Shilpa Bhat

Managed and mentored a high-performing team of Quality Assurance Engineers, and Managers fostering professional growth and a collaborative
work environment. Established and led a PMO framework integrating Agile principles to enhance project governance and delivery. Implemented cross team collaboration processes and automation Improving the overall release timeline by
30%

Led the transformation to Left Shift QA by integrating Agile methodologies, resulting in improved delivery timelines and product quality. Collaborated with various teams to align release strategies with business objectives and helped to reduce customer escalations by
40%. Mentored teams on Agile best practices, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous learning.

Led a team of QA engineers, overseeing all aspects of software quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle. Responsible for driving automation excellence and reducing manual testing effort by 70% during production upgrades and cloud releases.

Responsible for leading a team of manual and automation engineers in ensuring the quality of software products. This involved developing and
executing test strategies, designing UI automation frameworks, and implementing process improvements to enhance overall QA efficiency and effectiveness. Responsible for hiring and grooming more than half of the team of 30 people.

Led Quality Assurance efforts for the Complex Event Processing team, ensuring delivery of high-quality software products. Developed and automated numerous test cases using Selenium, enhancing testing efficiency.

Managed the development of comprehensive and detailed test cases, ensuring thorough coverage of software functionalities. Automated a wide range of test cases using QTP and VB Script, streamlining the testing process.

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Psychology, expanding knowledge in human behavior and cognitive processes. This program complements technical skills with an understanding of user experience and team dynamics.

I completed a 6 month course in project management that was curated by Google on the CourseEra online platform.

I graduated with a certificate on Organizational Leadership from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. It was a year long distance education which enhanced my knowledge and skills on Leadership

Pursued a Masters in Computer Applications, deepening expertise in advanced computing principles and software engineering. Engaged in comprehensive studies to enhance technical and analytical skills.

Completed a Bachelor in Computer Applications, gaining foundational knowledge in computer science and software development. Focused on core programming concepts and application development.