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Sowmyashri

Sowmyashri

QA Lead and Product Owner
Bengaluru

Summary

I am seeking a role as a QA Lead Or Product Owner (PO) to apply my extensive QA leadership and agile project management skills to drive high-impact solutions and foster team collaboration.

An experienced IT professional with 13 years in the industry, currently serving as a QA Lead at Mercedes-Benz R&D India Pvt ltd. I have successfully led QA teams to validate data flows and processes across interfaces, ensuring top-notch quality assurance. With expertise as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developer, I excel in delivering results for complex projects. Known for strong domain knowledge, leadership skills, and a collaborative approach to achieving strategic goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

QA Lead

Mercedes-Benz R&D India Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - Current
  • Joined MBRDI in December 2022 as a QA Lead to lead comprehensive QA processes
  • Successfully led and mentored a cross-functional QA team for the SUMSE2E project
  • Acted as both Scrum Master and Product Owner, facilitating agile delivery, backlog prioritization, and alignment with stakeholders
  • Proficient in Agile and SAFe Methodologies: Experienced in implementing Agile principles and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) practices to streamline workflows, enhance team collaboration, and deliver high-quality solutions within defined timelines
  • Extensive experience in developing and executing robust test strategies, plans, and defect management protocols
  • Proficient in end-to-end testing with expertise in API and UI automation using Selenium and Java
  • Continuously enhanced product quality through innovative testing methods and process improvements
  • Played a key role in promoting SAFE Agile methodologies and boosting team efficiency
  • Skilled in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and delivering value-focused product increments in the role of a Product Owner

QA Lead

Intelizign Engineering Services
09.2011 - 11.2022

Performed various roles from Graduate trainee to QA manager and supported organization in executing different projects and managing team members. Managed all client issues in effective manner which resulted in more lucrative project opportunities and better business relationships. Created and maintained Test Automation framework with Selenium using Java.

Education

Batchelor of Engineering - Information Science

Ballari Institute of Technology & Management
Bellary, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Test strategy development

Keyhighlights

Experienced IT professional skilled in Agile and SAFe methodologies, with a strong background in Quality assurance and project management.

  • Scrum Master & Product Owner Roles: Effectively facilitated agile delivery, backlog prioritization, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Agile and SAFe Expertise: Proficient in implementing Agile principles and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices to optimize workflows, enhance collaboration, and deliver high-quality solutions on time.
  • Quality Assurance Leadership: Extensive experience in designing and executing test strategies, plans, and defect management protocols. Skilled in end-to-end testing using API and UI automation. Delivered consistent quality improvements for projects like 3C4S, WESP, and SBMDMP.
  • Project Management Excellence: Promoted SAFe Agile methodologies to enhance team efficiency and ensure value-focused delivery. Adept in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and delivering impactful product increments as a Product Owner and QA Lead.

Dedicated to driving innovation, improving processes, and achieving excellence in all aspects of project delivery and quality assurance.

Previous Experience

PLM Domain Expertise, Over a decade of hands-on experience with 3DEXPERIENCE and Teamcenter PLM solutions., Expertise in QA processes and Admin Support, ensuring efficient workflows and system reliability.

Software

Selenium with JAVA

3D EXPERIENCE

API Testing

Timeline

QA Lead

Mercedes-Benz R&D India Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - Current

QA Lead

Intelizign Engineering Services
09.2011 - 11.2022

Batchelor of Engineering - Information Science

Ballari Institute of Technology & Management
04.2001 -
Sowmyashri QA Lead and Product Owner