Quality Engineering and Software Testing Professional with over 8 years of experience in Manual and Cloud Testing, Test Leadership, and QA Strategy.
Expertise in functional, regression, integration, UAT, and system testing, with proficiency in Agile/Scrum, SDLC, and STLC methodologies.
Demonstrated leadership as a Test Lead for teams of up to 10 engineers, enhancing QA strategy and stakeholder communication.
Achievements include a 25% increase in test coverage and significant reductions in defect leakage, with ongoing education in AWS and DevOps to advance cloud testing capabilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer Consultant
Enact Systems
Bengaluru
06.2024 - Current
Executed end-to-end functional, regression, UI/UX, and cross-browser testing for Enact web application focusing on solar design and sales proposal modules.
Increased test coverage by 25% through designing, maintaining, and executing customer-focused test cases.
Validated solar panel placement and shading analysis using high-resolution satellite imagery to minimize production errors.
Verified calculations for system size, energy generation, storage integration, and financial summaries including sales price breakdowns.
Collaborated with product owners and developers to clarify requirements and address issues promptly to minimize defect leakage.
Participated in release readiness assessments and sprint planning to ensure quality deployments and successful UAT sign-off.
Project Resourcing Coordinator
Cyient
Pune
12.2023 - 06.2024
Mapped job descriptions to qualified resources, reducing hiring turnaround time by 20%.
Coordinated candidate screening and interview scheduling with technical stakeholders, enhancing recruitment cycle efficiency.
Maintained project documentation and compliance reports, ensuring adherence to organizational standards.
Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to enhance cost-effectiveness of project resourcing.
Sr. Test Lead (Consultant)
Capgemini
Pune
02.2021 - 11.2023
Led QA team of 8–10 engineers, overseeing test planning and effort estimation in Agile sprints.
Streamlined test strategy that includes test approach, environment setup, test data, testing tools, and release control.
Developed comprehensive test plans and requirement traceability matrices to ensure regulatory compliance.
Executed system, installation, and integration testing for complex surgical robotics software.
Managed defect lifecycle through JIRA, minimising production defect leakage and ensuring timely closure.
Delivered QA metrics and dashboards to stakeholders, earning multiple client awards for delivery excellence.
Sr. Verification Engineer
Broadllyne Infoservices Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
09.2016 - 01.2021
Designed and executed test cases for functional, regression, and database testing across University Management and Learning Management Systems.
Improved defect detection rate by leveraging SQL queries (DBeaver) and Postman for REST API validation.
Coordinated defect lifecycle within Agile sprints, ensuring faster resolution and minimizing production issues.
Created RTMs, defect dashboards, and compliance reports aligning test coverage with evolving business requirements.
Ramp Operations Supervisor
Jet Airways
Mumbai
12.2012 - 08.2016
Handling all terminal operations, i.e., check-in counter, boarding gate, gate closure, and coordinating with other departments.
Supervised a team of 40 staff members to deliver on-time ramp services in high-pressure environments.
Improved operational efficiency by implementing process enhancements, reducing aircraft delays.
Maintained strict compliance with safety protocols and aviation standards while mentoring ground staff.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology - IT
Mumbai University
Mumbai
Skills
Manual and functional testing
Regression and UAT
System and integration testing
Cloud and mobile testing
Test strategy and design
Test execution and traceability
Test environment setup
Test data validation
QA documentation and defect tracking
Root cause analysis and reporting
Defect metrics and closure
Agile and Scrum methodologies
SDLC and STLC processes
QA process improvement strategies
Risk mitigation techniques
Requirements analysis and management
JIRA and Bugzilla proficiency
Postman for API testing
Cockpit and Windchill
SQL and DBeaver skills
Rufus for imaging tasks
Client communication skills
Stakeholder management expertise
Team mentoring capabilities
Resource allocation strategies
QA estimation techniques
AWS cloud services knowledge
DevOps practices (exploring)
Certification
ISTQB Foundation Level certified
AWS and DevOps (pursuing – expected Dec 2025)
Introduction to generative AI – focused on LLMs, prompt engineering, and use cases
Accomplishments
Consistently received top performance ratings in yearly appraisals at Capgemini
Honored with the Outstanding Contribution Award and Certificate of Recognition from Capgemini leadership
Recipient of the Rising Star of the Month and XTRAMILE Award for exceptional delivery
Earned multiple client appreciations and product delivery awards for quality, timeliness, and collaboration