About
Accomplished QA Lead/ QA Manager with 11+ years of experience and a proven track record of on-site global work experience in Canada and India. Led end-to-end deliverables and test governance for high-stakes projects across Telecom, Healthcare (GxP), Automotive, Banking, and Property Insurance.
Experience7
Lead Solutions (QA Lead)
Nov 2025 — Feb 2026Aligned Automations · Pune
Led the QA solution strategy and roadmap for a specialized business unit, focusing on high-level test governance and process integration. Established foundational QA metrics and documentation standards for the solution team.
- Established foundational QA metrics and documentation standards.
Quality Assurance Lead
Aug 2024 — Feb 2025Atlantis Consulting Group INC · Canada
Worked on-site with CPKC client, leading post-merger system integration for almost 100 applications. Created and executed test plans to validate complex data migrations and workflows. Led defect triage and RCA to identify process gaps.
- Received consistent client appreciations for high-quality work.
- Led system integration for CPKC ensuring strict process compliance.
Manager / Lead (QA)
June 2018 — April 2023Capgemini · India
Led a team of 10+ professionals, developed SOPs for various clients, and managed the full employee lifecycle. Coordinated with external auditors for CMMI compliance and conducted deep-dive testing across multiple phases.
- Reduced defect leakage by 40%.
- Achieved a 99% defect closure rate.
Senior Quality Engineer
Oct 2017 — June 2018Joules To Watts Business Solutions · India
Conducted end-to-end QA and functional testing for a major Telecom client. Led defect triage and RCA to identify process gaps.
- Successfully delivered system integration for a major telecom client.
Senior Engineer
Sep 2016 — Apr 2017Tech Mahindra · India
Designed and executed test scenarios for AT&T using REST/SOAP API and SQL backend validation. Participated in daily scrum calls in a global Agile environment.
- Improved quality standards through targeted RCA.
Senior Quality Engineer
Dec 2015 — May 2016Adecco India Pvt. Ltd · India
Conducted manual, functional, and integration testing for Credit Suisse. Collaborated with developers and stakeholders across multiple countries.
- Ensured backend data integrity for a global banking project.
Senior QA Engineer/ QA Lead
Aug 2011 — Nov 2015Axis Technical Pvt Ltd · India
Led and performed manual, functional, and integration testing for USA-based clients.
- Executed comprehensive testing cycles for international clients.
Education3
Post-Graduate in Project Management
2022 — 2023Conestoga College
Master of Computer Science (MSc.)
2022Pune University
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
2022Pune University
Certifications2
ISTQB Certified Tester
Connected Manager's Completion Certification