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Sonali Dalvi

Software Engineer
Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic Software Test Lead with experience writing test scripts, debugging and implementing automation tests to help applications run smoothly. Collaborates with software team in continuous build and deployment process. Excels at learning new software tools and best practices in software quality assurance. Creative software quality analyst with 8+ years tracking down flaws via rigorous automated and manual diagnostic protocols. Designs novel and experimental approaches to eliminate all weakness from products by proactively uncovering flaws. Adept at employing diverse methods, including focus groups to optimally assess and improve software and hardware solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Test Lead

Accenture
Mumbai
01.2021 - Current
  • Take responsibility for the Release and drop rollouts from the test side
  • RCA of Production issues and undertake improvement initiatives
  • Test representative for story refinements, sprint retrospectives, scrum meetings and sprint reviews
  • Automation framework improvisation and API Automation of the services using Robot Framework , Python
  • FAPI and Functional Conformance testing
  • Researched and selected automation tools, prioritizing cost-effective solutions to shorten diagnostic workflows.
  • Integrated test automation into layers of application stacks to improve product quality.
  • Documented diagnostic findings in reports to inform stakeholders of product performance.
  • Implemented end-to-end automation for FAPI diagnostics, reducing test costs by 90%.
  • Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
  • Monitored emerging test automation frameworks, technologies and best practices for useful developments.
  • Connected with quality assurance, developers and project managers to assess scope and sequence of project.
  • Maintained authoritative knowledge of multiple software testing tools.
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
  • Validated production deployment changes, providing reports on discovered issues to manager.
  • Participated in test automation code review meetings and provided input on colleagues' coding efforts.

Senior QA Engineer

Ness Technologies
Mumbai
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • Integrated diagnostic automation to accelerate and sharpen post-production testing.
  • Expanded risk management measures through spot-checking and increased randomization of inspections.
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
  • Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions.
  • Built strong rapport with team members, management and clients to facilitate efficiency and productivity.
  • Developed traceability documentation to aid in investigating faults and defects.
  • Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.

Senior Quality Analysis Engineer

Arnold Consultancy
Mumbai
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Worked with Arnold Consultancy for their client Ness Technologies. Was on Arnold Consultancy payroll for 4 months till I got completely moved to Ness Technologies as a permanent employee on their payroll.
  • Developed test scripts for automation of the redundant scenarios in the project using Selenium WebDriver and Java.
  • Performed end to end manual testing for the project
  • Involved in design and development of keyword-driven automation framework using Selenium Webdriver for handling the execution of test requirements of a Publishing portal.
  • Planning and performing Regression testing.

Solutions Tester

Bitwise
Pune
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • Developed test scripts for automation of the redundant scenarios in the project using,Selenium WebDriver -Java
  • Involved in design and development of keyword-driven automation framework using Selenium Webdriver for handling the execution of test requirements of a Publishing portal
  • Analysis of test requirements and automation feasibility.
  • Automate new features for reducing time and cost.
  • Developed comprehensive testing plans that included resource requirements, schedule assumptions and scope based on inputs provided by Development Test Management including collaboration and coordination of test plan across multiple teams
  • Conducted API Testing, User Acceptance Testing and Regression testing

Senior System Executive

Eternus Solutions
Pune
04.2014 - 08.2016
  • Worked in development of various module for the online learning project using GoLang
  • Conducted Software testing process through all phases of application development. Ensured that information systems, products and services meet or exceed organization/industry quality standards and end user requirements
  • Managed offshore team resources for ensuring timely project completion, developed quality standards through participating in the initial software development stages, validated and enhance the existing QA plan and strategy
  • Worked for a brief period on UI development using JavaScripting and Ajax
  • Prepared, designed and led Test plan and Test Strategy for the entire project
  • Learning Automation tools like Selenium
  • Received an appreciation email from the clients for outstanding performance on crucial projects.

Intern

Symantec
Pune
06.2012 - 12.2012
  • Built and file crawler to parse large files to locate special URLs and add them to the database
  • The system was automated using Python and allows users to obtain data for any specified number of days due to its generic code
  • Run the script on daily basis and reported the same to the team
  • Learnt Python Scripting
  • Learnt writing of SQL Triggers
  • Learnt and participated in Scrum ceremonies
  • Assisted fellow team members with their daily tasks related to coding

Education

Masters - Computer Applications

Pune University Computer Science Department
Pune,India
06.2010 - 06.2013

Bachelors - Computer Science

Indira College , Pune Unviversity
Pune,India
06.2007 - 05.2010

Higher Secondary - Science

Maharashtra State Board
Pune,India
06.2005 - 10.2006

Skills

Automation scripting

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Certification

1. Completed ISTQB (Test Manager) Certification Course in 2020 from ISTQB India.

Interests

Cooking

Travelling

Yoga

Dancing

Reading

Timeline

Test Lead

Accenture
01.2021 - Current

Senior QA Engineer

Ness Technologies
02.2018 - 12.2020

Senior Quality Analysis Engineer

Arnold Consultancy
10.2017 - 02.2018

Solutions Tester

Bitwise
09.2016 - 04.2017

Senior System Executive

Eternus Solutions
04.2014 - 08.2016

Intern

Symantec
06.2012 - 12.2012

Masters - Computer Applications

Pune University Computer Science Department
06.2010 - 06.2013

Bachelors - Computer Science

Indira College , Pune Unviversity
06.2007 - 05.2010

Higher Secondary - Science

Maharashtra State Board
06.2005 - 10.2006

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