Aparna Nair
Oshawa
Summary
Seasoned Software QA Analyst with 6 years of extensive experience in all levels of software quality assurance testing and best practices. Proficient in developing and executing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both manual and automated testing. Adept at identifying, documenting, and tracking defects, ensuring top-notch software quality and performance. Skilled in utilizing various testing tools and methodologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a proven track record of collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products within deadlines. Committed to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends and technologies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Test QA Analyst
Oruma Logistics
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and functional requirements.
- Define testing strategies for new and existing logistics applications, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all system components.
- Conduct thorough manual testing to identify software defects and ensure the application meets quality standards.
- Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts to streamline testing processes and increase test coverage.
- Work with development team and QA analysts to design and develop and enhance automated regressions and performance test suites for multiple applications.
- Work with multiple application development teams to identify, diagnose, and report on application performance issues.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to Manual testers who would like to migrate to Automation Testing.
- Provide bug report to the development engineers and work directly with development engineers to troubleshoot potential problem areas.
- Work cross functionally in an Agile/Scrum environment alongside Development and Product Management to deliver high quality Solution.
- Set up and maintain test environments to ensure they are reflective of production environments.
- Create, execute, improve, and maintain automation test scripts through best practices, closely monitor test results for feedback.
- Work with QA team to develop automation scripts for regression test, Functional test, Performance testing Cross browser testing and Load Testing
- Prepare comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, defect reports, and test summary reports.
QA Analyst
APOLLO HOSPITALS AND ENTERPRISES
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on functional and non-functional requirements specific to pharmaceutical applications.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to understand project requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Execute manual test cases for functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
- Ensure thorough testing of pharmaceutical software applications, including clinical trial management systems, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and electronic health records (EHR).
- Identify, document, and prioritize software defects and inconsistencies.
- Use defect tracking tools to log and manage bugs, ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner.
- Participate in validation activities to ensure software systems meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Set up and maintain test environments, including data preparation and configuration management.
- Ensure test environments accurately replicate production environments to identify potential issues before release.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to communicate testing progress, issues, and risks.
- Participate in project meetings, providing input on quality assurance and testing best practices.
- Prepare comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test results, and defect reports.
- Generate and present test reports and metrics to stakeholders, highlighting the status of testing activities and product quality.
- Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in QA methodologies and tools.
- Contribute to the improvement of QA processes and practices within the team and organization.
- Provide training and mentorship to junior QA analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to ensure team members are proficient in testing techniques and tools.
- Continuously seek ways to improve QA processes and methodologies.
- Implement feedback from retrospectives and other review processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Streamlined QA processes for better efficiency, implementing standardized test cases across multiple projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and bug fixes.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Quality Assurance
Sheridan College
Brampton, ON12.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Manipal University
05.2014
Skills
- Test case development
- Test Documentation Creation
- Regression Testing Expertise
- User Acceptance Testing
- Software quality assurance testing
- Test plan development
- Test case development
- Test script development
- Manual testing
- Automated testing
- Defect identification and tracking
- Testing tools and methodologies
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Continuous improvement
- Industry trends and technologies awareness
- Mobile Application Testing
- User Acceptance Testing
- API Testing Experience
- Data Validation
- Report creation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Test QA Analyst
Oruma Logistics
02.2021 - 04.2024
QA Analyst
APOLLO HOSPITALS AND ENTERPRISES
05.2018 - 08.2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Quality Assurance
Sheridan College
Bachelor of Science -
Manipal University
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