Shakun Thakur
South Windsor
Summary
Expert in test planning and execution, specializing in mobile application testing and agile methodologies. Proven track record of enhancing testing efficiency and delivering high-quality software solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
QA&Testing senior Advisor
Cigna
Bloomfield
05.2020 - Current
- Directed cross-functional teams to elevate client engagement strategies.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement technology solutions that enhanced system performance.
- Mentored junior advisors in best practices and professional development.
- Facilitated team meetings to identify and resolve complex business issues, improving project outcomes.
- Designed and delivered presentations to senior management on current trends in the industry.
- Conducted thorough testing on mobile applications across various platforms.
- Identified, reported, and tracked defects using issue tracking systems.
- Assisted in the creation of user manuals and documentation for end-users.
- Ensured that application functions correctly across various mobile platforms.
- Developed automated tests using Java and JavaScript, streamlining testing processes and increasing test coverage.
- Analyzed user stories and created test scenarios for mobile applications.
- Participated in weekly sprint planning meetings to discuss project progress.
- Performed functional, integration, compatibility, usability and regression testing of mobile applications.
- Monitored application performance under varying network conditions and device configurations.
- Performed regression tests on existing features and functionality in order to identify any new problems that may have been introduced by recent changes.
- Monitored compliance with established standards and policies during application testing.
- Developed and maintained test plans to ensure quality assurance of software applications.
Sr. Associate Projects
Cognizant Technology Services
Bloomfield
05.2014 - 03.2020
- Led project testing activities across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Collaborated with development teams to ensure quality assurance processes.
- Coordinated testing schedules and managed resource allocation effectively.
- Facilitated training sessions for team members on testing methodologies.
- Streamlined testing workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy in deliverables.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential project failure points, facilitating proactive mitigation.
- Developed test plans and strategies for successful completion of the project.
- Reviewed user documentation before product release to ensure clarity and accuracy for end users.
- Implemented automated scripts for regression testing purposes.
- Developed detailed reports on test results for senior management, highlighting critical findings.
- Monitored progress of tests to ensure they are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Performed root cause analysis on defects found during the testing phase.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure all requirements were met within budget and timeline constraints.
- Participated in agile sprint planning sessions with developers, designers, and product owners.
- Collaborated with developers, engineers, and other team members to troubleshoot issues during testing phases.
- Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
- Created project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
Technical Test Lead
Infosys Technologies
Hartford
10.2006 - 05.2014
- Led technical testing efforts for software applications and systems.
- Developed comprehensive test plans and strategies for diverse projects.
- Conducted functional, system integration, regression, stress, performance and user acceptance testing.
- Reviewed test cases for coverage and alignment with requirements, ensuring thorough validation of software functionality.
- Facilitated defect tracking meetings to prioritize critical issues, enhancing collaboration with development teams for timely resolutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality deliverables in projects.
- Worked closely with development teams to ensure product quality is maintained throughout the software lifecycle.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mentored junior testers on best practices and testing methodologies.
- Participated in peer reviews of software designs, code changes, unit tests.
- Created detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce the issue and worked with developers to resolve them quickly.
Education
BE - Electronics And Telecommunication
DKTE
Maharashtra03-2006
Skills
- Agile understanding
- Test automation
- Mobile application testing
- API testing
- Integration testing
- Functional testing expertise
- Test planning
- Test case creation
- Defect tracking
- Experience with selenium
- Agile methodologies
- Scrum framework
- Agile understanding
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Team mentoring
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Presentation skills
- Accessibility features
- API testing
- Accessibility features
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Timeline
QA&Testing senior Advisor
Cigna
05.2020 - Current
Sr. Associate Projects
Cognizant Technology Services
05.2014 - 03.2020
Technical Test Lead
Infosys Technologies
10.2006 - 05.2014
BE - Electronics And Telecommunication
DKTE