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

  1. Lead Solutions (QA Lead)

    Nov 2025 — Feb 2026

    Aligned 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.
  2. Quality Assurance Lead

    Aug 2024 — Feb 2025

    Atlantis 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.
  3. Manager / Lead (QA)

    June 2018 — April 2023

    Capgemini · 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.
  4. Senior Quality Engineer

    Oct 2017 — June 2018

    Joules 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.
  5. Senior Engineer

    Sep 2016 — Apr 2017

    Tech 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.
  6. Senior Quality Engineer

    Dec 2015 — May 2016

    Adecco 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.
  7. Senior QA Engineer/ QA Lead

    Aug 2011 — Nov 2015

    Axis 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 — 2023

    Conestoga College

  • Master of Computer Science (MSc.)

    2022

    Pune University

  • Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)

    2022

    Pune University

Certifications2

  • ISTQB Certified Tester

  • Connected Manager's Completion Certification