Swapna Mohapatra Panda
Bhubaneswar,Odisha
Summary
Senior Test Consultant and Test Lead with over 12 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, focusing on end-to-end test strategy, execution, and defect management for complex enterprise systems. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement risk-based testing approaches, resulting in enhanced testing solutions that meet business objectives. Expertise in quality assurance for web and mobile banking applications, ensuring rapid resolution of high-impact issues. Committed to process improvement and risk mitigation to drive quality excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Test Consultant
DataTorque
Wellington, New Zealand
11.2022 - Current
- Led testing efforts for complex software solutions, emphasizing quality assurance and defect management.
- Defined and executed comprehensive test strategies across RMS and CMS modules.
- Managed cross-functional testing team, overseeing task assignments and mentoring junior testers.
- Collaborated with Business Analysts, Developers, and Product Owners to refine requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Conducted test planning, estimation, and risk-based design for SIT, regression, and UAT phases.
- Facilitated defect triage meetings, prioritized issues, ensuring closure of high-impact bugs in Azure DevOps and JIRA.
- Delivered client-facing demos showcasing test coverage and quality KPIs.
- Advocated for process improvements and automation adoption in repetitive validation workflows.
Test Lead
QualIT / KiwiBank
Wellington, New Zealand
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed team of testers to execute manual and automated tests efficiently.
- Conducted functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing to ensure quality.
- Presented weekly test progress and quality metrics to stakeholders and product owners.
- Tested web application for Internet Banking compatibility, recommending cross-browser improvements.
- Tracked project timelines, communicating delays or risks promptly.
- Applied Agile and Scrum methodologies to meet demanding project milestones.
- Implemented risk-based testing approaches to prioritize efforts based on identified risks.
- Ensured testing activities effectively mitigated identified risks.
Senior Test Consultant
Capgemini /HSBC Bank
India
03.2011 - 01.2014
- Delivered high-quality testing services for large-scale banking projects, focusing on mobile banking applications.
- Developed comprehensive test plans outlining scope, objectives, resources, and schedules.
- Defined testing strategies encompassing functional, performance, security, and usability testing.
- Implemented effective test plans and processes for large-scale project execution.
- Facilitated defect triage meetings to prioritize bug fixes between developers and testers.
Senior Test Analyst
IBM
India
07.2009 - 02.2011
- Created comprehensive test documentation, detailing test cases and traceability matrices for all testing scenarios.
- Executed system integration testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing to validate product functionality.
- Managed defect processes in JIRA, prioritizing defects and ensuring timely resolution by development teams.
- Trained junior testers on test case development and defect logging to improve team productivity.
- Aligned testing coverage with business requirements through coordination with stakeholders to mitigate risks.
- Documented and triaged software defects while collaborating with developers for efficient resolutions.
- Reviewed customer feedback on application performance to identify areas for enhancement.
- Provided technical guidance to junior QA team members on best practices in software testing.
Test Engineer
Lightbulb Technology Pvt Ltd
India
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Developed comprehensive test plans and strategies for software products.
- Conducted functional, performance, stress, and regression tests to ensure quality.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve bugs effectively.
- Communicated analysis results to clients and coworkers to maintain transparency.
Test Analyst
Opus Software Solutions
India
01.2007 - 05.2008
- Executed manual system, functional, and GUI testing; logged defects following test case execution.
- Validated backend data through SQL queries; conducted load testing using Open STA.
- Developed detailed test cases and scripts aligned with business requirements.
- Contributed to product design reviews, offering insights on functional requirements and potential issues.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Technology
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Bhubaneswar, Odisha09-2006
Skills
- Test planning and process improvement
- Defect management and resolution
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Agile methodologies and practices
- Client presentations and engagement
- Mentoring and coaching junior testers
- Web and mobile Banking application testing
- Software development tools: JIRA, Confluence
Accomplishments
Awarded Rising STAR and later GEM OF AN ASSOCIATE at the Capgemini.
Best Team Leader in mentoring fresh graduates at KiwiBank
Presentations Trainings
- Conducted workshops on Software Testing for fresh graduates and new joiners.
- Provided Agile training on key topics like Scrum, Kanban, user stories, estimation, retrospectives, and scaling frameworks to enhance team understanding, collaboration, and efficiency.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Test Consultant
DataTorque
11.2022 - Current
Test Lead
QualIT / KiwiBank
01.2020 - 11.2022
Senior Test Consultant
Capgemini /HSBC Bank
03.2011 - 01.2014
Senior Test Analyst
IBM
07.2009 - 02.2011
Test Engineer
Lightbulb Technology Pvt Ltd
05.2008 - 07.2009
Test Analyst
Opus Software Solutions
01.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Technology
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
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