Soumi Paul
HERNDON,VA
Summary
- Experienced executive prepared for leadership roles with strong focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and driving growth. Expertise in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Highly adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments.
- Entrepreneurial executive with background in launching and managing diverse business ventures. Known for strategic planning and effective resource management that aligns with core business objectives. Valued for fostering collaborative work environment and consistently delivering results in dynamic market conditions.
- Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tech Art Entreprenuer
MandalaMuseStudio
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth and market expansion.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline operations and enhance productivity across departments.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to support business objectives and partnership opportunities.
- Analyzed market trends to inform decision-making and align company strategies with industry developments.
- Spearheaded innovation initiatives, integrating emerging technologies to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
Digital Content Creator
Self Employed Writer
06.2020 - Current
- Developed engaging digital content across multiple platforms, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive marketing strategies, improving content alignment with brand goals.
- Conducted in-depth market research to identify trending topics and audience preferences, driving relevant content creation.
- Managed social media channels, increasing follower engagement through targeted campaigns and consistent interaction.
- Designed and implemented data-driven social media marketing strategies, enhancing audience engagement in a 25K-strong community and expanding global reach by aligning content with audience preferences.
Sr. QA Test Engineer
FreddieMac/Cognizant
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked on Test Remediation upgrades- SQL upgrade, Batch upgrade using EZ tool for automation, script analyzer for DCU, beyond compare for xml comparisons, Project Intake Analysis.
- Created Test Artifacts- Test Strategy/Test Scope/RTM/Test Reports, Confluence update, sharepoint update.
- Performed Performance Testing and API testing on MF B2B Integration layer app using Jmeter, Postman API, DB validation using Microsoft SQL Server by executing 4000 parallel & sequential load of loan applications.
- Mentored team members and performed organizational activities like timesheet tracker
Sr. QA Test Engineer
FISERV/Cognizant
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Worked on multiple projects with the OnShore & OffShore team for project communication/task distribution/Scrum calls/Sprint planning/demo.
- Worked independently with senior management and technical groups globally to understand the architecture of PLP Loyalty platform which processes cash back features for all the clients, creation of programs based on multiple merchants in DevOps environment.
- Ensured compliance to Quality Assurance, company and industry standards in all phases of the testing
- Built and maintained automation needs and solutions, with contributions towards planning, design, scripting, and execution, debugging and reporting tasks.
- Coordinated various test-related activities for project delivery, such as identification of task dependencies, creation of test schedules, design of test data, and utilization of test environments.Post-test execution activities include error debugging, reporting needs and internal and external communications.
- Worked with Release Engineers, Product, and Program Managers to determine release readiness.
- Collaborated with SCRUM TEAMS for capacity planning, Test Estimation and improved CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient testing and deployment processes and provided approvals.
- Worked on the implementation of promotional programs, cash back options- direct deposit, statement credit, gift cards, redemption option.
- Created accounts & executed account flip, account upgrade/downgrade, account transfer via mainframe.
- Participated in configuration file setup, ran BRU batch jobs via mainframe, validated postman API service calls, posted monetary transactions via gfs dashboard.
- Splunk log analysis for debugging, UI/DB/API validations, Token authentication, request payload analysis, Internal swagger document verification.
- Familiar with cloud technology for services procurement and external workforce management like SAP Fieldglass, Peoplesoft HCM, Clarity.
QA Techno-Functional Tester
FreddieMac/Cognizant
11.2014 - 06.2021
- Established requirement traceability matrix for each project assigned to and conducted test readiness sessions with business analysts to map all requirements.
- Performed GUI testing and oversaw test documentation through test strategy, test planning, test entry criteria, test exit criteria, defect resolution, and CR management.
QA Functional Tester
FreddieMac/Cognizant
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Executed test cases to create and verify accounts, permissions, securities transactions, funds transactions, historical DB transactions, bulk file reconciliation and loads, position adjustments, account structures, SAFE reporting, FED Reporting, Dk, OFAC validation, FDMS, MQ Manager.
- Coordinated with SAFE application vendor for preparing the Test scenarios and detailed test cases covering all components of SAFE architecture.
- Coordinated with the development team to understand payment risk and fraud mitigation tools and produced detailed knowledge transition repository and conducted cross training sessions to project team members.
- Trained junior testing team members on system testing methodologies and best practices.
- Conducted Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Positive, Negative Testing, Database Testing.
QA Database Tester
FreddieMac/Cognizant
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Performed SOX Control testing by utilizing Automation tool- UFT and identified and resolved potential queries by coordinating with multiple teams like development and environment teams.
- Developed RTM, test strategy, test planning, and defect reports and presented to higher management.
- Developed and implemented complex SQL-queries for DB testing.
- Executed test automation on web applications using Selenium WebDriver along with TestNG as test framework.
QA Functional Tester
FreddieMac/Cognizant
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Established requirement traceability matrix for each project assigned to and conducted test readiness sessions with business analysts to map all requirements.
- Performed GUI testing and oversaw test documentation through test strategy, test planning, test entry criteria, test exit criteria, defect resolution, and CR management.
Education
Master Degree - Statistics
PT. RAVISHANKAR SHUKLA UNIVERSITY
INDIA01.2001
Management Essentials Certificate - undefined
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
01.2022
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Written and verbal communication
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Knowledge of quality standards
- Risk Management
- Test Strategy & Test Management
- Requirement Analysis
- Technical support & root cause analysis
- Database Testing
- Functional Testing
- Data integrity
- Scrum/DevOps
- Finance/Credit Card/Healthcare/Banking
- Project Management
- Ecommerce Solutions
- Platform Integration
- Strategic Partnership Development
- Customer Engagement and Retention
- Digital Marketing Strategies
- Team Leadership and Cross-functional Coordination
- Problem-Solving and Strategic Planning
- Postman API
- Splunk
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Swagger
- Tridents qTest
- HP ALM
- Automation Anywhere
- Selenium
- UFT
- SOAP UI
- Rapid SQL
- DB Visulaizer
- Mainframe
- Jmeter
- Shopify
- G-Suite
- Chat-GPT
- Canva
- Gemini AI
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- SAFe Agilist Certification
- Certificate in Management
- Tosca Data Integrity Specialist
- QTest Specialist
- POSTMAN API
- Management Essentials
Timeline
Tech Art Entreprenuer
MandalaMuseStudio
08.2024 - Current
Sr. QA Test Engineer
FreddieMac/Cognizant
05.2023 - 09.2023
Sr. QA Test Engineer
FISERV/Cognizant
06.2021 - 04.2023
Digital Content Creator
Self Employed Writer
06.2020 - Current
QA Functional Tester
FreddieMac/Cognizant
10.2018 - 12.2019
QA Database Tester
FreddieMac/Cognizant
06.2016 - 12.2018
QA Techno-Functional Tester
FreddieMac/Cognizant
11.2014 - 06.2021
QA Functional Tester
FreddieMac/Cognizant
11.2014 - 05.2016
Management Essentials Certificate - undefined
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
Master Degree - Statistics
PT. RAVISHANKAR SHUKLA UNIVERSITY
AWARD
University Topper Gold Medalist- MS, Ms. Elite USA 2021 3rd Runner-up
Previous Work Experience
- Sr Certified Pharmacy Tech - 3 Years
- Data Analyst in FCPL - 1 Year
- Teaching - 5 Year