PRAGYA VERMA
Sunnyvale,USA
Summary
With over five years of experience spanning technology and automotive sectors, I've successfully navigated a career evolution from Test Engineer to a multifaceted professional with significant exposure to project management tasks. My journey has been marked by a proactive approach to understanding project dynamics, collaborating closely with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of results. As a Test Engineer, I've seamlessly integrated project management responsibilities into my role, overseeing test planning, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and providing valuable insights to drive project success. Now, I'm excited to fully transition into a dedicated Project Management role, where I can leverage my diverse skill set and proven ability to lead teams towards achieving strategic objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead/Staff Engineer
Mercedes Benz
01.2022 - Current
- Led a team of Quality Assurance Engineers in executing testing activities for software projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives
- Collaborated with Product Owners, Project Management, Developers, and other stakeholders to define testing scope and requirements
- Developed comprehensive test plans based on project specifications, adhering to established Test Strategies
- Created detailed test cases and scenarios covering functional, non-functional, UI/UX, and usability aspects of the software under test
- Executed test cases manually and automated testing tools, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in identifying defects and issues
- Conducted ad-hoc/exploratory testing to ensure optimal end customer experience
- Provided qualitative and quantitative feedback to Product Owners/Management on software release status
- Documented, managed, and prioritized defects found during testing phases, including clear steps to reproduce, severity, impact, and supporting materials
- Supported product integrations and releases through regression testing and comprehensive test reporting
- Generated and maintained test reports and dashboards tracking testing activities throughout the software lifecycle
- Collaborated with Product Management to report overall project status to global stakeholders and management
- Developed and maintained automated test scripts to enhance test automation coverage
- Contributed to the test automation framework and toolsets in collaboration with Automation Engineers
- Supported the Continuous Integration process by integrating automated tests into CI pipelines and evaluating results for actionable feedback
- Continuously improved testing processes by adopting best practices, evaluating new tools and technologies, and implementing feedback from testing cycles to enhance software quality.
Senior Analyst
Accenture
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Analyzed system-level diagnostic failures for both hardware and software and developed corrective actions
- Managed resource allocation and networking to oversee planning and operations in the testing cycle
- Engineered detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases to identify and correct system errors
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to achieve project milestones and meet demanding timelines
- Tested functionality, performance, and compliance of products against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction
- Documented, triggered, and managed defects in radar and worked with developers to facilitate timely resolutions
- Maintained strong knowledge of interfaces and regulatory guidelines through continuous training and education.
Software Verification Engineer
umlaut Inc
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted regression, functional, sanity, and ad-hoc testing for infotainment domains such as Apple CarPlay
- Managed Apple CarPlay functional testing projects, including audits reporting and ensuring timely submissions
- Established and maintained an error reporting database while ensuring quality standards were met
- Confirmed the functionality of test setups and maintained the operation of test benches
- Assisted in planning test cases by applying specifications, user guides, use cases, comparable products, and previous known bugs
- Performed, tested, and recorded results of infotainment features and functions, including using voice recognition in conjunction with these features.
Software Verification Engineer
CleNET Technologies
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Led testing activities within assigned software projects, collaborating with the test lead, project management, and engineering teams
- Worked with automotive suppliers in testing hardware and software, creating and updating test procedures, plans, and test routes
- Performed analysis to identify and register new issues, verifying if they were valid according to requirements
- Executed in-vehicle and bench validation testing, including functional and stress testing
- Ensured all test results were reported promptly and accurately
- Developed validation designs including alternatives to manual testing.
Education
Bachelor's in Computer and Science Engineering -
Mody University of Science and Technology
Skills
- Test Planning and Execution
- Automated Testing Tools
- Test Case Development
- Defect Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communication Skills
- Wireless systems
- Infotainment Systems
- Python
- CAN tools
- Vector Can
- LIN tools
Timeline
Team Lead/Staff Engineer
Mercedes Benz
01.2022 - Current
Senior Analyst
Accenture
06.2021 - 12.2021
Software Verification Engineer
umlaut Inc
03.2020 - 06.2021
Software Verification Engineer
CleNET Technologies
10.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor's in Computer and Science Engineering -
Mody University of Science and Technology
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