SOUMYA PRAKASH DAS
Mechanicsburg,Pennsylvania
Summary
- Results-driven, Quality Assurance Professional with over 15 years of experience in software testing.
- Excel in driving projects through the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process by leading and improving the entire quality function in enterprise environments.
- Laser-focused on exceeding customer expectations and satisfaction.
- Demonstrate proficiency in software quality engineering best practices including Manual testing, Automaton testing, and test management.
- Ability to operate within short release cycles.
- Design and author tools, frameworks, and testing infrastructure to facilitate testing across teams.
- Implement testing processes and help define best practices while providing high-quality and scalable solutions.
- Influence setting the right expectations for quality deliverables and build expert knowledge on testing and test automation.
- Efficient in handling test deliverables, defect-tracking, and management during the software development cycle.
- Proficient in reporting test results, and a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process
- Demonstrate strong leadership and coordination skills while managing local and overseas quality engineering teams.
- Outstanding verbal and written communications skills with the ability to influence outcomes beyond direct areas of ownership.
- Problem-solving skills with proven ability to turn findings into executable plans.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager/Technical Leader
Customer : USBank (Wipro Technology)
Mechanicsburg, PA
07.2021 - Current
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient, and successful manual and automation test cases for a team of 20.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
- Track, prioritize, and organize defects with Application, working with the development team to facilitate timely corrections.
- Through API automation Saved 320 Manhours in 3months
Quality Assurance Manager
Customer : Penndot (Sigma LLC)
Mechanicsburg, PA
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Build and lead QA activities including Test Strategy, Test Execution Status Reports, and Defect Reports
- Work closely with internal and customer teams to understand business requirements coordinate testing activities
- Lead test team in translating business requirements to test cases and test scripts
- Manage Team of 10 QA Analysts through all Phases of Testing - (Functional, System, Integration, and User Acceptance) on a project and Own Defect triage call
- Document and communicate QA-related risks to Project Management.
Quality AssuranceManager
Customer : JPMorgan Chase (Accenture LLC)
Manhattan, NY
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Develop overall application testing strategy and test schedules for new projects and software releases
- Provide QA estimation and participate in Sprint planning
- Reduced 30% regression test cycle time by automating regression regression testcase
- Oversee and report on the development, execution, and results, root cause analysis
- Own defect management, process improvement in test capability and capacity
- Monitor Incident Management and share metrics with the leadership team
- Lead UAT and Production testing
Quality Assurance Lead
Customer :The Hartford (Accenture LLC)
Hartford, CT
02.2013 - 03.2017
- Develop and own QA strategy, methodology, discipline, and framework in an Agile environment
- Discover and innovate with senior leadership, business partners, and stakeholders to understand quality business goals and devise solutions to improve processes and programs
- Estimate Manual and Automation testing efforts adherence to SCRUM practice
- Drive defect Triage and improve the QA team in areas of Manual and Automated testing
- Monitor and report Quality metrics, deep dive and identify trends/root causes.
- Implement continuous Integration though Jenkins for unit testing and Regression
- By implementing right testing strategies, reduced regression timelines from 8 days to 3 days.
- Responsible for developing automation strategy for QA and assist other team members through mentorship, tutorials and identifying process gaps.
Sr Quality Assurance Lead
Customer : Travelers (Accenture LLC)
Hunt Valley, MD
07.2010 - 01.2013
- Define the QA strategy for overall testing in an agile development environment
- Work with QA Team for deliverables, identifying key focus areas, critical milestones, and risks
- Coordinate with development team, demonstrate user stories to the Product Owner and other stakeholders
- Implement the testing process, best practices and discuss with CxOs regarding risks and contingency.
Sr Quality Assurance Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services LTD
Mumbai, Maharashtra (India)
11.2006 - 06.2010
- Write test plan, Testcase, participate Defect Triage and execute manually for all phases of testing
- Track of open defects, coordinate with cross teams for data and report status to QA Manager and other stakeholders.
Education
MBA -
Kelley School of Business
Bachelor of Engineering -
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
09.2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Team Building & Leadership
- Decision Making
- Quality Assurance
- Agile & Scrum Methodology
- Test Management
- Automation
Accomplishments
- CERTIFICATIONS:TILV3, Scrum Master (CSM)
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager/Technical Leader
Customer : USBank (Wipro Technology)
07.2021 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
Customer : Penndot (Sigma LLC)
06.2020 - 07.2021
Quality AssuranceManager
Customer : JPMorgan Chase (Accenture LLC)
04.2017 - 11.2019
Quality Assurance Lead
Customer :The Hartford (Accenture LLC)
02.2013 - 03.2017
Sr Quality Assurance Lead
Customer : Travelers (Accenture LLC)
07.2010 - 01.2013
Sr Quality Assurance Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services LTD
11.2006 - 06.2010
MBA -
Kelley School of Business
Bachelor of Engineering -
Biju Patnaik University of Technology