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Rashmi Vijaykumar

Quality Assurance Lead
Sydney,NSW

Summary

Quality Assurance Lead professional with extensive experience in leading QA initiatives and driving continuous improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction. Adept at mentoring junior testers and conducting workshops to enhance team skills and improve overall testing processes. Proficient in conducting compliance reviews, ensuring 100% adherence to standards. Recognized for driving revenue growth and reducing post-release issues through meticulous attention to detail and strategic leadership.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Lead

Harman Connected Services
06.2015 - 08.2020

Client : Microsoft , Bellevue US.

Project : Portal Azure & Gigjam

  • Served as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all Quality Assurance (QA) aspects related to releases, cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders .
  • Conducted reviews of test artifacts, ensuring 100% compliance with established standards and best practices.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of test results, leading to improved decision-making during release planning meetings.
  • Prepared and delivered comprehensive test reports to clients, which aided in reducing post-release issues by 30%.
  • Maintained a high CSAT score of 97% by proactively addressing customer concerns and implementing process improvements based on feedback.
  • Delivered product demonstration to Microsoft's international sales executives, showcasing capabilities on a global scale.
  • Conducted quality audits across internal teams, ensuring Quality Compliance and driving process improvements.
  • Conducted interviews for 40+ candidates across teams, enhancing talent acquisition strategies and supporting organizational growth.
  • Led participation in Scrum activities, taking charge of planning and daily stand-ups, to drive QA efforts in alignment with project objectives

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Harman Connected Services
04.2011 - 04.2015

Client - TUI , Luton, UK ( Travel )

Client - Lebara , AU, (Mobile testing )

  • Designed and documented test cases, resulting in 95% test coverage and contributing to successful release of high-quality products.
  • Developed test metrics, estimation tables and charts, leading to improvement in testing efficiency and helping in decision-making processes.
  • Engaged in user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring that software met user requirements and expectations before deployment
  • Contributed to mobile testing initiatives, ensuring seamless functionality and compatibility across various mobile devices and platforms.
  • Involved in performance testing strategies to identify and address bottlenecks, optimizing application performance and user experience.
  • Mentoring junior testers to achieve proficiency in testing methodologies required as per industry standards.
  • Implemented regular communication channels between onsite and offshore teams, resulting in efficient team coordination and project delivery.

Quality Engineer

SAP Labs
09.2008 - 03.2011

Project - Internet Banking (loans)

  • Authored detailed test cases and mapped them to use cases based on requirements, ensuring precision in validation.
  • Played key role in executing test cases, reporting and reviewing Change requests, updating test plan with new scenarios.
  • Led failure investigations, on-site inspections and root-cause analysis.
  • Contributed to usability testing efforts to enhance user experience and usability aspects of the product.
  • Executed functional, end-to-end, regression and verification tests on web applications and platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Science

Vishweshwariah Technilogical University
04.2001 -

Skills

    Stakeholder Management , Training and mentoring

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Awards & Recognitions

  • Recipient of the 'Hawk Eye Award' for demonstrating unparalleled attention to detail and precision in manual testing, leading to a 98% defect detection rate and ensuring top-notch product quality.
  • Customer Impact Award: Received for identifying critical defects during manual testing, preventing potential customer-facing issues and enhancing product satisfaction.
  • Actively participated as a team member in the Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee, ensuring a safe and respectful work environment for all employees.
  • Engaged in various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, contributing positively to our community and fostering a sense of social responsibility within the organization.

Timeline

Quality Assurance Lead

Harman Connected Services
06.2015 - 08.2020

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Harman Connected Services
04.2011 - 04.2015

Quality Engineer

SAP Labs
09.2008 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Science

Vishweshwariah Technilogical University
04.2001 -
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