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Varsha Kadajji Nagarajappa

Eindhoven,NB

Summary

Dynamic Senior QA Manager with extensive experience at Qualitest, driving quality assurance excellence through innovative test automation and strategic risk management. Proven track record in mentoring teams and enhancing product quality, achieving significant reductions in defects. Skilled in stakeholder communication and agile methodologies, fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Experienced with quality assurance strategies and methodologies, ensuring high standards and compliance. Utilizes keen attention to detail and robust analytical skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently. Track record of fostering collaborative environment to achieve consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior QA Manager

Qualitest Working for Pvh Corp. De
04.2019 - Current
  • Introduced automation tools to optimize testing efforts and reduce manual workload on the team members.
  • Oversaw budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management activities for all QA-related projects in the organization.
  • Established a strong QA team by recruiting, training, and mentoring skilled professionals.
  • Developed comprehensive test plans and strategies to address functional, performance, security, and usability aspects of software products.
  • Fostered a collaborative environment within the team by promoting open communication channels and facilitating knowledge sharing sessions among peers.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive effective communication and seamless project execution.
  • Improved software quality by implementing rigorous testing processes and techniques.
  • Implemented continuous process improvement initiatives to streamline QA operations and maximize efficiency.
  • Established a centralized repository of test artifacts, enabling easy access and reusability for future projects thus reducing the time and effort involved in creating new test assets.
  • Managed end-to-end testing efforts for multiple projects, ensuring successful release of robust applications.
  • Reviewed competitors'' products to identify potential gaps in our own offerings and worked closely with product management and development teams to bridge those gaps.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of critical issues and collaborated with development teams for timely resolution, reducing overall defect rates.
  • Provided regular progress reports to stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, risks, mitigation plans, and other relevant updates.
  • Mentored junior team members on various aspects of quality assurance principles, methodologies, tools and technologies while driving their professional growth within the organization.
  • Maintained strict compliance with regulatory requirements by implementing appropriate controls within the QA framework.
  • Championed a culture of excellence among team members by setting high expectations for quality assurance standards.
  • Evaluated emerging trends in QA methodologies and implemented industry best practices to maintain cutting-edge expertise within the team.
  • Reduced production defects with thorough review of product requirements and proactive identification of potential issues.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products through efficient QA management.
  • Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.

Senior QA Lead

QualiTest
04.2018 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and functionalities.
  • Improved product quality by implementing comprehensive test strategies and plans for various software applications.
  • Evaluated potential risks associated with new software releases by performing extensive regression testing as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements by staying up-to-date on the latest trends in software quality assurance.
  • Assisted in the selection and implementation of appropriate testing tools and frameworks, increasing overall productivity of the QA team.
  • Reduced software defects by conducting thorough manual and automated testing on a regular basis.
  • Identified areas for improvement in the QA process, leading to increased efficiency and reduced turnaround time for bug fixes.
  • Implemented continuous integration processes, reducing time spent on repetitive tasks and allowing for faster defect detection.

QA Analyst

Infosys Technologies
07.2007 - 10.2017
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and bug fixes.
  • Streamlined QA processes for better efficiency, implementing standardized test cases across multiple projects.
  • Supported timely project completion through efficient prioritization and execution of test tasks.
  • Identified opportunities for automation, implementing script-based tests to minimize manual effort and increase accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Tumkur, Bangalore
07-2006

Skills

  • Test case design
  • Test automation frameworks
  • Functional testing
  • User acceptance testing
  • Team mentoring
  • Data validation
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Mobile application testing
  • Requirements analysis
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Defect tracking tools
  • Usability testing
  • Expert test management
  • Agile development process
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Web application testing
  • Attention to detail
  • Risk analysis and mitigation
  • Employee supervision
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Operations management
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Quality testing
  • Continuous improvement
  • Project management
  • Product testing
  • Quality assurance management

Certification

  • [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Senior QA Manager

Qualitest Working for Pvh Corp. De
04.2019 - Current

Senior QA Lead

QualiTest
04.2018 - 03.2021

QA Analyst

Infosys Technologies
07.2007 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Siddaganga Institute of Technology

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