Mahima Mehta
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Experienced QA Lead specializing in the Telco domain with a strong proficiency in software testing and automation. Demonstrated expertise in cloud and cloud-native environments, ensuring seamless and efficient delivery of cutting-edge solutions. Open work permit holder, authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship, eager to contribute knowledge and develop a successful career.
Accomplished professional with over 14+ years of exceptional expertise in Software Testing. ISTQB Foundation and PSM I Certified. Proven track record in designing comprehensive Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Execution strategies ensuring seamless integration and flawless functionality. Highly skilled in automating testing processes for VNF and CNF deployments, leveraging tools and frameworks such as SoapUI/Robot Ride and Ericsson's in-house framework (Jive), to streamline testing workflows and enhance efficiency. Expert in testing and validating RESTful APIs. Extensive experience in conducting End-to-End testing and validation of Network Management Systems (NMS) applications, guaranteeing robust and scalable performance across diverse network infrastructures. Proficient in handling Diameter and Gy/Sy interfaces within VNF and CNF environments, with a good understanding of Linux systems, facilitating effective rating and charging product testing. Skilled in deploying microservices and orchestrating containers using Docker and Kubernetes. Having basic idea in executing Selenium automation for web application testing and hence delivering reliable and user-friendly web-based interfaces. Experienced in working with cross-functional Agile teams, adeptly adapting to Agile methodologies and terminology, promoting efficient collaboration. Proactive problem solver with a keen eye for detail. Strong organizational and time management skills, effectively handling complex testing projects and delivering timely results. Passionate about continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends in technologies, and continuously refining testing strategies to meet emerging challenges. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, fostering productive interactions with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to drive successful testing and deployment outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Test Specialist
Nokia Networks
08.2018 - Current
- Spearheading R&D Testing for Nokia's cutting-edge Smart Plan Suite (SPS) to replace legacy IN (Surepay & ICC) and optimize global telecom prepaid billing
- Analyzing business requirements and mapping them to comprehensive test specifications
- Formulating robust test strategy, plans, cases, and procedures for end-to-end SDLC testing
- Maintaining meticulous traceability matrix linking requirements to test cases
- Facilitating seamless collaboration with Client Delivery Managers, Designers, and Developers
- Executing meticulous manual and automated testing (using ROBOT) within Agile sprints
- Managing defect lifecycle by meticulously documenting and tracking issues using bug tracking tools such as JIRA
- Experienced in conducting root cause analysis to identify the underlying causes of defects and implement preventive measures
- Mentoring and empowering new QA team members with reviews, task delegation, and tracking
- Demonstrating expertise in CNF environment, helm charts deployment, and microservices testing utilizing Kubernetes commands
- Conducting insightful feature demos for key stakeholders, including POs, Architects, and Services team.
Senior Verification Engineer
Ericsson Global India
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Thoroughly understanding and validating end-to-end functionality and workflow of the RM application
- Formulating comprehensive test plans and execution reports
- Conducting meticulous functional testing of COBA and NUM modules in Revenue Manager
- Showcasing expertise in REST automation testing using SoapUI (COBA) and Jives (NUM)
- Efficient handling of defect tracking, verification, and closure using MHWEB tool
- Ensuring rigorous sanity and regression testing for major releases and support phases
- Mentoring a team of 3 members, empowering them in functional and automation testing
- Acting as a primary SPOC for NUM, providing exemplary support for functional queries
- Leading grooming and KT sessions to effectively onboard new team members.
Senior Software Engineer (QA)
Hughes Systique
10.2012 - 03.2015
- Cultivating insightful client interactions to comprehend requirements and business scenarios
- Conducting comprehensive testing, scrutinizing end-to-end functionality and workflow
- Developing meticulous test plans and execution reports, focusing on Fault and Monitoring features
- Executing scalability testing, simulating thousands of devices and user operations
- Skillfully handling defects logging, tracking, verification, and closure
- Conducting rigorous sanity and regression tests for major releases
- Expertly testing configurations for ND Application, efficiently deploying various device profiles
- Automating front-end features, leveraging Google Robot Ride framework and Selenium IDE
- Providing impactful mentorship to a team of 4 members in manual testing and front-end automation.
Software Engineer
Infosys Technologies
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Cultivating profound understanding of end-to-end functionality and workflow
- Analyzing business scenarios and aligning them with meticulous requirements mapping
- Developing comprehensive system test cases using Mercury Quality Centre
- Excelling as a Developer/Tester, proactively enhancing JCL jobs and analyzing COBOL/DB2 code
- Executing end-to-end testing across three certification phases, ensuring superior validation of merchant records.
Education
Skills
- On-the-Job Trainings [Infosys]: Project 1: Insurance Information System Description: Developed modules for Insurance Information System, including Policy Master Maintenance, Customer Maintenance, Customer Policy Maintenance, and Reports Generation Role: Design and Development of Report Generation modules Technology Skills: C language Project 2: Hospital Management System Description: Contributed to Hospital Management System by developing the Report Generation module, enabling patient discharge and detailed discharge summary reports Role: Design and Development of Report Generation modules Project 3: Make My Trip - Mainframes Description: Designed and developed the login and flight management modules for the "Make My Trip" application Role: Responsible for complete module design and development Technology Skills: Net Classroom Trainings [Infosys]: Generic Training (February 2009 – April 2009) Achieved GPA of 44 out of 5 Syllabi included Computer Hardware and Software Systems (CHSS), Analysis of Algorithms, C, C Programming and Testing, UNIX, and Web Technologies Mainframes Training (May 2009 - June 2009) Achieved GPA of 43 out of 5 Syllabi included JCL, COBOL, DB2 NET Training (July 2009 - August 2009) Achieved GPA of 48 out of 5 Syllabi included C#, ASPnet, ADONET, and SQL Server Industrial Training/Projects: At Aricent Technologies: Study of Mobile Messaging Protocols Explored various Mobile Messaging Protocols like SMS, GSM, SMPP, and USSD Technology Skills: Mobile Communication Duration: 1 Month Functional Testing of AVOTUS Product Performed functional, regression, and sanity testing of the AVOTUS product Technology Skills: J2EE/Web Technologies, SQL Server 2005, VMware Duration: 1 Month At iSmart Panache: Functional Testing of In-House Product Conducted functional testing and validation of an in-house product based on distributed n-tier architecture Technology Skills: J2EE/Web Technologies Duration: 6 Weeks
Languages
English
Professional Working
Technical Skill Set
Windows, Linux, Basic Unix, Eclipse, Google Robot Framework, SoapUI, Selenium, JUnit, JMeter, Gerrit, Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, MySQL, Apache Cassandra, Aerospike, GNAT, MHWEB, JIRA, JIRA DC, Wireshark, tcpdump, Postman, REST, VMware, VirtualBox, TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, Diameter, Diameter, Swagger, Postman, SOAPUI, REST, Agile Testing, Virtual Machines, Cloud-based Environments, Prometheus, Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Reports
Selected Achievements
Earned multiple accolades and recognition for consistently delivering exceptional testing results during my tenure at Nokia R&D. Distinguished with the esteemed Power award for serving as a quality gatekeeper and ensuring seamless delivery in critical projects like Number Management and Revenue Manager at Ericsson R&D. Provided exemplary integration testing support for Number Management during an onsite assignment at Ericsson Karlskrona, Sweden, garnering high praise and positive feedback from the Karlskrona team. Received numerous appreciations for unwavering work ethic and dedication in the Revenue Manager Project at Ericsson, earning Quarterly awards and the title of key contributor. Recognized as an Instant Awards winner multiple times at Hughes Systique for making significant contributions to the Juniper Client. Maintained an unblemished academic record, securing top rank in all 8 semesters throughout my B.Tech (CS) program at the prestigious Institute of Technology & Management (ITM), Gurgaon, India. Graduated with First Class with Distinction, boasting an impressive aggregate score of 79%. Cultivated a passion for Hindustani classical vocal music, completing graduation from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and actively participating in various cultural events throughout school, college, and professional life.
Issue Expiry Date
01/31/2019 - 01/30/2029
Valid Visas
Work Permit (PR in process)
Personal Information
- Passport Number: T1541603
- Title: Senior QA Lead
- Date of Birth: 01/17/1987
- Marital Status: Married
Visas Stamped
Canada
Projects
Nokia Networks, Senior Test Specialist, 08/08/2018 - Present, Nokia Smart Plan Suite (SPS) - Cloud-Based Policy & Charging System for IoT and 5G, Spearheading R&D Testing for Nokia's cutting-edge Smart Plan Suite (SPS) to replace legacy IN (Surepay & ICC) and optimize global telecom prepaid billing. Analyzing business requirements and mapping them to comprehensive test specifications. Formulating robust test strategy, plans, cases, and procedures for end-to-end SDLC testing. Maintaining meticulous traceability matrix linking requirements to test cases. Facilitating seamless collaboration with Client Delivery Managers, Designers, and Developers. Executing meticulous manual and automated testing (using ROBOT) within Agile sprints. Managing defect lifecycle by meticulously documenting and tracking issues using bug tracking tools such as JIRA. Experienced in conducting root cause analysis to identify the underlying causes of defects and implement preventive measures. Mentoring and empowering new QA team members with reviews, task delegation, and tracking. Demonstrating expertise in CNF environment, helm charts deployment, and microservices testing utilizing Kubernetes commands. Conducting insightful feature demos for key stakeholders, including POs, Architects, and Services team. Ericsson Global India, Senior Verification Engineer, 20/04/2015 - 06/08/2018, Revenue Manager - Convergent Charging & Billing System for Telecom, Thoroughly understanding and validating end-to-end functionality and workflow of the RM application. Formulating comprehensive test plans and execution reports. Conducting meticulous functional testing of COBA and NUM modules in Revenue Manager. Showcasing expertise in REST automation testing using SoapUI (COBA) and Jives (NUM). Efficient handling of defect tracking, verification, and closure using MHWEB tool. Ensuring rigorous sanity and regression testing for major releases and support phases. Mentoring a team of 3 members, empowering them in functional and automation testing. Acting as a primary SPOC for NUM, providing exemplary support for functional queries. Leading grooming and KT sessions to effectively onboard new team members. Hughes Systique, Senior Software Engineer (QA), October 2012 - March 2015, Junos Space Network Director - Lifecycle Management Tool for Wired & Wireless Networks, Cultivating insightful client interactions to comprehend requirements and business scenarios. Conducting comprehensive testing, scrutinizing end-to-end functionality and workflow. Developing meticulous test plans and execution reports, focusing on Fault and Monitoring features. Executing scalability testing, simulating thousands of devices and user operations. Skillfully handling defects logging, tracking, verification, and closure. Conducting rigorous sanity and regression tests for major releases. Expertly testing configurations for ND Application, efficiently deploying various device profiles. Automating front-end features, leveraging Google Robot Ride framework and Selenium IDE. Providing impactful mentorship to a team of 4 members in manual testing and front-end automation. Infosys Technologies, Software Engineer, September 2009 - August 2010, Amex Partnership Certification System, Cultivating profound understanding of end-to-end functionality and workflow. Analyzing business scenarios and aligning them with meticulous requirements mapping. Developing comprehensive system test cases using Mercury Quality Centre. Excelling as a Developer/Tester, proactively enhancing JCL jobs and analyzing COBOL/DB2 code. Executing end-to-end testing across three certification phases, ensuring superior validation of merchant records.
Timeline
Senior Test Specialist
Nokia Networks
08.2018 - Current
Senior Verification Engineer
Ericsson Global India
04.2015 - 08.2018
Senior Software Engineer (QA)
Hughes Systique
10.2012 - 03.2015
Software Engineer
Infosys Technologies
09.2009 - 08.2010
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