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Gunjan Ahuja

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Highly skilled QA Test Lead with a strong background in software testing, quality assurance procedures and project management. Holds proven abilities in implementing effective test strategies and plans, as well as coordinating teams to ensure product quality. Showcases strong leadership skills, problem-solving capabilities and technical acumen. Previous work has demonstrated significant improvements in reducing bugs, streamlining workflows and enhancing overall product quality.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stay-at-home Mom

Unemployed Unemployed
Fort Worth, TX
01.2018 - Current

QA Test Lead

DXC Technology
Bengaluru, Karnataka
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Established and enforced standardized test processes and deliverables, including defect management and quality metric reporting, within the gated process to streamline testing and support testing efforts.
  • Analyzed system requirements and developed comprehensive test plans for various projects.
  • Executed testing procedures for functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance.
  • Reviewed product designs, specifications and requirements to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
  • Collaborated with development teams to develop effective strategies for resolving complex technical issues.
  • Ensured that all software changes are tested thoroughly before release into production environment.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.

QA Analyst

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka
12.2009 - 10.2016
  • Successfully analyzed and clarified use cases for improved requirement understanding
  • Developed use case-based Test Scenarios and Test cases.
  • Utilized Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tool to upload test cases, map requirements, execute test scripts and raise defects.
  • Conducted Functional and Regression tests
  • Managed defect lifecycle by meticulously tracking them from identification to closure.
  • Engaged in daily status calls with onsite leads and customers, delivering timely updates on project advancement.

QA Lead

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
Hartford, CT
03.2015 - 10.2015
  • Collaborated with clients/business analysts to identify requirements and devised robust solutions encompassing stakeholder identification, evaluation of testing scope, risk mitigation, and creation of clear requirement checkpoints for effective implementation testing.
  • Developed, documented and maintained test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software products.
  • Executed manual tests on web-based applications to identify and document defects.
  • Recorded defect information in tracking system with detailed description of problem.
  • Performed exploratory testing to uncover unexpected issues or behaviors within the application.
  • Participated in root cause analysis of identified defects by reviewing logs, data, code changes.
  • Provided feedback on usability and suggested modifications to improve user experience.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between clients and testing team by working closely with offshore team.

Education

B. Tech - Electronics & Communications

SRM University
05-2009

Skills

  • Quality Management
  • Test Planning
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Functional Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Test Documentation
  • Integration Testing
  • JIRA for Agile Workflow
  • ALM tool
  • Annuities Insurance and Healthcare domain knowledge
  • Fundamentals of Big Data

Certification

  • Executive Certificate Program in Big Data Analytics
  • ISTQB
  • Financial Markets

Visa Status

Holds H4 EAD

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Stay-at-home Mom

Unemployed Unemployed
01.2018 - Current

QA Test Lead

DXC Technology
02.2017 - 12.2017

QA Lead

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
03.2015 - 10.2015

QA Analyst

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
12.2009 - 10.2016
  • Executive Certificate Program in Big Data Analytics
  • ISTQB
  • Financial Markets

B. Tech - Electronics & Communications

SRM University
Gunjan Ahuja