Rubul Sarma

QA Manager

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India19 yrs 3 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • 17+ years of experience in QA leadership.
  • Expert in Agile delivery and quality engineering.
  • Implemented automation to reduce cycle time by 30%.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned QA Project Lead in Telecom and Healthcare sectors, specializing in Agile methodologies and quality assurance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Agile DeliveryQuality EngineeringQuality AssuranceTest StrategySoftware Project Management

Other Skills

AI-driven testing toolsAPI TestingAccount ManagementAgile MethodologiesAgile methodologiesAnalytical SkillsAuditingAutomated testingAutomation frameworksBugzillaCI/CD pipelinesClient RelationsCustomer EngagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Database Testing

About

Seasoned QA Project Lead with 17+ years of experience across Telecom, BFSI, and Healthcare, specializing in Agile delivery, test strategy, and quality engineering. Proven expertise in leading distributed teams of 25+ testers, implementing automation to cut cycle time by 30%, and introducing AI-driven testing tools for faster delivery. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and SAFe Agilist, skilled in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and driving continuous improvement to achieve business outcomes.

Experience

19 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
5 yrs 11 mos
Current Experience

Telus digital

QA Project Lead

Jul 2020Present · 5 yrs 11 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid

  • Led Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) to drive team alignment and continuous improvement.
  • Coached cross-functional teams on Agile practices, promoting collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
  • Removed impediments and safeguarded team focus, improving sprint velocity and delivery consistency.
  • Managing 25 testers across multiple projects, providing leadership in QA methodologies and tools.
  • Integrated AI tools like Fuelix to enhance quality and accelerate delivery.
  • Increased test coverage and reduced cycle time through strategic automation implementation.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define scope and deliverables; ensured compliance with internal/external audits.
  • Mitigated risks proactively, minimizing delays and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Delivered successful projects in Telecom, BFSI, and Healthcare domains with strong client satisfaction and profitability.
Agile methodologiesAI-driven testing toolsTest automationStakeholder managementRisk mitigationAgile delivery+1

Xavient digital - powered by telus international

QA Lead

Dec 2016Jun 2020 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • Charter Communications Inc. is a telecommunications and mass media company, operating under the brand Spectrum, that provides various services including cable TV, internet, and phone services. They serve both residential and commercial customers in the United States, offering entertainment, information, and communication solutions.
  • Led a 15-member QA team in Agile telecom projects, managing testing across OSS/BSS, CRM, and billing systems.
  • Defined test strategies and ensured full coverage of functional, API, and automation testing.
  • Improved delivery speed by implementing automation frameworks and integrating CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborated with Scrum teams and stakeholders to align QA with sprint goals and business needs.
  • Monitored QA metrics and led risk assessments to minimize defects and delays.
  • Ensured compliance with telecom standards and supported internal/external audits.
Agile methodologiesAutomation frameworksCI/CD pipelinesRisk assessmentsQuality assuranceTest strategy

Birlasoft

Senior Software Engineer

Sep 2014Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Birlasoft, a globally trusted IT service provider has been a partner in the IT transformation over the past 2 decades. As a part of the prestigious 150 year old CK Birla Group,
  • Worked for the reputed clients named GE capital Treasury, NBCUniversal and Bank of Montreal
  • Responsibilities:
  •  Test Planning and creating related documents
  •  Effort Estimation for the projects using WBS
  •  Sharing Testing documents with the project stakeholders and getting sign off on the activities
  •  Assigning task to the team members and mentoring them
  •  Involved in several Internal and external reporting including Daily status, Project health indicator etc.
  •  Reviewing execution and sharing sign off for the releases
  •  Skilled with the agile methodology (JIRA and RALLY)
Test planningEffort estimationAgile methodologiesSoftware project management

The cognition group

Senior Software Testing Engineer

Feb 2007Sep 2014 · 7 yrs 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Sovereign Health Group is to help people gain control over their health and the various illnesses that may threaten it. Whether it is a mental disorder or a substance addiction, serious behavioral health problems such as these can manipulate one’s thoughts and cripple his or her actions.
  • Was involved in various phases of the development and testing processes for the products named Patient Management Systems, www.neurobic.com, Etherapy, Cogtest.com etc.
  • Responsibilities:
  •  Skilled with the concepts of manual and automated testing
  •  Expertise on Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  •  Expertise on Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
  •  Design test case format documents, creating, executing and reviewing test cases.
  •  Task allocation and involved in Team management activities
  •  Handling Internal and external audits
  •  Experience in developing and maintaining Test scripts.
  •  Load and performance testing using several tools like SoapUI, Load runner etc.
  •  Involved in defect tracking and reporting using Bugzilla, Mantis and Team Foundation Server (TFS).
  •  Working knowledge of Automated testing tools (QTP 8.2, Test Director)
  •  Extensive experience in several testing techniques like Functional testing, Regression testing, Integration testing, database testing, performance testing etc.
  •  Self-motivated person with excellent communication skills and good analytical skills
Manual testingAutomated testingDefect trackingQuality assurance

Education

Guwahati University

B.sc — Computer science

Jan 1997Jan 2000

DOEACC

B lev — Computer science

Jan 2000Jan 2003

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