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Deepa Mani

Fort Mill,SC

Summary

Senior Quality Assurance Professional with over 16+ years of experience in managing end-to-end product lifecycles across Retail, Transportation, and Insurance domains. Expert in Requirement Gathering, Business Analysis, and Design, with strong skills in Manual and Automation Testing (Backend, REST API, Selenium WebDriver, UI, Linux Batch, Integration Testing).

Proficient in Agile methodologies and JIRA for Scrum practice, leading cross-functional teams to achieve business goals. Skilled in Stakeholder Management, project status updates, metrics tracking, and progress reporting. Strong background in Core Java, Object-Oriented Programming, SDLC, and Agile.

Highly analytical, excellent in communication and collaboration with Business and Project Teams for requirement and design clarity, test planning, and UAT coordination. Quick to adapt to new tools and technologies, thriving in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines. Key player in Product Management, driving product strategy and decision-making alongside senior leadership.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Software Quality Engineer

QVC
05.2022 - Current

Role: Senior Quality Assurance Professional

OMS Inventory Management

Responsibilities:

  • Oversaw the quality assurance process, including backend testing, REST API testing, and UI testing for inventory management systems.
  • Managed the entire product lifecycle from planning through to delivery, focusing on inventory optimization and accuracy.
  • Conducted requirement gathering and business analysis, working closely with business and project teams for design clarity and test planning.
  • Led cross-functional teams through Agile sprints using JIRA, ensuring timely and high-quality product delivery.
  • Coordinated UAT and provided support, identifying and resolving defects and failed test scripts to ensure robust, bug-free inventory solutions.

OMS Promotions Management

Responsibilities:

  • Led the quality assurance efforts, focusing on manual and automation testing for promotion-related features.
  • Managed the end-to-end product lifecycle, including planning, execution, and delivery of promotional tools.
  • Gathered and analyzed business requirements for promotions, ensuring clear communication with development and testing teams.
  • Utilized JIRA for Scrum practice, coordinating Agile sprints and tracking progress.
  • Ensured alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations, providing regular status updates and metrics tracking.



Sr Software QA Engineer

Cognizant Technology solutions
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Worked on the Adobe E-Sign integration project for the Document Automation System
  • Responsible for requirement analysis, test planning, coordination with business and Adobe team, defect triage meetings, coordination with upstream/downstream application owners, test design, knowledge transition, test automation using Selenium, debugging and root cause analysis, API testing using Postman, and UAT coordination till signoff.

Test Lead

Conduent Inc
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Worked on the Unified desktop - Automated Call Close project for the Transportation system
  • Responsible for interface test design and coordination with Q-Free team, business case test results review with agencies, requirement analysis, test planning, knowledge transition, test design, debugging and root cause analysis, HP ALM for defect tracking, and automation test design using Selenium.

Team Lead

Cognizant Technology solutions
07.2017 - 05.2019
  • Worked on the Unified desktop - Automated Call Close project for TIAA
  • Responsible for key roles including testing planning, effort estimation, test summary, processes implementation, daily status updates, defect management, assigning tasks, communication management, tracking progress, testing end to end business flow, automation using Selenium.

Product Lead for Order management system (Manhattan Product- DOM)

Cognizant Technology solutions
04.2011 - 06.2017

Order Management Program

Roles: Senior Quality Assurance Professional and Product Lead

Responsibilities:

  • Automation Testing: Developed and executed automation test scripts for various components of the order management system, ensuring efficient and thorough testing processes.
  • Web Service Testing: Conducted comprehensive web service testing to validate API integrations, ensuring reliable communication between different system components.
  • Integration Testing: Managed integration testing efforts to ensure seamless interaction between order management and other systems, including inventory management and fulfillment services.
  • Backend and Frontend Validations: Performed backend data validations and frontend UI testing to ensure data integrity and user experience consistency.
  • Requirement Analysis: Collaborated with business and project teams to gather and analyze requirements, providing clear and actionable insights for development and testing.
  • Test Planning: Developed detailed test plans and strategies, outlining testing scope, objectives, and methodologies for various projects.
  • Communication Management: Facilitated communication between stakeholders, project teams, and business units, ensuring alignment and clarity throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Progress Tracking: Utilized JIRA to track project progress, manage test cases, and coordinate Agile sprints, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of project milestones.
  • Operational Support: Provided ongoing support for order management operations, addressing issues and implementing improvements to enhance system performance.
  • Collaboration with Business and Project Teams: Worked closely with business analysts, developers, and project managers to ensure requirement and design clarity, test planning, and UAT coordination.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Conducted root cause analysis for defects and failed test scripts, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Stakeholder Management: Managed stakeholder expectations by providing regular status updates, metrics tracking, and progress reporting.

Offshore Test Lead/Team member

Blockbuster Inc.
11.2007 - 04.2011

Blockbuster SOA Transformation

Roles: Quality Assurance

Responsibilities:

  • Project Execution: Led the execution of System Integration Testing (SIT) scripts for projects related to Catalog ETL, Al la Carte (ALC), Ship by Weight, and Slot Optimization.
  • Result Verification: Verified test results to ensure the functionality and performance of the SOA transformation.
  • RTM and Test Summary Reports: Created Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and detailed test summary reports to document testing outcomes.
  • Status Calls and Communication: Regularly conducted status calls, providing updates and facilitating communication among stakeholders and team members.
  • Knowledge Transfer: Conducted knowledge transfer sessions, sharing expertise and insights with team members to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing project success.
  • UAT Preparation and Review: Prepared and reviewed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of business scenarios and alignment with project goals.
  • Team Training: Trained new team members, providing guidance and support to ensure their integration and productivity within the team.
  • Operational Support: Supported day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless end-to-end business flow and addressing any issues promptly.
  • End-to-End Business Flow: Ensured the integrity of the end-to-end business flow, from initial requirements to final implementation, maintaining high standards of quality and performance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering -

S.A.Engineering College
05.2007

M.A.Krishnaswamy Matriculation HSS
05.2003

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Core Java for test automation scripting
  • Database Management: Backend validation and database testing
  • Web Technologies: Integration with web-based applications and services
  • Batch Processes: Supporting and testing batch processes for end-to-end business flow
  • Service Integration: Real-time integration with external services (eg, USPS for shipping charges)
  • Collaboration: Effective cross-team collaboration and coordination
  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills for identifying and resolving issues
  • Documentation: Proficient in creating detailed test documentation, user guides, and reports
  • Training and Mentorship: Conducting knowledge transfer sessions and training new team members
  • Skilled in assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and leading teams to achieve project goals
  • Test Automation Frameworks
  • Product Testing
  • Project Management
  • Scrum Methodology

Workauthorization

H1B

Professionalrecognition

  • Phoenix award for outstanding performance from Cognizant-Retail Domain
  • The Incredible award for best team work in Cognizant – Direct Access Project
  • Certificate of Commendation for Best Performer in Cognizant – ALC Project
  • Spot award for the outstanding performance from Cognizant – Gift Card Redemption Project
  • Teamwork Award from Belk Inc – For Ecommerce Project (Gift Card Redemption & Supplier Direct Fulfillment projects)
  • Spot award for the outstanding performance from Cognizant – Supply chain
  • Gift Card reward from Belk for successful Gift card project delivery
  • Appreciations from Belk clients for all successful project deliveries
  • Bronze Award for the Distributed Order management system – Inbound Inventory

Timeline

Sr Software Quality Engineer

QVC
05.2022 - Current

Sr Software QA Engineer

Cognizant Technology solutions
09.2021 - 05.2022

Test Lead

Conduent Inc
09.2020 - 08.2021

Team Lead

Cognizant Technology solutions
07.2017 - 05.2019

Product Lead for Order management system (Manhattan Product- DOM)

Cognizant Technology solutions
04.2011 - 06.2017

Offshore Test Lead/Team member

Blockbuster Inc.
11.2007 - 04.2011

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering -

S.A.Engineering College

M.A.Krishnaswamy Matriculation HSS
Deepa Mani