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shree ladgaonkar

@shreeladgaonkar

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Senior software testing lead specializing in automation, QA strategy, and CI/CD.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior QA/automation leadership role where I can drive test strategy, build automation frameworks, mentor teams, and advance CI/CD practices within Agile environments.

I am a senior software testing professional with over 18 years in IT, including 15+ years focused in Telecom and Health domains, delivering end-to-end testing leadership across Agile and Waterfall environments.

I specialize in developing robust automation frameworks using Selenium with Java, API testing, and implementing CI/CD within the SDLC/STLC. I designed an in-house automation tool, Qoe-Ally, to streamline automated script generation and execution.

I have led and coordinated large testing teams (up to 23 members), crafted comprehensive test strategies and plans, and ensured quality management standards for complex web and desktop applications.

I am adept at collaborating with development teams to clarify requirements, executing manual and automated testing using tools like Microsoft Azure, SQL, Oracle, QTP, and driving continuous improvement in testing processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Software Test Designer

Bio-Analytical Technologies

Jan 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 8 months)

Led end-to-end testing for Agile desktop and web applications, created complex test plans and automation strategies, and improved test efficiency by developing an in-house Selenium+Java tool (Qoe-Ally).

Selenium Webdriver Java API Testing Test Planning CI CD SQL Oracle Agile Scrum Test Automation

Test Lead

Tech Mahindra

Aug 2010 - Jan 2022 (11 years 5 months)

Led testing for nine web applications under Agile and Waterfall, managed a 23-member testing team, and implemented automation using QTP and Selenium to ensure application stability and on-time delivery.

Selenium Test Planning Stakeholder Management Agile Regression Testing Team Management Reporting

Senior Test Engineer

Tech Mahindra

Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year)

Coordinated and executed UAT/ORT for AT&T services, developed detailed test scenarios to secure stakeholder approvals, and tracked milestones to meet project timelines.

UAT ORT Test Reporting Agile Test Execution Project Coordination

Senior Support Engineer

Tech Mahindra

Aug 2010 - Jul 2013 (2 years 11 months)

Tested PSTN lines and switches for DSL services, supported offshore client Telus with functional and regression testing, and managed critical server incidents to maintain operations.

DSL Incident Management Support Troubleshooting Lynx Ticketing Regression Testing

Senior Tech Support

IBM Daksh

Feb 2007 - Aug 2010 (3 years 6 months)

Provided technical support for UK ISP customers, resolved internet and email issues via Remedy, conducted line testing, and served as SME during assistant manager absences.

Customer Support Remedy SME Training Ticketing Systems