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SONAL MALAGE

Bengaluru

Summary

Professional Summary:

  • Expertise in managing the software testing lifecycle involving requirement analysis, defect tracking, debugging, project sizing, status reporting, maintenance, and documentation.
  • Gained exposure in developing, maintaining, testing, and releasing solutions, possess capabilities in delivery management focusing on maximizing customer satisfaction, process compliance, and software quality.
  • Developed and executed manual and automated tests on different platforms using Python, Pytest, and the Selenium library.
  • Led data-driven testing to validate the components displayed on the website using Selenium.
  • Proficient in creating and implementing automation strategies to enhance testing efficiency, reduce manual effort, and increase overall test coverage.
  • Oversaw test planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and timely delivery of high-quality software releases.
  • Conducted code reviews, provided technical guidance, and mentored team members to enhance their automation skills.
  • Skilled in developing Keyword-Driven, Data Driven, TDD, Behavior-Driven, and Hybrid Frameworks using Selenium WebDriver and Python.
  • Experienced in different types of testing such as Functional, Regression, Integration, Performance, and end-to-end Testing.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior QA Lead

Persistent Systems
Bengaluru
09.2022 - Current
  • Expanded test coverage by automating more features with API testing using Pydantic Library which improvised maintenance of semantic JSON formats Requests
  • Expanded New framework based on POM designing approach for UI automation
  • Involved in Peer PR reviews and adding features at framework level for better coverage of more functionalities of UI test case scenarios


Senior QA Engineer

Sintecmedia Bengaluru Limited
Bengaluru
10.2016 - 08.2022
  • Developed and maintained robust automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Pytest, and other relevant tools to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency.
  • Defined automation strategies, best practices, and coding standards to ensure consistent and efficient automation across projects.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify test automation opportunities and drive the adoption of automation tools and frameworks.
  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
  • Oversaw test planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and timely delivery of high-quality software releases.
  • Conducted code reviews, provided technical guidance, and mentored team members to enhance their automation skills.
  • Led the automation efforts for multiple projects, coordinating with development teams to ensure seamless integration of automation tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Conducted test case reviews, identified gaps in test coverage, and implemented strategies to address them.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define test objectives, prioritize test cases, and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for automation testing.
  • Managed defect tracking and resolution, working closely with the development team to ensure timely bug fixes.

Software Engineer

Tech Mahindra Limited
Bangalore
07.2012 - 09.2016
  • Functioned for 4 years with Tech Mahindra as QA for Broadband connection and have customer facing experience at Onsite location-
  • UK and Budapest
  • Steered regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to the development team
  • Inscribed and enhanced test cases to maximize the success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches
  • Database

Education

PG Diploma - Data Science

IMS Pro School

B.E - Computer Science And Engineering

HIT

12th - undefined

PSS School

Skills

Automation Testing

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Timeline

Senior QA Lead - Persistent Systems
09.2022 - Current
Senior QA Engineer - Sintecmedia Bengaluru Limited
10.2016 - 08.2022
Software Engineer - Tech Mahindra Limited
07.2012 - 09.2016
IMS Pro School - PG Diploma, Data Science
HIT - B.E, Computer Science And Engineering
PSS School - 12th,
SONAL MALAGE