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Ushma Pancholi

Markham,ON

Summary

Dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist with over 6 years of experience in manual and automation testing across various SDLC methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. Proficient in leading complex testing projects and ensuring the delivery of high-quality digital solutions. Expertise in QA processes, test planning, defect management, and the use of tools like Selenium WebDriver, JIRA, and TestNG. Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improved health outcomes and value in technology initiatives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Test Analyst

Freelance-UTest
Remote
05.2023 - Current
  • Led the execution of comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure software quality and reliability.
  • Conducted rigorous manual testing, identifying and documenting critical bugs to enhance product performance.
  • Supported regression testing efforts for the integration of new features, ensuring seamless deployment.
  • Utilized defect tracking tools to maintain detailed documentation and streamline the defect resolution process.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products, contributing to reduced time-to-market.

Test Engineer/QA

Wipro Limited
Remote, ON
04.2021 - Current
  • Managed QA activities for Ford Motor projects, including Blackbox, Functional, Regression, Smoke, and Sanity testing.
  • Developed and maintained Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) tailored for Regression testing.
  • Utilized Postman for API testing to enhance software quality and user experience.
  • Led defect management efforts, ensuring validation of fixes and continuous improvement in each sprint.
  • Coordinated with project teams to review and analyze SDLC artifacts, ensuring alignment with business requirements.

QA Analyst

Ramp Group
Markham, Ontario
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Conducted functional and non-functional testing for General Motor's infotainment systems, increasing product quality and profit.
  • Developed and executed automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java.
  • Performed cross-browser testing to ensure compatibility and delivered comprehensive test summary reports.
  • Engaged in defect verification, logging, and tracking using JIRA, contributing to improved product performance.

Manual Tester

Productivity Goddess
Toronto, Ontario
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Participated in all phases of the STLC, ensuring thorough testing and quality assurance.
  • Developed and executed SQL queries for backend testing, validating data integrity across databases.
  • Facilitated end-to-end integration testing, coordinating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth releases.

Education

Mobile Application Design And Development - Information Technology

Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON
05-2018

Master of Engineering - Electronics And Communication

Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat,India
04-2015

Skills

  • Quality Assurance: Manual Testing, Automation Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, UAT, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, Exploratory Testing
  • Tools & Technologies: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Eclipse IDE, JIRA, Confluence, Postman, Jenkins, Maven, GIT
  • SDLC Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, Iterative
  • Defect Management: Defect Logging, Tracking, and Reporting using JIRA, ALM
  • Database Management: SQL, NoSQL (Oracle, MySQL, DynamoDB)
  • Cloud Technologies: AWS, Azure (basic understanding)
  • Programming Languages: Java, Python (scripting for automation tasks)
  • Compliance & Standards: Knowledge of PHIPA, QA best practices
  • Soft Skills: Problem-solving, Analytical Thinking, Strong Communication, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Adaptability

Certification

  • QA Certification: ISTQB (in progress)
  • Agile Certification: (in progress)
  • AWS/Azure Cloud Certification: (basic understanding, pursuing further certification)

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of the Association for Software Testing (AST)
  • Active participant in local QA meetups and online communities

Timeline

Software Test Analyst

Freelance-UTest
05.2023 - Current

Test Engineer/QA

Wipro Limited
04.2021 - Current

QA Analyst

Ramp Group
03.2019 - 03.2021

Manual Tester

Productivity Goddess
01.2018 - 01.2019

Mobile Application Design And Development - Information Technology

Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology

Master of Engineering - Electronics And Communication

Gujarat Technological University

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