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VIDHYALAKSHMI SENTHIL

Trumbull,CT

Summary

Results-driven QA Manager with over 15 years of experience specializing in Native App (iOS/Android), Web, and API applications. Possesses a strong understanding of all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and excels in adapting to new challenges quickly. Recognized for flexibility and a proven ability to achieve results and influence outcomes in diverse working environments through effective leadership, communication, and teamwork. Committed to driving quality assurance initiatives that enhance product performance and user satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior QA Manager

Priceline
11.2010 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive test plans and strategies to address functional and usability aspects of software products.
  • Successfully Led onshore/Offshore NativeApps QA team by rolling out weekly releases with a crash free rate of 99.98%
  • Experience in designing, developing, and executing automated test suites for native iOS and Android applications using Appium and webdriver IO.Utilized various CI/CD tools with a proven ability to enhance testing efficiency and product quality.
  • Actively involved in POC of latest Mobile automation tool such as waldo,XCUITest,Kobiton,MABL and provided detailed analysis along with Key challenges.
  • Defect Reduction & Process Rigor: Drove significant quality gains by leading a critical defect backlog audit, reducing outstanding defects by 73% (from 230 to 62). Leveraged JIRA for comprehensive bug tracking, root cause analysis, and resolution verification, directly supporting Agile sprint velocity.
  • Performance and Metrics Reporting: Championed a data-driven QA culture by developing dashboards that track key metrics, including test automation efficiency, crash rates in JIra and app performance data, enabling proactive quality improvement.
  • Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Drove strong team participation in the evaluation of emerging technologies, including AI-driven testing, fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptability that keeps the QA practice aligned with industry trends.

QA Consultant

ESPN
07.2010 - 11.2010
  • Developed and implemented test strategies to ensure software integrity across multiple platforms.
  • Established QA best practices that resulted in consistent adherence to compliance standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline testing processes and reduce cycle times.

Software QA Analyst

Tangoe
07.2008 - 02.2010
  • Conducted regression testing to validate system changes and maintain application integrity.
  • Improved software quality by executing thorough test plans and identifying defects before release.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.

Education

Bachelors in Engineering -

Vellore Institute of Technology

Skills

    Technical Skills: List out relevant tools, languages, and frameworks

  • Automation Tools: Appium, XCUITest
  • Programming Languages: JavaScript,Swift
  • Frameworks: Cucumber (BDD)
  • CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, CircleCI
  • Version Control: Git
  • Defect Tracking: JIRA
  • Agile/Scrum Methodologies
  • AI Testing (Exploration)

Timeline

Senior QA Manager

Priceline
11.2010 - Current

QA Consultant

ESPN
07.2010 - 11.2010

Software QA Analyst

Tangoe
07.2008 - 02.2010

Bachelors in Engineering -

Vellore Institute of Technology

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