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Amritha Ashok

Summary

Dynamic quality assurance leader with over 11 years of experience driving excellence in the US healthcare sector, specializing in software development and QA. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, implementing Agile practices, and delivering CMS-compliant platforms such as Enhanced Direct Enrollment (EDE). Proficient in test planning, API testing, and defect management using industry-standard tools like JIRA and Redmine, while maintaining strong stakeholder communication. Renowned for mentoring team members, enhancing QA maturity, and consistently delivering high-quality releases in fast-paced SaaS environments. Prepared to leverage these skills in a QA Manager role to elevate product quality and optimize testing strategies.

Work History

Lead Software Engineer

Speridian Technologies
2022 - 2025
  • Led a 14-member cross-functional team (9 QA, 5 developers) to deliver complex US healthcare projects on time and within scope, achieving 100% adherence to release deadlines and maintaining minimal post release defects.
  • Directed modernization of healthcare enrollment workflows by implementing API integrations, reducing manual effort and improving overall efficiency.
  • Oversaw end-to-end QA activities including strategy, planning, execution, and regression for a multi-module US health insurance platform, ensuring 95% test coverage across critical workflows.
  • Collaborated with developers, product owners, and business analysts to remove technical blockers.
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and mentored new QA and development team members, cutting onboarding time and boosting overall team productivity.

Associate Lead Software Engineer

Speridian Technologies
2019 - 2022
  • Developed and maintained multiple C# .NET MVC modules, delivering high-quality features on time for US healthcare applications.
  • Identified, debugged, and resolved complex production issues, ensuring minimal disruption to end-users.
  • Managed release cycles for multiple modules, coordinating deployments, regression testing, and post-release support to ensure smooth rollouts.
  • Collaborated with QA, product, and business teams to prioritize and resolve defects, improving overall application stability and performance.
  • Mentored junior developers in coding standards, design patterns, and best practices, accelerating onboarding and enhancing team productivity.
  • Contributed to process improvements, including code review practices, release documentation, and bug-tracking workflows, boosting development efficiency.
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives), fostering collaboration and timely delivery of sprint commitments.

Senior Software Engineer

Speridian Technologies
2017 - 2019
  • Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.

Software Developer

Speridian Technologies
2015 - 2017
  • Contributed fully to design assessments, code reviews and brainstorming sessions.
  • Enhanced application features, worked on CR's, coordinated releases, and collaborated with QA and business teams.

Associate Trainee Engineer

Speridian Technologies
2014 - 2015
  • Assisted in developing and testing software modules, ensuring basic functionality and quality.
  • Supported the team in debugging issues and fixing minor defects, learned new technologies and contributed to small project improvements.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering

LBS Institute of Technology For Women
Thiruvananthapuram

CBSE

Area Central School
Thiruvananthapuram

Skills

    Quality Assurance & Testing

  • Manual testing, API testing (Postman, REST Client)
  • Defect management (JIRA, Redmine)
  • Test strategy, planning & execution
  • Agile QA practices, regression testing
  • Functional, integration, and UAT testing

    • Tools & Technologies

  • Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Selenium IDE (basic)
  • Git, TFS
  • C#, NET (MVCI), JavaScript, AngularJS (basic)
  • SQL Server
  • Microsoft Teams, SharePoint

    • Leadership & Management

  • Team mentoring & development
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Sprint facilitation & Agile ceremonies
  • Stakeholder communication & collaboration

    • Domain Expertise

  • US healthcare industry
  • Regulatory-compliant healthcare enrollment platforms
  • Marketplace enrollment workflow optimization

Timeline

Lead Software Engineer

Speridian Technologies
2022 - 2025

Associate Lead Software Engineer

Speridian Technologies
2019 - 2022

Senior Software Engineer

Speridian Technologies
2017 - 2019

Software Developer

Speridian Technologies
2015 - 2017

Associate Trainee Engineer

Speridian Technologies
2014 - 2015

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering

LBS Institute of Technology For Women

CBSE

Area Central School

Awards

Most Valuable Player Award in 2023
Shining star Award in 2020
Spot Award in 2016 and 2018

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