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Pradeep kumar Yadav

Pune

Summary

Accomplished Software Testing Lead with 12 years of experience in manual and automated testing for mobile and web-based applications, specializing in ecommerce, customized web applications, digital publications, and payment gateways. Expertise in QA processes, intermediate level of expertise in automation frameworks, and ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Proficient in leading cross-functional teams, managing resource allocation, and aligning QA strategies with agile project goals and deadlines. Skilled in sprint planning, conducting retrospective meetings, and leveraging insights from bug trends, test case performance, and defect analysis to enhance efficiency. Successfully reduced UAT and UTS bugs, improving product quality through optimized testing strategies, comprehensive test coverage, and proactive defect management.

Hands-on expertise in API testing, SEO testing, and employing automation tools to enhance test efficiency. Committed to driving collaboration, mentoring team members, and fostering continuous improvement in QA processes to meet and exceed stakeholder expectations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Lead

IProgrammer Solutions Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - Current

Project: Utec by UltraTech

  • Directed end-to-end testing for mobile applications catering to multiple user roles (Partners and IHBs).
  • Designed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure functionality, performance, and security.
  • Conducted sprint planning and retrospectives to refine QA processes and align with project timelines.
  • Reduced defect leakage by implementing early-stage testing strategies and automation frameworks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve defects, improve coverage, and enhance overall product quality.

Software QA Lead

MarketGoal Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 04.2022
  • Projects: Enhance | PageTurnPro | Takeout7 | Nufoot
  • Developed automation frameworks using Selenium, TestNG, and Maven for regression and functional testing.
  • Ensured seamless API testing, responsive design verification, and SEO compliance across projects.
  • Conducted sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to enhance team efficiency.
  • Optimized test case execution by creating reusable methods and test scripts for automation.
  • Presented QA insights and progress reports to stakeholders, driving informed decision-making.

Software Test Engineer

Acknown Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
09.2011 - 12.2014
  • Projects: Idyll Home | Donaghys | Montcalm London
  • Prepared test plans, test cases, and bug reports while ensuring adherence to Agile methodology.
  • Conducted functional, GUI, regression, integration, and UAT testing across multiple platforms.
  • Performed cross-browser and responsive testing on desktop and mobile devices.
  • Identified and mitigated risks during design discussions and project planning sessions.
  • Documented test processes, scenarios, and results to enhance QA transparency and collaboration.

Education

Master of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Sciences

RYK College
Nashik, India
05.2009

Skills

  • Quality Assurance Leadership
  • Automation Testing
  • API Testing and Integration
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Defect Management and Process Optimization
  • Manual Testing (Functional, Regression, System, UAT, and Integration Testing)
  • Mobile and Web Application Testing (Cross-Browser and Responsive Testing)
  • Test Plan and Test Case Design
  • SEO Testing and Compliance Verification
  • Performance and Load Testing
  • E2E Scenario Identification and Basic Automation Framework Development
  • Defect Reporting and Tracking Tools (JIRA)
  • Database Testing and SQL Queries
  • Stakeholder Communication and Reporting
  • Mentoring and Team Collaboration
  • Knowledge Transfer and Documentation
  • Risk Analysis and Mitigation
  • E-commerce and Digital Publishing Domain Expertise

Accomplishments

Best Performer Award Winner 2016, 2017 & 2019 in MarketGoal Digital Solutions Pvt Ltd

Certification

Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance - Certification ID : 001259648)

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

QA Lead

IProgrammer Solutions Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - Current

Software QA Lead

MarketGoal Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 04.2022

Software Test Engineer

Acknown Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
09.2011 - 12.2014

Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance - Certification ID : 001259648)

Master of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Sciences

RYK College
Pradeep kumar Yadav