Nisha KS
Chennai,India
Summary
15+ years of experience in Software Testing & Quality Assurance, specializing in Windows, Web, and Cloud applications (AWS & Azure). Extensive experience in managing QA teams, planning test strategies, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Strong expertise in Test Management, Agile methodologies, Automation Testing, and Defect Management. Proven ability to define testing strategies, establish QA processes, and implement test automation frameworks. Experienced in coordinating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure smooth project execution. Strong leadership skills, mentoring teams, conducting training sessions, and ensuring process adherence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead System Analyst
WIPRO
09.2022 - Current
Domain: Healthcare
- Leading a team of 15+ QA engineers across multiple projects
- Developing and implementing comprehensive test strategies to improve testing efficiency
- Managing end-to-end test lifecycle, including planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting
- Coordinating with business analysts, developers, and product owners to ensure alignment of testing with business goals
- Conducting regular stakeholder meetings to provide project updates and drive process improvements
Senior QA Engineer
Infomerica
05.2021 - 02.2022
Domain: Entertainment Media
- Designed and executed functional, regression, and system testing for media applications
- Ensured compliance with QA standards and best practices in Agile environments
Senior Test Analyst
Cognizant
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Domain: Insurance, Retail, and Logistics
- Managed offshore and onsite QA teams and defined test strategies
- Performed data validation processes for ETL and Mainframe testing
- Collaborated with product teams to enhance test coverage and efficiency
QA Consultant
Mastech Infotrellis
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Domain: Retail
- Led offshore testing team activities, task allocation and progress tracking
- Participated in Sprint planning and Agile Scrum meetings
- Executed IBM DataStage Director jobs and validated data in Staging and MDM tables
Functional System Analyst
AON Hewitt
07.2011 - 02.2014
Domain: Healthcare
- Led the quality assurance of healthcare benefits enrollment applications.
- Performed Mainframe and JCL testing for backend data validation.
Module Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: Retail
- Defined test processes and strategies for retail applications
- Managed the execution of batch jobs and backend testing
- Retail
Test Analyst
AON Hewitt
10.2006 - 06.2010
Domain: Healthcare
- Led the quality assurance of healthcare benefits enrollment applications
- Performed Mainframe and JCL testing for backend data validation
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
PSNA College
Skills
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Java
- SQL
- XML
- HTML
- IBM DB2
- SQL Server
- Teradata
- Oracle
- Google BigQuery
Accomplishments
- Successfully reduced testing cycle time by 30% by implementing test automation.
- Improved defect detection rate by 40% through comprehensive test planning.
- Spearheaded a QA process transformation initiative that enhanced team efficiency and agility.
Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent team leadership and mentoring abilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments
Timeline
Lead System Analyst
WIPRO
09.2022 - Current
Senior QA Engineer
Infomerica
05.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Test Analyst
Cognizant
11.2017 - 10.2020
QA Consultant
Mastech Infotrellis
08.2016 - 05.2017
Functional System Analyst
AON Hewitt
07.2011 - 02.2014
Module Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2010 - 06.2011
Test Analyst
AON Hewitt
10.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
PSNA College
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