SUNITA SAWANT
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic QA Lead and QA Manager with over 11 years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance across diverse domains. Proven expertise in Agile methodologies, API Testing with Postman and SOAP UI, and proficiency in SQL, MySQL, and MongoDB. Skilled in managing teams of up to 10 members and delivering defect-free releases on tight deadlines. Comprehensive knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and various testing types enhances quality assurance processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Consultant – QA Lead / QA Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2021 - Current
- Building and managing effective QA teams; setting goals and ensuring optimal utilization of resources.
- Handling performance management including regular one-on-one meetings and reviews.
- Creating and executing comprehensive test strategies and test plans.
- Acting as single point of contact for QA deliverables across projects.
- Managing QA activities throughout development, release, and post-release phases.
- Leading daily QA activities within Agile/Scrum environments.
- Integrating UI automation with CI/CD pipelines.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Managing defect lifecycle and reporting quality metrics to stakeholders.
Senior Software Test Executive
Direction Software LLP
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Executed end-to-end testing in Agile projects.
- Managed test execution, defect tracking, and UAT support.
- Collaborated closely with development teams to ensure quality deliverables.
Assistant Manager
Cox & Kings Ltd.
10.2014 - 09.2019
- Provide input on performance of other QA Analysts and Software Test Engineers to management for performance reviews.
- Provide expert level instruction to assist other team members develop SQL queries to retrieve data for validation purposes.
- Own Product Quality and continuous improvement of the same
- Design & Implement Quality Assurance Processes, provide refinements, innovate and improvise.
- Participate in daily scrum meetings, ensure progress is made, unblock blockers.
- Create/Review Test Plan and Strategy documents created by other team members to ensure that proper plans have been created for each project
Software Test Engineer
Softlink Global Pvt. Ltd.
12.2011 - 10.2014
- Performed functional, system, and regression testing.
- Prepared test cases, test data, and defect reports.
- Worked closely with developers to validate fixes.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication
SNDT University
Mumbai06-2007
HSC - Science
V.G. Vaze College
Mumbai06-2003
SSC -
Mulund Vidya Mandir
Mumbai06-2001
Skills
- Domains: Web Applications, Enterprise Systems, Business Applications
- Test Case Management Tools: QTest
- Defect Tracking Tools: JIRA, Bugzilla
- Platforms: Websites, Desktop Applications and Mobile Applications
- Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, Android and IOS
- API Tools: Postman, SOAP UI
- Databases: SQL, MySQL, MongoDB
- Version Control: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall
Accomplishments
- Bronze Medal Award – Best Performer (QA Team) Pinnacle Star Award (March 2017 – March 2018).
- Successfully delivered multiple projects with outstanding results as per agreed scope & time.
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
TOTAL EXPERIENCE
11+ Years (Software Testing and QA Leadership)
Certification
ISTQB – Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
Timeline
Assistant Consultant – QA Lead / QA Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2021 - Current
Senior Software Test Executive
Direction Software LLP
03.2021 - 10.2021
Assistant Manager
Cox & Kings Ltd.
10.2014 - 09.2019
Software Test Engineer
Softlink Global Pvt. Ltd.
12.2011 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication
SNDT University
HSC - Science
V.G. Vaze College
SSC -
Mulund Vidya Mandir