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Sowmiya Govindaraj

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Quality-focused software analyst and test engineer specializing in manual and automation testing.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior QA/testing role where I can where I can give my fullest, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive quality in agile product teams.

I am a quality-focused Software Analyst with eight years of hands-on experience in manual and automation testing, delivering reliable software through disciplined QA practices.

I specialize in developing test plans, technical and functional test cases, system integration testing, UAT, regression testing and defect management using tools like UFT, ALM, JIRA and Azure DevOps.

My achievements include optimizing test execution to meet aggressive timelines, creating and maintaining automation and regression suites, and supporting successful product launches across large programs such as Dynamics 365 migrations and enterprise transformation initiatives.

I collaborate closely with BAs, developers, Scrum Masters and Product Owners, identify risks early, and provide strategic solutions to improve product quality and streamline test processes.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Test Analyst

Current

Y Minds Tech Pty Ltd

Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)

Coordinate testing for a Dynamics 365 migration (Project LYFT), designed and executed test cases and regression suites, and managed defects and UAT test data in Azure DevOps to support successful system upgrades.

Azure DevOps Regression Testing Testing Design UAT

Senior Test Analyst

Allianz Australia Insurance Limited

Jan 2021 - Sep 2021 (8 months)

Supported OMNIA transformation with end-to-end testing, optimized test execution to meet tight timelines, created regression suites, and managed defects and telephonic call-flow testing in JIRA during product launch.

Manual Testing Test Strategy Jira UAT Regression Testing Call Flow Verification

Senior Test Analyst

Commonwealth Bank Of Australia

Aug 2014 - Jul 2015 (11 months)

Performed end-to-end and regression testing for PD Tools (FACT), created test scenarios and data, tracked tests in ALM, and improved execution efficiency and defect resolution processes.

ALM Regression Testing

Test Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Feb 2008 - Dec 2013 (5 years 10 months)

Delivered manual and automated testing (UFT) across multiple insurance and healthcare projects, built and maintained regression suites, developed macros for data handling, and supported automation frameworks and audits.

ALM ClearQuest Automation Framework Regression Testing Mainframe Testing

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd

Jul 2009 - Feb 2010 (7 months)

Authored test plans and scenarios for Hartford Life Insurance projects, developed automation and macros, tracked metrics in ALM, and improved QA processes and documentation.

ALM Test Planning Metrics