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Almin Pogalva

Almin Pogalva

Liverpool

Summary

IT Professional with over 10 years of proven experience in software quality assurance testing of diverse products/applications on various platforms. Experienced in the implementation of different QA methodologies, policies, strategies, and plans in all stages of SDLC. Extensive knowledge in testing concepts, methodologies, Agile process model, and SCRUM methodology. High-level proficiency with manual testing and mid-level proficiency in automation testing.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Analyst

Infosys
08.2022 - 01.2025
  • Independently wrote and executed complex test cases and acceptance criteria for both functional and regression testing.
  • Submitted detailed analysis of all testing carried out on software environments, ensuring that all bugs, risks, and issues were correctly logged.
  • Completed test scripts, making recommendations for further test support.
  • Mentored and coached junior staff, sharing knowledge and offering support.
  • Utilized Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies to complete projects quickly and efficiently.
  • Conducted rigorous regression testing to identify software bugs and verify fixes in subsequent releases.
  • Advocated for quality assurance best practices throughout the software development process.
  • Monitored testing progress and provided updates to stakeholders on key milestones and issues.
  • Designed and executed detailed test plans to validate software functionality against client requirements.
  • Led user acceptance testing sessions with clients, gathering feedback to enhance product quality.
  • Investigated software anomalies reported by users to reproduce and document issues for fixing.
  • Participated in sprint planning meetings, contributing insights on the testability of features.

Business Process Lead - QA

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • Leading a team of testers and be responsible for the quality of their work
  • Creating test plans and strategies
  • Identifying and documenting defects
  • Tracking Quality Assurance metrics (e.g. defect density, open defect count)
  • Participating in daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives
  • Coordinating with other teams to ensure timely delivery of quality software product.
  • Experience with test management tools (e.g. JIRA, Quality Center)

Senior Software Engineer - Quality Assurance

CitiusTech healthcare technology private ltd
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Performing Requirement Analysis
  • Expertise in understanding of the user stories/scenarios of the system
  • Performing Test Execution in HP Quality Center
  • Performing Defect Logging/Reporting, Defect Tracking, Status reporting
  • Reviewing test cases, defects and creation of Review log
  • Responsible for Testing (Functional, regression, UAT and End to End )
  • Execution of Regression test suites
  • Defect/Bug management (Tracking or reporting Bug/Defect in HPQC).
  • Communicating with onsite coordinator on Daily Status Calls
  • Automating written test cases as per the given scenario using selenium web driver and robot framework.
  • Performing API Testing using post man.
  • Performing cross browser testing.
  • Deploying code on the environment using chef, run deck application.
  • Writing automation test scripts using selenium web driver and Robot framework.

Test Associate

Larsen & Toubro Infotech
08.2014 - 06.2018
  • Analyzing the requirements, Understanding the business logic
  • Test Scenarios identification, Test case creation, Test case execution
  • Defect logging and re-testing
  • Script development for newly added services in TOSCA
  • Test Data setup for functional and regression testing
  • Regression testing for various MIND services using TOSCA
  • Writing/Updating test cases as per client requirement.
  • Executing regression Batch suite as per release requirement.
  • Reporting and tracking the bugs found during regression suite execution.
  • Understating application workflow for new enhancement.
  • Effectively communicate defect related issues to the Leads.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned QA activities.
  • Own complete QA responsibilities for application including requirement gathering.
  • Collaborated with development teams to identify software bugs and facilitate swift resolution.
  • Prepared and presented detailed reports on test findings and progress to senior management.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
05-2014

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
04-2012

Skills

  • Test Cases & Processes
  • Functional Requirements
  • Scripting & Documentation
  • API Testing
  • Regression & Negative Testing
  • UI Testing
  • Test Coverages
  • Agile Testing
  • Automation Testing
  • Defect / Bug Tracking
  • Cross Browser Testing
  • User acceptance testing
  • Requirements analysis
  • Defect tracking
  • Manual testing
  • Test execution

TECHNOLOGY & TESTING PROFICIENCIES

Testing   Tools:

Tosca Automation Test Tool, Sauce Labs, Toad for Oracle, Oxygen XML, Fast Automation Tool, Selenium Web Driver, Robot Framework, SQL Developer

Monitoring Tools:

JIRA, ALM, TRELLO, GITHUB, CHEF, RUNDECK

Testing   Methodologies:

Feature   Testing, Production Line Testing, Functionality Testing, Validation Testing,   Manual Testing, Agile Testing

Systems:

Windows

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, Indian Testing Board, 09/2014
  • CP-BAT Certified Professional Basic Agile Testing, Indian Testing Board, 09/2014
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst, Gas Q

Timeline

Test Analyst

Infosys
08.2022 - 01.2025

Business Process Lead - QA

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2019 - 08.2022

Senior Software Engineer - Quality Assurance

CitiusTech healthcare technology private ltd
07.2018 - 12.2018

Test Associate

Larsen & Toubro Infotech
08.2014 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

Master of Science - Information Technology

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

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