Namrata Dutta

Automation Architecture & CI/CD Integration Test Strategy & Execution Quality Metrics & Defect Reduction Business & Cross-Functional Collaboration Mentorship & Team Development

Lead QA function for enterprise digital transformation initiatives supporting web and backend systems.

• Designed and implemented scalable automation frameworks using Selenium and TestComplete with modular folder structure and reusable components.
• Integrated automated regression suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous validation and reduce release risk.
• Improved regression automation coverage by over 60%, significantly reducing manual testing effort.
• Defined comprehensive test strategies covering functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT testing.
• Designed and executed performance testing plans simulating 4K–8K API calls to validate system scalability and identify bottlenecks.
• Developed structured test data strategies ensuring secure, reusable data across QA environments.
• Tracked test coverage, defect density, and leakage metrics to provide visibility into product health.
• Led defect triage sessions and collaborated with Development teams to prioritize and resolve high-impact issues.
• Reduced production defect leakage through early automation integration and risk-based validation.
• Partnered closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Development teams to refine acceptance criteria and improve test coverage.
• Participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Provided regular testing status reports and risk assessments to leadership.
• Mentored QA Analysts on automation best practices, framework usage, and code reviews.
• Established documentation standards for automation suites and testing processes.
• Fostered a collaborative, quality-driven culture across distributed teams.

• Executed functional and automation testing for web and mobile banking platforms covering credit card, payments, and loan modules.
• Implemented end-to-end QA processes using UFT and SQL; validated data accuracy across distributed systems.
• Managed defect lifecycle, tracked KPIs, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely test delivery.
• Contributed to automation framework development and participated in agile testing initiatives for large banking clients.