Manali Patel, PMP® — QA Manager

I am a QA Leader and Automation Specialist with 10+ years of experience delivering high-quality solutions across banking, financial services, retail, healthcare, and enterprise applications. I am a PMP® certified professional and an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), with a strong focus on end-to-end project delivery and execution excellence. I combine hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership to drive reliable, scalable, and value-driven outcomes across diverse delivery environments. My experience includes building and scaling automation frameworks, mentoring cross-functional QA teams, and driving the adoption of Agile and BDD practices. I have contributed to performance (JMeter) and security testing, helping organizations release secure, high-performing digital solutions. Technical expertise includes: Playwright, Selenium, BDD, API Testing, SQL, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab), Azure DevOps, and modern QA automation practices. I am deeply passionate about continuous learning, AI-driven QA practices, and building collaborative, self-driven teams that not only deliver but also innovate. My goal is to bridge technology, quality, and leadership to create impactful digital experiences. Certifications & Recognition: • Project Management Professional (PMP®) • Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) • AI & Agility, Postman API Fundamentals, Generative AI (Hexaware Sonic) • Hexaware Learning Ambassador, Rockstar of the Month, HexaInfluencer • President – Women at Hexaware Initiative (WAHI) Let’s connect if you’re looking to discuss QA leadership, test automation strategy, AI in QA, or digital transformation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech QA Leader with expertise in automation and Agile methodologies.

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Experience: 10 yrs 2 mos

Skills

Test Automation
Agile

Career Highlights

10+ years of experience in QA leadership and automation.
Expertise in Agile and BDD practices for high-quality delivery.
PMP® certified with a strong focus on project execution excellence.

Work Experience

Hexaware Technologies

QA Manager (9 mos)

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer | Backbase Project QA Lead (4 yrs 7 mos)

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Associate Senior Software Test Engineer (2 yrs 7 mos)

Sarjen Systems Pvt. Ltd.

QA Executive - Software Validation (1 yr 5 mos)

Software Developer (6 mos)

Viltal Solutions

Software Developer (5 mos)

Education

M.Sc(ICT) at Ganpat University

B.Sc.(IT) at Ganpat University

at Shivashish School

Manali Patel, PMP®

QA Manager

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India10 yrs 2 mos experience

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Key Highlights

10+ years of experience in QA leadership and automation.
Expertise in Agile and BDD practices for high-quality delivery.
PMP® certified with a strong focus on project execution excellence.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech QA Leader with expertise in automation and Agile methodologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Test AutomationAgile

Other Skills

Manual TestingSeleniumPlaywright with typescriptEspresso with kotlinAPI TestingXMLVisioSystem TestingSoftware Quality AssuranceQuality Assurance LeadershipTest Automation StrategyAgile & Hybrid DeliveryArtificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIJava

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Experience

10 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Hexaware technologies

2 roles

QA Manager

Promoted

Jul 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer | Backbase Project QA Lead

Jan 2021 – Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Expertise in Banking industry, working on various banking application like, Retail banking , business banking, digital banking application. Banks like ,SNB(Saudi National Bank), BSF(Bank of Saudi Fransi) ,TCS , Techccom Bank, Bank365 etc.
Evaluate working project work processes to determine work requirements, budget and timeline.
Create web automated test scripts using Selenium, Playwright with typescript.
Create mobile automated test scripts using Espresso with kotlin & Java.
Collaborate with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
Support product managers and development teams across all phases of testing from planning to execution, troubleshooting and reporting within high-volume, agile environments.
Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
Complete tests under tight deadlines to meet client expectations.
Coordinate with clients during on-site as QA Lead and manage to overcome challenges during crucial phase of the project

Manual TestingTest AutomationSeleniumPlaywright with typescriptEspresso with kotlinAgile+1

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Associate Senior Software Test Engineer

Jun 2018 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the project like Designing, preparing and executing test cases, preparing Tests, Daily Status Reports, and documentation, review ,monitoring & closing activities.
Expertise in issue management and coordinate with development and implementing team and discuss doubts/queries with them.
Test Analyses, Test Planning, Bug Reporting and Bug Tracking and Good exposure on Bug Life Cycle.

XMLVisio

Sarjen systems pvt. ltd.

2 roles

QA Executive - Software Validation

Promoted

Dec 2016 – May 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Greater Ahmedabad Area

Key Responsibilities:
Analyze system requirements, use cases and other documents to gain overall understanding of the new application to determine the appropriate level of testing required and creating Test Plans and Test Cases,Test Scripts, Requirement Traceability Matrix(RTM),Test Environments and analyzing Test Results based on requirements.
Ensure that software deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements.
Maintain and develop QA Standards.
Make recommendations to continually improve the Software delivery life cycle (SDLC).
Expertise in Run functional tests, customer scenario testing, stress testing, performance testing,
scalability testing and improving the quality of the finished product.
The ultimate goal is to iron out any bugs and improve the quality of the finished product.
Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the project like Reporting, Tracking, Risk
analysis and review SDLC documents.
Experience in writing Test Cases, analyzing the results, and interaction with team members in fixing the errors.
Preparation of validation Documents, Client communication, Requirement Analysis, Functional testing and Software validation as per regulatory guidelines (21 CFR, EU Annex 11 etc.), issue management and coordinate with development and implementing team and discuss doubts/queries with them.
Preparation and Review the Sarjen CR’s workflow etc.

XMLSystem Testing

Software Developer

Jun 2016 – Dec 2016 · 6 mos · Greater Ahmedabad Area

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and
documentation.
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain
information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
Determine system performance standards.
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.Test system modifications to prepare for
implementation.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios,
regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to
mitigate risks.
Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release
readiness.