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Niveditha Kumar

Rochester

Summary

  • Extensive expertise in healthcare data systems such as Cozeva, EZ Cap (Altura MSO), and EPIC, with a strong understanding of healthcare data integrations and operational workflows.
  • Specialized in healthcare data representation, developing metric-based dashboards and data views used by executive leadership to monitor organizational growth and track revenue.
  • Deep knowledge of healthcare programs such as PACE and Value-Based Care models like EMS, with hands-on experience in designing and validating healthcare metrics and KPIs.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to engage cross-functional teams, lead discussions, and present complex data-driven insights to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Extensive knowledge of release management processes, including coordinating deployment cycles, managing release timelines, and collaborating with DevOps and QA to ensure smooth, on-schedule releases.
  • Over 10 years of experience in IT and test automation, with a strong focus on ETL QA processes and methodologies.
  • Proven expertise in both manual and automated testing, with success in leading QA teams, developing test plans, and maintaining high-quality standards throughout complex ETL lifecycles.
  • Designed and executed detailed test cases and SQL scripts, ensuring data integrity, early defect detection, and alignment with industry best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to continuous process improvement and efficiency enhancement.
  • Proficient in using ETL testing tools and technologies, including Informatica, Talend, and SSIS, as well as SQL for database testing.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Manager

Acumen Velocity
07.2024 - Current
  • Lead and manage multiple high-impact projects across healthcare and digital data platforms, overseeing the workload of a team of four QA engineers to ensure timely and balanced delivery.
  • Collaborate with business analysts and product owners to deeply understand project requirements and business goals, particularly those related to healthcare data systems such as Cozeva, EZ Cap (Altura MSO), and EPIC.
  • Spearhead the design of comprehensive test suites and end-to-end validation workflows, ensuring complete alignment with healthcare program needs including PACE, Value-Based Care (ECM), and IPA models.
  • Possess extensive knowledge of performance-based programs, bundled healthcare models, capitation, and shared savings frameworks, applying this understanding to validate healthcare metrics and financial outcomes accurately.
  • Develop and execute detailed SQL scripts and test cases for ETL pipelines, focusing on healthcare data accuracy, completeness, and reliability throughout the lifecycle.
  • Lead efforts in metric-based data validation, delivering accurate data representations used by leadership to monitor performance, track revenue, and support decision-making.
  • Own and coordinate the release management process, aligning QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure clean and timely releases, while proactively mitigating deployment risks.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Quality Engineering and cross-functional teams, supporting UAT, deployment readiness, and comprehensive project documentation.
  • Champion Agile and continuous improvement practices by mentoring team members, optimizing testing methodologies, and ensuring adoption of best practices in documentation and defect management.
  • Drive communication and alignment across teams by facilitating stand-ups, retrospectives, and stakeholder briefings that translate technical insights into actionable updates.

Quality Assurance Manager

Everest Global Solutions
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Lead a team of 3 ETL QA professionals, focusing on maximizing efficiency and test coverage.
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained comprehensive QA processes and standards for ETL operations.
  • Designed and executed detailed test plans, test cases, and scripts for various ETL processes.
  • Identified, documented, and tracked defects, collaborating with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
  • Served as the primary onsite resource in the US, facilitating effective communication and coordination between US-based and offshore teams.
  • Continuously reviewed and improved ETL QA processes, implementing industry best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on defects, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve overall quality.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive QA reports, metrics, and dashboards to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for team members on new tools and methodologies, fostering professional growth.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure alignment with QA processes, enhancing overall project success.

Quality Assurance Manager

Everest Global Solutions
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Lead a team of 3 ETL QA professionals, focusing on maximizing efficiency and test coverage.
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained comprehensive QA processes and standards for ETL operations.
  • Designed and executed detailed test plans, test cases, and scripts for various ETL processes.
  • Identified, documented, and tracked defects, collaborating with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
  • Served as the primary onsite resource in the US, facilitating effective communication and coordination between US-based and offshore teams.
  • Continuously reviewed and improved ETL QA processes, implementing industry best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on defects, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve overall quality.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive QA reports, metrics, and dashboards to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for team members on new tools and methodologies, fostering professional growth.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure alignment with QA processes, enhancing overall project success.

QA Lead

Marlabs
07.2016 - 02.2023
  • Managed the creation and execution of detailed test cases and scripts for ETL pipelines and new software features.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive testing of data pipelines and applications.
  • Played a key role in the transition to agile methodologies, enhancing team agility and responsiveness.
  • Implemented a custom bug tracking system, streamlining the defect management process.
  • Spearheaded the automation of regression tests, reducing the occurrence of regression bugs by 40%.
  • Led the quality assurance efforts for several major product releases.
  • Conducted performance and load testing to ensure scalability of applications.
  • Contributed to the development of a risk-based testing strategy.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in testing.

ETL Developer

Fresh Connect
06.2013 - 06.2016
  • Developed, implemented, and optimized ETL processes to efficiently extract, transform, and load data from diverse sources.
  • Participated in all phases of the software development lifecycle as a key agile team member.
  • Automated data integration workflows, improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
  • Identified, documented, and resolved data quality issues, ensuring accurate and reliable data.
  • Engaged in data validation and transformation testing to maintain data integrity.
  • Assisted in the development of data mapping and transformation strategies for various projects.
  • Conducted performance tuning and optimization of ETL processes.
  • Facilitated communication between the development team and other departments.
  • Maintained accurate records of ETL processes, data flows, and issue resolutions.
  • Regularly reviewed and updated ETL processes to adapt to changing requirements and new data sources.

Education

Bachelor in Engineering - Information Technology

VTU
Karnataka, India
01.2011

Master of Science - Information Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05-2015

Skills

    Category

    Tools/Technologies

    Test Automation

    Selenium, QTP, TestComplete, SoapUI

    Bug Tracking

    JIRA, Bugzilla, Redmine

    Project Management

    Aha!,

    Test Management

    TestRail, Zephyr, HP ALM

    Data Visualization

    PowerBI, Tableau, Workday

    Database tools

    Informatica, SSIS, Talend, Oracle, Spark, dbt, Datahub, Redshift, Snowflake

    Agile Tools

    JIRA Agile, Rally, Trello

    Version Control

    Git, SVN, AzureDevOps

Timeline

Quality Assurance Manager

Acumen Velocity
07.2024 - Current

Quality Assurance Manager

Everest Global Solutions
03.2023 - 12.2023

Quality Assurance Manager

Everest Global Solutions
03.2023 - 12.2023

QA Lead

Marlabs
07.2016 - 02.2023

ETL Developer

Fresh Connect
06.2013 - 06.2016

Bachelor in Engineering - Information Technology

VTU

Master of Science - Information Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology
Niveditha Kumar