Tathagata Dhar
Functional QA Lead
Kolkata
Summary
A result-oriented professional with 10 years of experience in Software Quality & Software Testing. Forward-focused QA Specialist: leveraged skills in end-to-end project planning and implementation from scope management, to activity sequencing, effort & cost estimation, risk analysis to quality management in line with companies guidelines and norms. Performed Functional, System, Integration, Regression, Performance and End-to-End Testing while working on several projects like Apple, Telenor, Veritas, Ford and others. Skilled in incorporating industry best practices, techniques and methodologies into existing testing processes for effective bug fixing & resolution of issues. Expertise in managing complex technology projects based on Agile / Scrum & Waterfall Methodology for Web, Client Server applications, Mobile Applications testing. Managed several projects like Application Testing & Accessibility Testing – Ford, Application Testing & Accessibility Testing – Veritas Account, Web Services Testing, API Testing, Functional - Telenor Kolkata and more. Managed STLC entailing scripting, analyzing & implementing test plan, test cases, test processes, defect reporting, bug tracking and report generation of different applications / products. Experience in preparing Functional Specification document (FSD) after communication with customer. Experience in communicating with end user during User Acceptance testing (UAT) and experience in Testing of Web, Client Server applications, Mobile Applications. Prepared test cases and test data as the requirements along with preparing test estimation, test designing, test review and test execution. Experience in Functional & Regression Testing, Data preparation, UAT support to the end users & tools like Quality Center, JIRA & Postman.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Functional QA Lead
Unique System Skills
05.2022 - Current
- Standardized bug reporting methods for better communication between QA and development teams.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth and enhancing team performance.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Streamlined QA processes for improved efficiency, reducing project completion time.
Test Lead
Ford
03.2021
- Working from the initial phase while working on the basic setup activities and participating in trainings and going through the demo videos and guide the new joinees; writing test cases covering all functionality of the application
Senior Project Engineer
Wipro Technologies
10.2011
- Monitoring quality throughout the development of software by building and testing routing protocols and managing teams of QA Engineers
Test Lead
Veritas account
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked on JIRA tool, Agile lifecycle, user story creation while coordinated with Business and Scrum teams
Test Engineer
Telenor Kolkata
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Developed & supported the API Gateway related Functions of 4 BUs (TNM, GP, DIGI & DTAC) and ad-hoc activities
Test Engineer
Apple
- 03.2019
- Developed the Apple Online store of Apple Inc
- Where all of Apple's product lines are carried as well as select brands of accessories for its products
- The features are identified, prioritized for the year and implemented release wise
- It covers 3 major regions AMR, EMEIA, and APAC
- Apple Online Store covers 41 countries across regions
Test Engineer & Business Analyst
DAIMLER SOPO
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Prepared test scenarios and test cases after going through the functional requirement and worked on Agile methodology
Test Engineer
American Bureau of Shipping
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Worked simultaneously in ETQ QMX Replacement Project & Next Generation Rules Manager (NGRM) of ABS
- Both are quality management system software projects used with a view to replace the existing application; worked in the Document Control and CAPA module of the ETQ application
Test Engineer
Ericsson
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Worked as a Test Engineer in Ericsson AUP-RP project in Hyderabad
- Worked in the CSPRM team and performed node configuration for STP testing and skills in CS 7 signaling, AXE switching
Test Engineer
Nokia Siemens Network
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Worked as a Test Engineer in Nokia Siemens Network (NSN OSS) system level verification project (SLV) in Hyderabad
- Gained knowledge on telecom fundamentals and network elements
- In this project, I learnt about integration and testing of different modules of each and every network element such as BSC, MSC, HLR, CDS, MGW, OMGW, RNC Learnt about the FCAPS management system, i.e
- Fault Management, Performance Management, Configuration Management, Hardware and Software Management
- Wrote test cases and did test execution and fault finding
Education
PGDM - Human Resource Management (HRM)
Institute of Business Management and Research (IBMR)
M.Tech. - Microelectronics & VLSI Design
WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Kolkata, India08.2011
B.Tech. - Electronics and Communication Engineering
WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Kolkata, India04.2008
Skills
SDLC / STLC
Test Process Consultation
Testing Solutions Designing
Integration, Functional, Regression Testing
Received appreciation from the client (Veritas) for project completion in 2020
Led daily testing activities for offshore test teams; provided project leadership and mentoring for the resources assigned through all testing phases to production
Successfully reduced the defects by 70% by analyzing & resolving the same
Technical expertise in managing STLC Entailing Scripting, Analyzing & Implementing Test Scripts, Test Cases, Test Processes, Defect Reporting, Bug Tracking and report generation of different
Recognized as one of the first 100 employees in Wipro who cleared Corporate Compliance exams such as LEAN and AGILE
Recipient accolades and citations from Customer as well as senior management on numerous occasions
Analytical
Communication
Positive Attitude
Multitasking
Problem Solving
Collaborator
Team Player
ISTQB
ATLASSIAN JIRA WITH AGILE
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/24/86
Languages
English
Bengali
Hindi
Projects
Ford, Application Testing & Accessibility Testing, Test Lead, Mar'21, Working from the initial phase while working on the basic setup activities and participating in trainings and going through the demo videos and guide the new joinees; writing test cases covering all functionality of the application. Providing daily status updates to my supervisor; conducting training sessions for the new joiners in the project Veritas account, Application Testing & Accessibility Testing, Test Lead, Jan'20 - Feb'21, Worked on JIRA tool, Agile lifecycle, user story creation while coordinated with Business and Scrum teams. Communicated test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management; supported and identified continuous improvements within testing processes Telenor Kolkata, Web Services Testing, API Testing, Functional, Test Engineer, Apr'19 - Nov'19, Developed & supported the API Gateway related Functions of 4 BUs (TNM, GP, DIGI & DTAC) and ad-hoc activities. Executed the System cases according to the Requirement document on all 4 BUs (TNM, GP, DIGI & DTAC); ensured the Defect Fix and Retest and Close the Defect Apple, AOS (Apple Online Store), Test Engineer, Sep'17 - Mar'19, Developed the Apple Online store of Apple Inc. where all of Apple's product lines are carried as well as select brands of accessories for its products. The features are identified, prioritized for the year and implemented release wise. It covers 3 major regions AMR, EMEIA, and APAC. Apple Online Store covers 41 countries across regions. Administered the system enables the customers to order Apple products online and products will be shipped directly to their address specified by the customers. This project starts with requirements gathering, application design, application development, testing, implementation and implementation support. The system is using agile in the development and Quality Assurance. Apple Online Store is the web application, which provides the facility for browsing and purchasing the Apple products like Mac, iPad, iPhone, Watch, iPod along with third party products to the customers. IT is divided into 4 sections of web pages: 1. merchandising (pre-Bag), 2. Bag, 3. Checkout, 4.OLSS (Online Self Service). Managed Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Ad Hoc Testing, Mobile Application testing on Android and iOS which includes both physical device as well as simulator in P1 and P2 region DAIMLER SOPO, DAIMLER SOPO, Test Engineer & Business Analyst, Jan'17 - Jun'17, Prepared test scenarios and test cases after going through the functional requirement and worked on Agile methodology. Developed document, mapped the test cases to different scenarios, executed of test cases and fault finding, logging defects, rechecking the defects after bug fix and updating test cases and testing in different cycles; smoke, sanity, regression
Certification
ISTQB
Timeline
Functional QA Lead
Unique System Skills
05.2022 - Current
Test Lead
Ford
03.2021
Test Lead
Veritas account
01.2020 - 02.2021
Test Engineer
Telenor Kolkata
04.2019 - 11.2019
Test Engineer & Business Analyst
DAIMLER SOPO
01.2017 - 06.2017
Test Engineer
American Bureau of Shipping
07.2014 - 12.2016
Test Engineer
Ericsson
03.2014 - 07.2014
Test Engineer
Nokia Siemens Network
08.2012 - 03.2014
Senior Project Engineer
Wipro Technologies
10.2011
Test Engineer
Apple
- 03.2019
PGDM - Human Resource Management (HRM)
Institute of Business Management and Research (IBMR)
M.Tech. - Microelectronics & VLSI Design
WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
B.Tech. - Electronics and Communication Engineering
WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY