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Lakshmi Sekar

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic Product Owner with 9 years of IT experience, driving product development and ensuring quality through rigorous testing methodologies. Expertise in Agile frameworks and a strong background in collaborating with cross-functional teams to define product vision, prioritize features, and deliver high-quality software solutions. Proven track record in user acceptance testing (UAT), test case development, and implementing automated testing strategies. Adept at translating business requirements into actionable user stories while maintaining a customer-centric approach to product enhancements.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Owner

Claim Assist Solutions
San Antonio, TX
11.2023 - Current

· Project Overview: Led the development of Accounting and QA Claims, achieving positive results.

· Team Collaboration: Worked with developers and testers to keep the project on track.

· Agile Practices: Used Scrum methods, organizing sprint meetings to improve teamwork and product updates.

· Stakeholder Communication: Regularly updated stakeholders to gather input and ensure the project met business goals.

· Performance Monitoring: Analyzed data after launch to improve the product further.

· Feature Prioritization: Ranked features based on user needs and business impact to guide development.

· Documentation: Kept clear records of product requirements and testing criteria.

Software Quality Analyst

WellsFargo Company
San Antonio, TX
07.2011 - 01.2013
  • Developed and implemented test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements
  • Utilized SQL to prepare and manipulate test data and ensuring accuracy
  • Developed and executed complex SQL queries to validate data integrity and consistency across applications
  • Executed manual tests to identify software defects and ensure quality standards
  • Collaborated with development and product teams to clarify requirements and enhance test coverage
  • Documented and reported test results and track defects using Jira
  • Performed regression testing to ensure that existing functionality remains unaffected by new changes
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA process

Team Lead

Prudential
Chennai, India
11.2009 - 12.2010
  • Led and mentored the testing team, providing guidance on testing methodologies and best practices
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive test strategies and plans aligned with project goals
  • Oversaw the execution of manual testing, ensuring high-quality deliverables
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including development and product management, to define testing requirements
  • Reviewed and approved test cases and test scripts created by team members
  • Monitored project timelines and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery of testing milestones
  • Conducted regular status meetings to communicate progress, challenges, and updates to stakeholders
  • Analyzed test results and reported defects, ensuring timely resolution and verification
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through process optimization and team training
  • Maintained documentation related to testing processes, results, and metrics for performance tracking

Software Quality Analyst

USAA, Motorola
San Antonio, TX
01.2005 - 11.2009
  • Designed and developed automated test scripts using VBScript
  • Collaborated with development and QA teams to gather test requirements and understand application functionality
  • Executed and maintained automated test suites to ensure consistent software quality
  • Conducted regression testing to verify that new changes did not affect existing functionality
  • Analyzed test results and reported defects, ensuring timely resolution and verification of fixes
  • Participated in code reviews and contributed to the development of test automation best practices
  • Created and maintained test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and execution reports
  • Identified opportunities for automation and proposed enhancements to improve efficiency
  • Trained and supported team members in the use of automation tools and frameworks

Education

Post graduate Program - AI & ML

UT Austin
Austin, TX
11-2024

Bachelor of Engineering -

Government College of Engineering
India

Skills

  • Python
  • Selenium
  • QTP
  • JIRA
  • ALM/Quality Center
  • SQL
  • Scikit-learn
  • Keras
  • TensorFlow
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • Matplotlib
  • Seaborn
  • NLTK
  • OpenCV
  • Scrum
  • Manual Testing
  • Automation Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Jupyter Notebooks
  • Google Colab
  • Strong collaborator
  • Good problem solver
  • Detail-oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Organized
  • User-focused
  • Positive attitude
  • Business Analysis
  • Release planning
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Data-driven decision-making

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
  • ASTQB – ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level
  • Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) – First Level
  • LOMA – AAPA 273 – Annuity Principles and Products
  • LOMA – LOMA 286 – Principles of Financial Services and products

Timeline

Product Owner

Claim Assist Solutions
11.2023 - Current

Software Quality Analyst

WellsFargo Company
07.2011 - 01.2013

Team Lead

Prudential
11.2009 - 12.2010

Software Quality Analyst

USAA, Motorola
01.2005 - 11.2009

Post graduate Program - AI & ML

UT Austin

Bachelor of Engineering -

Government College of Engineering
Lakshmi Sekar