Mittu Soman
Software Test Engineer
Lone Tree,CO
Summary
Accomplished Product Owner and Test Engineer at Wipro Technologies, adept in roadmap development and cross-functional teamwork. Demonstrated success in enhancing product quality and efficiency through strategic backlog management and innovative testing methodologies. Excelled in fostering stakeholder relationships and mentoring teams, achieving significant improvements in project delivery and product excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
Certificate
Work History
Product Owner
Wipro Technologies
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Prioritized and managed project backlogs, aligning them with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
- Collaborated with development teams to assess technical feasibility, leading to accurate project scope definition.
- Developed comprehensive product roadmaps, outlining vision, goals, and milestones for effective execution.
- Proactively identified and mitigated potential risks related to project timelines and deliverables.
- Owned and prioritized product backlog, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Fostered collaboration among cross-functional teams, resulting in products that align with customer needs.
- Analyzed customer feedback to refine product offerings and drive improvements.
- Maintained exceptional stakeholder relationships through open communication and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Accelerated time-to-market through efficient resource allocation and coordination within the team.
- Implemented Agile methodologies, enhancing team productivity and project outcomes.
- Oversaw product deployment from inception to delivery, ensuring successful implementation.
- Served as a conduit between development teams and stakeholders, facilitating clear understanding and alignment.
- Promoted continuous improvement through regular retrospectives and mentorship of junior team members.
- Led product launches in collaboration with marketing teams, crafting effective go-to-market strategies.
- Prioritized critical feature development to identify and resolve constraints early on.
- Allocated and approved team resources for optimal efficiency.
- Streamlined project management processes, enabling timely product delivery.
- Coordinated with software developers to create custom tools and applications for achieving client objectives
Test Engineer
Wipro Technologies
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed and implemented quality control processes for customer satisfaction and product excellence.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for archival reference and audit preparedness.
- Monitored test reports and failure trends to identify root causes for problem resolution.
- Enhanced test efficiency by optimizing test cases and methodologies through continuous improvement efforts.
- Ensured product quality by analyzing requirements for testability and implementing effective test strategies.
- Conducted thorough root cause investigations and implemented corrective actions to mitigate product defects.
- Collaborated with development teams to swiftly identify, reproduce, and resolve software issues.
- Contributed to cross-functional teams for timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Provided technical solutions for diverse problems, demonstrating versatility and expertise.
- Supported customer issue resolution by replicating reported problems for in-depth analysis.
- Enhanced product reliability through rigorous stress testing of new features prior to release.
- Engaged with internal and external stakeholders during planning and testing phases to clarify requirements and address concerns.
- Effectively communicated technical information orally and in written form, ensuring clarity and comprehension.
- Optimized resource allocation by developing test strategies based on requirements analysis and risk assessments.
- Promoted a culture of quality within the organization through participation in training and initiatives for product excellence.
- Established clear project objectives and priorities, guiding team efforts.
- Implemented agile practices to expedite product iterations and enhance quality assurance measures.
- Contributed to user interface refinement by providing feedback on usability and suggesting enhancements.
- Streamlined bug reporting processes for enhanced communication and issue resolution efficiency.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends through exploration of cutting-edge technologies and incorporated innovative solutions into projects.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their skills and knowledge.
- Conducted technical evaluations of test designs and results, providing expert insights.
- Collaborated across departments to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Implemented automated systems for improved testing process accuracy and efficiency.
Test Engineer
Wipro Technologies
01.2013 - 12.2022
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced software quality through meticulous test planning and execution.
- Assessed and identified requirements for testability.
- Ensured industry compliance by adhering to established protocols during manual testing.
- Minimized product defects through rigorous manual testing and defect identification.
- Fostered collaboration with cross-functional teams to align objectives and deliverables throughout the development lifecycle.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking for future reference and audits.
- Optimized regression testing through continuous refinement of test cases and methodologies.
- Implemented corrective actions and conducted root cause analysis to reduce product defects.
- Collaborated with development teams to promptly identify, reproduce, and resolve software defects.
- Contributed to cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Evaluated system performance through extensive benchmarks under various conditions.
- Resolved technical problems of varying complexity and scope.
- Supported customer issue resolution by replicating reported problems for further investigation.
- Automated test scripts using various programming languages to improve testing efficiency.
- Conducted rigorous stress testing on new features to enhance product reliability.
- Engaged internal and external customers during testing phases to address inquiries.
- Clearly communicated technical information verbally and in writing.
- Developed effective test strategies based on requirements analysis and risk assessment to optimize resource allocation.
- Promoted a culture of quality by participating in training and initiatives to enhance overall product excellence.
- Established measurable goals and objectives, prioritizing tasks for team members.
- Developed and maintained testing and evaluation strategies to demonstrate operational readiness and project milestones.
- Participated in agile development practices to accelerate product iterations and improve quality assurance measures.
- Researched industry advancements in testing methods and equipment to incorporate innovative solutions.
- Provided feedback on usability and suggested interface enhancements to improve end-user experience.
- Streamlined bug reporting processes for faster resolution and interdepartmental communication.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing support and direction.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and testing efficiency.
- Led development/testing teams to achieve project completion within time and budget constraints.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore, INDIA03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Sree Narayana College
Kollam, Kerala, INDIA04.2012
Skills
- Manual Testing
- Functional Testing
- Integration Testing
- System Testing
- Black Box Testing
- Regression Testing
- End-to-End Testing
- Cross-browser testing
- User Acceptance Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Requirements Elicitation
- Requirements Analysis
- Test Planning
- Test case development
- Test Execution
- Defect tracking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Test Management Tools
- Selenium with TestNG
- Behavioral Driven Development Testing
- Test script development
- SQL
- SoapUI API Testing
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum Methodology
- Business Objective Analysis
- Story planning
- User Story Creation
- Release planning
- Product Backlog Management
- Roadmap development
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Problem Identification and Solving
- Root Cause Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Amazon Web Services
- Production Support
Certification
- API Test Automation with SoapUI, LinkedIn - Issued Aug 2022
- Project Management Foundations, LinkedIn - Issued Feb 2022
- Automation Specialist for Databases, Tricentis - Issued Apr 2020
- Automation Specialist for SAP, Tricentis - Issued Dec 2019
- RPA Specialist, Tricentis - Issued Sep 2019
- qTest Specialist Level 1, Tricentis - Issued Jun 2019
- Automation Specialist for API, Tricentis - Issued Jan 2019
- Exploratory Testing Specialist, Tricentis - Issued Dec 2018
- Automation Engineer Level 1, Tricentis - Issued May 2018
- Automation Specialist Level 2, Tricentis - Issued May 2018
- Test Design Specialist Level 2, Tricentis - Issued May 2018
- Test Design Specialist Level 1, Tricentis - Issued Apr 2018
- Automation Specialist Level 1, Tricentis - Issued Aug 2017
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Product Owner
Wipro Technologies
08.2023 - 05.2024
Test Engineer
Wipro Technologies
01.2023 - 08.2023
Test Engineer
Wipro Technologies
01.2013 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Information Technology
Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Sree Narayana College
Honors & Awards
Tricentis India Community Award
Issued by Tricentis · Jul 2021
Tricentis India Community Award is presented for 10+ Tricentis certifications at Tricentis India User Conference 2021.