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Sharada Gopinath

@sharadagopinath

QA Manager with expertise in product management and quality assurance.

India
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning in quality assurance.

I am a seasoned QA Manager with extensive experience in product management and quality assurance, having worked with ConAm Technologies and Indxx Capital. My career is marked by a commitment to excellence, where I have successfully achieved a 50% reduction in defects through effective test planning and team leadership. My expertise lies in Salesforce and Selenium, and I am passionate about Agile methodologies and continuous improvement.

Throughout my career, I have managed product development for various projects, collaborating closely with stakeholders to gather and refine business requirements. I have led high-performing test teams, implemented QA processes, and developed test automation solutions that have significantly enhanced product quality. My ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders has been instrumental in driving operational efficiency and delivering key projects on time.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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QA | Product Management

ConAm Technologies

Feb 2023 - Dec 2023 (10 months)

Managed product development for the Real Estate Solutions product on the Salesforce platform, collaborating with stakeholders to refine business requirements and translate them into actionable user stories. Oversaw the development and launch of the product using Salesforce Experience Cloud, implementing custom features and automating tasks to streamline operations.

IS

QA Manager / Lead

Indxx Capital Management Services

Sep 2016 - May 2019 (2 years 8 months)

Developed a comprehensive QA system and established a self-directed testing team, initiating and implementing QA processes across multiple projects. Mentored a team of 5-6 members, providing training and guidance, and created a Test Automation solution with Selenium, Java, and TestNG.

UT

Independent Consultant (Freelancer Testing)

uTest.com

Jun 2011 - Jun 2016 (5 years)

Executed exploratory, functional, and GUI testing across various domains, including health and gaming, and developed and updated test cases while documenting bugs. Conducted testing for mobile and tablet applications on both iOS and Android platforms, collaborating on major projects.

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Software Programmer

Chandrakant Information Software Solutions (CISS)

Aug 2002 - Sep 2004 (2 years 1 month)

Worked as a Software Programmer, contributing to various software development projects. Gained foundational experience in programming and software solutions.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SC

Scrum Champions

Scrum Master Course, Scrum & Agile Concepts

2024 - 2024

Completed an online Scrum Master Course through Scrum Champions, focusing on Scrum and Agile concepts. This certification enhanced my understanding and application of Agile methodologies in project management and quality assurance.

IS

ISTQB

ISTQB Foundation Level Certification, Software Testing

2016 - 2016

Obtained the ISTQB Foundation Level Certification, demonstrating foundational knowledge in software testing principles and practices. This certification validates my expertise in various testing methodologies and quality assurance processes.

AC

A.P. Productivity Council

Post Graduate Diploma, Computer Programming & Methods

1998 - 1999

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Programming & Methods at A.P. Productivity Council. This program provided in-depth knowledge and practical skills in computer programming and various computational methods.

SU

S.V. University

Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, Accountancy & Statistics

1995 - 1998

Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from S.V. University, specializing in Mathematics, Accountancy, and Statistics. This comprehensive program provided a strong analytical foundation and quantitative skills essential for problem-solving.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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