Prasad M

QA Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 9 years of experience in QA and software testing.
  • Expert in automation testing and CI/CD processes.
  • Proven track record in reducing product defect rates.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Assurance Specialist in the Software Testing industry, focusing on mobile and TV applications.

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Skills

Core Skills

Test ManagementTest StrategyQuality AssuranceTest ExecutionTesting And ValidationDefect ManagementTesting Execution

Other Skills

API TestingUser Acceptance TestingSocial MediaCharlesManual TestingFunctionalGUIRegression TestingTest DesignSourcetreeXcodeAgile MethodologiesJenkinsGitHubJira

About

๐Ÿ” ๐๐€ ๐„๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ซ ๐ˆ๐ˆ๐ˆ(Lead) ๐š๐ญ ๐Œ๐ž๐ž๐ฌ๐ก๐จ | ๐๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž & ๐€๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ | 9+ ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ž & ๐“๐• ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐“๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  I am a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Professional with over 9 years of hands-on experience in software testing and quality assurance, focusing on manual and automation testing for mobile and TV applications. As a QA Engineer III at Meesho,I bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership that drives the delivery of high-quality products across diverse digital platforms. ๐ŸŒŸ Core Competencies & Expertise โ–บ Test Strategy & Test Management: I have developed and executed comprehensive test strategies and frameworks, ensuring meticulous test coverage for complex applications. My experience covers a full spectrum of testing methodologies, including Functional, GUI, Regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). โ–บ Automation & CI/CD Proficiency: Skilled in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments, I am proficient in test automation using Selenium, Postman, and Charles Proxy. โ–บ API Testing & Mobile/TV Application Expertise: My experience spans API testing, particularly for mobile and TV applications, where I ensure high reliability and performance on various devices and operating systems ๐Ÿ’ก Collaborative Leadership & Team Contribution โ–บ I am highly collaborative and excel at working with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and UX designers. As a Senior QA Engineer, I guide and mentor junior testers, foster a quality-first mindset, and contribute to team initiatives aimed at optimizing operational efficiency. ๐ŸŒฑ Continuous Learning & Growth โ–บ I am deeply committed to continuous improvement and staying updated with industry trends. This enables me to bring innovative QA practices to the table, adapt to new challenges, and consistently improve the quality and reliability of software solutions. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Impact & Vision โ–บ My goal is to leverage my expertise in quality assurance to ensure every product release at Meesho meets the highest standards of quality and performance, creating impactful experiences for users. I am passionate about building resilient systems that stand the test of time, helping companies grow through quality-focused practices. Letโ€™s connect if youโ€™re interested in discussing advanced QA practices, automation solutions, or effective team collaborations in the world of software quality and testing!

Experience

9 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

Meesho

3 roles

QA Engineer-3

Promoted

Jan 2022 โ€“ Present ยท 4 yrs 5 mos

  • ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’š ๐‘น๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’” โ€“
  • โ– Team Coordination and Management: Managing and coordinating QA team activities to ensure timely project completion within scope, promoting a collaborative work environment.
  • โ– Test Planning and Design: Strategically planning test timelines, designing comprehensive test cases, and establishing robust test environments to enhance testing e๏ฌƒciency and coverage.
  • โ– Collaboration and Issue Resolution: Collaborating with developers to identify and resolve software issues, which leads to higher product reliability and user satisfaction by accelerating issue resolution through e๏ฌ€ective defect prioritization.
  • โ– Defect Management and Prioritization: Prioritizing defects based on severity and impact on the end-user experience, e๏ฌ€ectively managing defect tracking and resolution processes to minimize downtime and enhance product quality.
  • โ– Automation and Process Improvement: Implementing a new QA automation tool that requires no coding, significantly reducing manual testing time and increasing overall test coverage to streamline testing e๏ฌ€orts.
  • โ– Knowledge Sharing and Support: Conducting sessions on the latest QA tools and techniques, providing ongoing support to team members, and monitoring customer experience (CX) tickets to clarify doubts and unblock team members, ensuring e๏ฌ€ective problem resolution.
API TestingUser Acceptance TestingTest ManagementTest Strategy

QA Engineer-2

Mar 2021 โ€“ Dec 2021 ยท 9 mos

  • ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’š ๐‘น๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’” โ€“
  • โ– Quality Assurance and Defect Reduction: Achieved a significant reduction in product defect rates by developing robust test cases and executing them meticulously, ensuring that quality standards were consistently met.
  • โ– QA Strategy Development: Played a vital role in creating a company-wide QA strategy that aligned testing processes with business objectives, enhancing user satisfaction through rigorous usability testing and the implementation of feedback.
  • โ– Product Launch & Issue Resolution: Ensured successful product launches by performing end-to-end testing of applications. Resolved customer experience issues assigned to the tech team, facilitating timely verification and closure.
Social MediaTest ExecutionQuality AssuranceTest Strategy

QA Engineer

Sep 2019 โ€“ Feb 2021 ยท 1 yr 5 mos

  • ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’š ๐‘น๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’” โ€“
  • โ– Project Management: Contributed to the successful testing of complex Android and iOS applications, taking initiative by leading the iOS app testing from the first development drop and ensuring the absence of production bugs in the initial release.
  • โ– Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked with product managers and developers to design and execute test plans based on functional requirements, ensuring thorough validation of software applications and alignment with user needs.
  • โ– User Experience & Testing E๏ฌƒciency: Enhanced user experience and performance during testing phases to deliver high-quality products. Participated in team retrospectives, proposing process improvements that increased overall testing e๏ฌƒciency.
User Acceptance TestingCharlesTest ManagementTest Execution

Ifocus systec (india) private limited

Software Test Engineer

Jun 2017 โ€“ Aug 2019 ยท 2 yrs 2 mos

  • ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’š ๐‘น๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’” โ€“
  • โ– Testing and Validation: Conducted internationalization testing and ad validation using Charles Proxy, ensuring the content was correctly localized and functional across di๏ฌ€erent regions.
  • โ– Comprehensive Testing Execution: Performed sanity, regression, and smoke testing across multiple platforms, including Android TV, MI TV, and Jio Box, to guarantee seamless functionality and user experience.
  • โ– Requirement Analysis and Test Case Development: Executed requirement analysis, created detailed test cases, and carried out test execution for both mobile and TV applications, aligning testing e๏ฌ€orts with functional specifications.
  • โ– Defect Management and Tracking: Managed defect logging and tracking using JIRA, ensuring high-quality deliverables by maintaining clear communication with development teams and following up on issue resolutions.
Social MediaAPI TestingTesting and ValidationDefect Management

Tabcaps softtech pvt ltd

Associate Test Engineer

Nov 2015 โ€“ Dec 2016 ยท 1 yr 1 mo

  • ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’š ๐‘น๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’” โ€“
  • โ– Comprehensive Testing Execution: Executed comprehensive testing across various methodologies, including black box, regression, GUI, and integration testing, to ensure product functionality and quality.
  • โ– Manual and Automation Support: Supported both manual and automation testing e๏ฌ€orts by optimizing test cases for faster execution, contributing to increased e๏ฌƒciency and reduced testing cycles.
  • โ– Agile Environment Contribution: Collaborated within Agile environments by actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, fostering e๏ฌ€ective team communication and continuous improvement.
  • โ– Quality Assurance and Process Improvement: Enhanced overall testing processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
API TestingUser Acceptance TestingQuality AssuranceTesting Execution

Education

Dayananda Sagar Institutions

Bachelor of Engineering - BE โ€” Computer Science

Jan 2011 โ€“ Jan 2015

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