Venkata K

Associate Consultant

India10 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 8 years of IT experience in QA and Agile.
Proven track record in leading QA strategies and Agile transformations.
Certified Scrum Master with strong collaboration skills.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Assurance and Agile expert in the Healthcare and BFSI sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Agile MethodologiesQuality AssuranceBusiness AnalysisFunctional Testing

Other Skills

Requirements GatheringUAT CoordinationBusiness PlanningStakeholder ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipAgile CoachingScrumbanAgile Project ManagementScrumSoftware Testing Life Cycle (STLC)User Acceptance TestingManual TestingSoftware TestingRegression Testinganalyst

About

I am an experienced IT professional with over 8 years in the industry, specializing in manual testing and quality assurance with a strong foundation in Agile and Scrum practices. With 6.5 years of experience in testing, I have developed expertise in comprehensive testing procedures, including functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT). My focus has been on ensuring software quality, adherence to requirements, and delivering seamless user experiences. Transitioning into the role of a Scrum Master over the last 3 years, I leveraged my extensive QA background to drive Agile transformations and optimize team workflows. I am certified in ISTQB® Foundation Level and Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1), enabling me to implement Agile methodologies effectively, conduct Scrum ceremonies, and foster collaboration to achieve project goals. I am passionate about creating collaborative team environments, streamlining processes, and bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution. Let’s connect to share insights on testing, Agile practices, and team dynamics!

Experience

10 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Arenema

2 roles

Scrum Master

Aug 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 9 mos · Remote

Product Owner+Lead QA analyst

Feb 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos · Remote

Served as Product Owner and Lead QA Analyst implementing scrum framework for CoverMe, a consumer-centric platform simplifying healthcare coverage discovery and enrollment in the US.
Defined product roadmaps, user stories, Prioritization and sprint goals while aligning closely with business, development, and design teams.
Led QA strategy and execution, including test planning, automation oversight, and UAT coordination.
Enabled cross-functional collaboration that resulted in smoother deployments, reduced defect rates, and faster feature rollouts.
Managed project metrics and reporting, ensuring clear visibility into sprint progress, quality indicators, and team performance.

Requirements GatheringUAT CoordinationBusiness PlanningBusiness AnalysisStakeholder ManagementCross-functional Team Leadership+11

Hcltech

Hybrid Scrum BA

Jan 2017 – Feb 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Project: Volvo (Automotive & Manufacturing Domain)
Gathered and documented business requirements, ensuring clear communication between stakeholders
and development teams, leading to smoother project execution.
Acted as a Business Analyst while facilitating basic Scrum ceremonies, ensuring smooth sprint execution
and reducing blockers by 40%.
Implemented a structured backlog grooming process, leading to a 20% improvement in requirement
clarity and faster development cycles.
QA Business Analyst 2015 - 2018
HCLTech Chennai, TN
Project : USAA is a BFSI project and HCL is involved in modernizing USAA's technology infrastructure or
developing digital solutions for their insurance and financial services.-BFSI Domain
Conducted comprehensive testing procedures including functional, regression, and user acceptance
testing (UAT) as a QA Tester, ensuring software quality and adherence to requirements.
Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and document functional requirements, streamlining
communication between business and technical teams
Analyzed test results and defect trends, contributing to a 25% reduction in recurring issues by enhancing
test coverage and validation p