Sushant Padalkar
Bhandup(West)
Summary
- Experienced Software Quality Analyst with over 9 years in Banking and Financial Services. Specializes in quality assurance for payment systems, particularly in Internet and Mobile Banking. Demonstrated ability to convert business requirements into detailed test cases while working closely with development teams. Excellent analytical skills and a proven track record of managing multiple projects effectively.
- Worked on Internet and Mobile banking project
- Worked on Finacle Core Banking Application- CASA Liabilities
- Worked on Risk and Compliance
- Worked on Finacle Version upgrade project
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Lead
Qualitykiosk Technologies Private LTD
MUMBAI
02.2026 - Current
- Worked on Bank of Philipinnes (BPI) Onsite.
- Led test planning and execution for Retail Internet Banking and Mobile banking Application
- Coordinated defect management and resolution with development teams.
- Led test planning and execution for software applications.
- Mentored junior testers on testing methodologies and best practices.
- Reviewed test cases for completeness and accuracy before execution.
- Collaborated with management to establish testing plans develop improvement strategies.
- Assigned test jobs to team members and evaluated performance.
- Created detailed reports outlining results from testing activities and presented findings to stakeholders.
- Performed regression testing after each iteration of code changes to verify functionality is still intact.
- Tracked software bugs and detailed information regarding findings and resolution techniques in documentation.
- Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
Test Lead
Quality Kiosk Technologies Private LTD
Navi Mumbai
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed test strategy covering objectives, scope, and required resources for software testing.
- Created test plan defining objectives, schedule, deliverables, and environment for structured testing activities.
- Executed test cases according to plan, tracked progress, and resolved issues promptly.
- Reviewed test artifacts for quality and alignment with strategy and plan requirements.
- Managed team through task assignments, priority setting, and performance monitoring to improve productivity.
- Compiled test reports summarizing defects and overall software quality.
- Tracked defects in issue management system and worked with developers on timely resolution.
- Completed KYC remediation for overseas client RAK Bank in line with regulations.
Senior Test Engineer
AQM Technologies PVT LTD
Mumbai
03.2018 - 12.2024
- Executed manual, functional, API, and database testing for Finacle CBS software.
- Developed comprehensive test plans for software applications across multiple platforms.
- Executed functional and regression testing to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Conducted root cause analysis on identified issues to enhance product performance.
- Mentored junior engineers in testing methodologies and best practices.
- Analyzed production issues post version upgrade 10.02.25, simulating in UAT and sharing logs with development team.
- Conducted comprehensive testing of Locker, CASH Transaction, TD, DD, and SI modules during version upgrades.
- Collaborated with business analysts and developers to gather functional and technical requirements.
- Developed detailed test plans based on project specifications, ensuring full coverage of functionalities.
- Defined testing strategies, test scope, and resource needs for various projects.
- Participated in process improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed defect tracking and coordinated with clients and third-party vendors for seamless communication.
- Reviewed technical specifications to create accurate test cases and documentation.
- Provided technical guidance to junior testers by reviewing their work and providing feedback as necessary.
- Evaluated existing test suites regularly and made necessary modifications or additions when needed.
- Conducted reviews of test cases with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Software Quality Analyst / Software Test Engineer
White DigiSourcing PVT LTD
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Validated new functionality in user acceptance testing for customers and business users at Axis Bank.
- Ensured comprehensive testing by transforming business and system requirements into test scenarios.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to manage requirements, change requests, and deliverables.
- Set up and executed test cases while documenting defects and conducting reviews.
- Simulated production issues in UAT to enhance software reliability.
- Partnered with developers and analysts to streamline communication and project execution.
- Created admin test data using Finacle for precise data manipulation.
- Performed end-to-end testing, verifying net banking transactions through Finacle.
Software QA Tester
DataTech Solutions
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Collected and managed requirements to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Reviewed wireframes for design accuracy and usability.
- Developed test cases based on gathered requirements to validate functionality.
- Set up test data and executed test cases to assess system performance.
- Documented defects and conducted reviews to facilitate resolution processes.
Education
MCA - Information Technology
Mumbai University
08-2014
BCA - Pune
Pune University
Pune08-2011
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Database querying (SQL)
- Test planning and execution
- Defect reporting
- Estimation and metrics
- Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Agile and waterfall methodologies
- E-commerce platforms
- Internet banking solutions
- Mobile applications
Certification
- International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Foundation level certification
Timeline
Test Lead
Qualitykiosk Technologies Private LTD
02.2026 - Current
Test Lead
Quality Kiosk Technologies Private LTD
12.2024 - 10.2025
Senior Test Engineer
AQM Technologies PVT LTD
03.2018 - 12.2024
Software Quality Analyst / Software Test Engineer
White DigiSourcing PVT LTD
01.2017 - 03.2018
Software QA Tester
DataTech Solutions
06.2014 - 12.2016
MCA - Information Technology
Mumbai University
BCA - Pune
Pune University