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Deepali Pandey

Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Deepali is ISTQB test automation certified, Google cloud certified and a SailPoint IdentityIQ certified senior test lead, who is having 14 years of experience in field of automation and manual testing. From last 10 years she working as a test lead in Identity and access management, banking and insurance domain and has worked for many leading banks and insurance companies across the globe. Experienced in designing and building efficient and reusable test cases and test scenarios for functional and regression testing, using automated test suites, updating existing automated testing framework, and leveraging JIRA tool for requirements, test case and defect management. She has applied strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC and their implementation methodologies for project testing. She has hands on experience in designing test strategy, test plan and test approach documents, designing and executing manual and automation testcases, leading a big team of fellow associates, creating test coverage document, requirement traceability matrix, gap analysis matrix, daily test execution and final test completion and signoff reports for the project. She has great exposure of coordinating with diversified team, sharing project status with project stakeholders, working as UAT tester and running defect triage calls. In past projects she has designed test automation framework, automation scripts and automated test execution summary reports, she has continually determined have introduced test automation in the projects to reduce regression testing timelines. She is well-versed in numerous testing tools and techniques for efficient Manual, Agile and Automation testing. She has hands-on experience in applying working knowledge of SailPoint IdentityIQ application and its functionalities, Identity Life Cycle, Access Request, Certification, Application onboarding, setting up and configuration of connectors, etc. for validating major system testing scenarios and in applying working knowledge of PAM application (Centrify and CyberArk, Service Now, VPN, MFA, Active Directory Organizational Units, Groups and User Attributes, Unstructured data governance to validate critical UAT scenarios.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Associate Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions Canada INC
12.2020 - Current
  • Worked as a Test Lead on this migration project and led a team of 5 quality analysts at different geographical locations, responsible for leading onshore and offshore quality assurance team and driving entire QA process for the project
  • Designed and executed automation test cases using NodeJS, Cucumber, WebdriverIO, and Soap UI technologies, executed mobile testing test cases using Perfecto tool, executed manual test cases on SailPoint Identity IQ application utilizing agile testing principles, collaborated with business teams in Impact/GAP analysis of business requirements, maintained JIRA board and dashboard status, reported critical defects and followed up for their quick resolution, prepared and sent daily execution status to clients, updated project plan using MPP, and drove daily status call with customers
  • Trained other team members on functional knowledge of IdentityIQ product
  • Led other QA analysts to work collaboratively to complete testing within determined timelines and with high-quality policies and procedures
  • Validated SailPoint IdentityIQ lifecycle manager and governance implementation test scenarios at the bank.

Associate Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
11.2015 - 12.2022
  • Worked as a Test Lead on this migration project and led a team of 10 quality analysts at different geographical locations, responsible for leading onshore and offshore quality assurance team and driving entire QA process for the project
  • Designed and executed automation test cases using Selenium, executed mobile testing test cases using Perfecto tool, executed manual test cases using MasterCard Portfolio Viewer
  • Collaborated with business teams in Impact/GAP analysis of business requirements, maintained Quality center status, reported critical defects, and followed up for their quick resolution, prepared and sent daily execution status to clients
  • Participated as an active stakeholder in every initiative, driving quality based on fact-based metrics
  • Ensured development teams' unit testing practices are in place and confirmed core criteria met prior to integrated testing delivery
  • Led and coordinated overall SIT activities and executed the SIT test scripts and logged the defects in HP-ALM and provided timely updates to the business and stakeholders.

Test Lead

Larsen and Toubro Infotech
11.2012 - 10.2015
  • Worked as a Test Lead on this migration project leading a team of 10 offshore resources
  • Created test strategy and test plan document
  • Performed analysis of test results and prepared comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance
  • Managed teams KT needs and arranged required KT sessions for the team
  • Created test coverage document
  • Reviewed test scripts to ensure those are covering all requirements
  • Reported critical defects and chased for their quick resolution
  • Reviewed, evaluated, and derived requirements for testability
  • Drafted and sent daily execution status to stakeholders and updated Microsoft project plan %s based on work progress
  • Executed and verified test cases as part of the overall functional testing of Information Technology products as well as reporting defects and test results to the stakeholders.

Test Analyst

Steria India Limited
10.2008 - 10.2012
  • Worked as a Test Analyst on this migration project
  • Created test strategy and test plan document
  • Performed analysis of test results and prepared comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance
  • Managed teams KT needs and arranged required KT sessions for the team
  • Created test coverage document
  • Reviewed test scripts to ensure those are covering all requirements
  • Reported critical defects and chased for their quick resolution
  • Reviewed, evaluated, and derived requirements for testability
  • Drafted and sent daily execution status to stakeholders and updated Microsoft project plan %s based on work progress
  • Executed and verified test cases as part of the overall functional testing of Information Technology products as well as reporting defects and test results to the stakeholders.

Education

Masters of Computer Application -

Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Lucknow, India

Bachelor of Science -

NAS College
Meerut, India

Intermediate -

DAV Public School
Meerut, India

High School -

DAV Public School
Meerut, India

Skills

  • Ability to absorb technical knowledge and express thoughts with clarity and confidence
  • Effective communication (verbal/written/presentation) skills in English (Ielts band 8)
  • Excellent in prioritizing and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner and provide oversight and training to other team members
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving and Influence skills
  • Besides technical capabilities, is able to interact with clients and managers, proactive and quick learner
  • Zeal to accept work related challenges, dedication towards work
  • Great collaboration & team skills
  • Pragmatic, self-motivated and a good team player
  • Amazing solving skills including the ability to troubleshoot and identify problem areas throughout testing
  • Solid understanding of project issues, ability to work independently or as part of team
  • Good interpersonal skills and analytical skills
  • Deadline focused with good prioritization skills and attention to detail
  • Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience
  • Efficient planner, good at organizing and analyzing issues
  • Great ability to translate technical concepts into easy-to-understand terms
  • Data driven decision making

Certification

  • SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Associate
  • Google Cloud Digital leader
  • ISTQB - foundation
  • ISTQB- Advanced Automation Engineer
  • SailPoint- SailPoint certified IdentityIQ Associate
  • Cloud - Google Cloud Digital leader

Executive Role

EXECUTIVE role

Roles Responsibilities Skills

Designing and building efficient and reusable test cases for functional and regression testing, using automated test suites and testing products, systems, and software to guarantee they are defect-free and fulfill the quality standards of an organization. Worked in continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment environments and tools – GitHub, Jenkins model. Implemented knowledge of Object-Oriented architecture and Programming languages such as NodeJS, Java, JavaScript, Selenium and Postman in projects and maintained test scripts in Selenium and Postman. Designed test strategy, test plan and test approach documents, designed and executed manual and automation testcases and collaborated with Squad Members, peer QA Engineers and DevOps Leads to build the automated tests and configuration. Updating existing automated testing framework, and leveraging JIRA and tool for requirements, test case and defect management, Implementing and monitoring test suite to assess functionality, reliability, performance and quality of the service or product. Created and maintained a reusable set of automated tests: Unit, Integrated, Performance, and functional tests with QA and business partners. Expert level knowledge of test automation and CICD tools, HP ALM, Selenium, Java, JIRA, Jenkins, GitHub, Nodejs, Cucumber, web driver IO and JavaScript. Experienced in automation testing of APIs and web service technologies (i.e., REST, SOAP), and GUI applications and experience in using test automation tools like Selenium, QTP, Web deriver IO and Nodejs automation in various projects. Have gained hands-on experience in designing and executing automation test cases using NodeJS, Cucumber, WebdriverIO and Soap UI technologies, executing mobile testing test cases using Perfecto tool, executing manual test cases utilizing agile testing principles. Collaborating with business teams in Impact/GAP analysis of business requirements, maintaining JIRA board and dashboards, reporting critical defects and following up for their quick resolution, preparing and sending daily execution status to clients, updating project plan using MPP and driving daily status call with customers. Applied testing methodologies, principles and processes to define and implement test strategies to meet client's objectives. Partnered with the program Architects, Business and IT, to define and document complex data and test environment requirements, test data entry/exit criteria. Recorded and documented testing results (including anomalies and issues) and compares them to expected results. Documented, tracked defects through the QA process using a bug tracking tool. Provided estimation on projects, considering project functionality, cost, schedule, and quality and making trade-offs as appropriate and have assisted stakeholders in effective prioritization of testing efforts. Applied fundamentals of risk-based testing approach during stringent project timelines. Overseen the definition, selection, and extension of the test automation architecture frameworks. Ensured appropriate automation and regression test approach is adopted to achieve optimal efficiency and reusability. Upscaling knowledge on latest tools and technologies. Mentoring team members on automation technologies. Defined and operationalize key metrics to manage and assess the testing process including test execution and defect resolution. Communicated test results and highlight any potential quality risks. Defined and implement test automation strategy including roadmap, tools, framework and approach for various clients as per their needs. Reviewed and interpreted all documentation related to testing, including business requirements and functional and design specifications. Generated historical analysis of test results and maintains a list/repository of defects. Excellent in prioritizing and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner and provide oversight and training to other team members. Worked closely with all applications, common services/middleware, and infrastructure teams throughout the development/engineering lifecycle. Prompt in raising QA related risk and mitigation plan with project team and stakeholders. Designed, developed, executed, and maintained test plans of infrastructure, common services/middleware, data, and applications in various environments. Implemented conceptual Knowledge of performance and security testing in projects. Provided input to the project team on the planning of testing activities. Provides immediate response to production program problems. Very strong analytical and problem resolution skills.

Tools Technologies

  • Automated testing framework
  • Selenium
  • Java
  • NodeJS
  • JavaScript
  • Postman
  • Cucumber
  • WebdriverIO
  • Mobile testing
  • Perfecto
  • REST Assured
  • Cypress
  • API testing – Postman
  • Java Webservices
  • SoapUI
  • BDD framework
  • Page Object Model
  • CI/CD
  • Git hub
  • Jenkins
  • SailPoint IdentityIQ
  • IdentityNow
  • PAM
  • CyberArk
  • Centrify
  • Service Now
  • VPN
  • MFA
  • Other Applications
  • SAP
  • Salesforce
  • SQL Server
  • Mainframes- HOGAN, Triumph, BACS, TSO, FILEAID PLATINUM DB2
  • Mastercard Portfolio Viewer
  • Cloud
  • Distributed Business workflows
  • Azure
  • Test Management tools
  • HP ALM (Quality Center)
  • JIRA
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft project plan
  • SVN
  • DevOps Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
  • Testing metrics and methodologies
  • Agile-Scrum
  • Incremental Waterfall
  • Unit Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • KanbanSystem Integration Testing
  • Operational Acceptance Testing
  • SDLC
  • Excellent testing concepts

Valid Visas

Canada: PR holder

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Associate Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions Canada INC
12.2020 - Current

Associate Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
11.2015 - 12.2022

Test Lead

Larsen and Toubro Infotech
11.2012 - 10.2015

Test Analyst

Steria India Limited
10.2008 - 10.2012

Masters of Computer Application -

Uttar Pradesh Technical University

Bachelor of Science -

NAS College

Intermediate -

DAV Public School

High School -

DAV Public School

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