SHWETA MANAKUR
Associate Lead Quality Assurance Engineer
Bengaluru
Summary
Lead Quality Assurance professional with strong focus on ensuring software quality and reliability. Proven ability to identify and resolve issues through rigorous testing and analysis. Adept at fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing project needs. Skilled in test automation, defect tracking, and continuous improvement methodologies. Known for delivering consistent results and driving quality improvements in complex projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Lead Quality Assurance Engineer
Clarivate Analytics
04.2022 - Current
- Ensured 99%+ data accuracy by validating complex patent data pipelines, handling millions of records.
- Increased test coverage by designing and executing over 300 test cases per release.
- Improved data reliability through SQL-based validation of large-scale datasets.
- Enabled zero critical defect leakage by collaborating across cross-functional Agile teams.
- Delivered 100% sprint commitments through active participation in Agile ceremonies.
- Enhanced testing efficiency by supporting end-to-end validation in fast-paced, Agile environments.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Conduent Business Services India LLP
09.2017 - 04.2022
- Led a team of six QA engineers, ensuring 100% on-time delivery of testing milestones.
- Improved defect detection efficiency by implementing structured test case design and review practices.
- Reduced production defects by strengthening regression and integration test coverage.
- Streamlined defect tracking and resolution, improving turnaround time for critical issues.
- Played a key role in stabilizing releases through thorough end-to-end testing.
- Mentored junior team members, improving overall team productivity and quality standards.
Software Engineer – Test
SLK Software Pvt Ltd
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Executed over 400 functional and regression test cases, ensuring stable application releases.
- Identified 15+ high-severity defects per release cycle before production deployment.
- Increased test coverage by 20% through detailed test scenario design.
- Supported multiple releases with zero major post-production defects in key modules.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to reduce defect leakage by 25%.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
B.V.B College of Engineering & Technology
Hubli06-2012
Skills
SQL-based database validation
Functional testing expertise
Comprehensive system testing
Test case development
Quality assurance oversight
Agile project management
AWS data verification
Introductory Python scripting
Understanding of version control systems
Timeline
Associate Lead Quality Assurance Engineer
Clarivate Analytics
04.2022 - Current
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Conduent Business Services India LLP
09.2017 - 04.2022
Software Engineer – Test
SLK Software Pvt Ltd
09.2013 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
B.V.B College of Engineering & Technology
CURRENT LEARNING
- Test Automation
- Python
- Automation Framework Basics
- TypeScript / JavaScript (Learning)
KEY STRENGTHS
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Experience handling large-scale data validation projects
- Ability to mentor junior QA engineers