Futuristic, enterprising & forward looking Leader with proven-track record of striving in uncertainty, curiosity & challenges while consistently building high performance based culture & environment using strategic insights & thought leadership offering over 10 years of extensive experience in Software Testing and Quality Management Applications across Telecom, Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Payment Super App Domains.Currently associated with Accenture as Test Lead and leading a team of testers in the planning, design & execution of test cases, yielding an impressive 80% reduction in critical defects.Go-to-leader with a clear vision & mission focus and strong core values, developing rich insights about establishing & enforcing standard test processes and deliverables (including defect management & quality metric reporting) within the specific process to streamline testing and support.I am a forward thinking person with proficiency in Software Test Lifecycle including Test Strategy Definition, Test Plan Creation, Test Design, Test Estimation, Test Execution, Test Data Creation & Validation, Creating Test Environment (using VMware), Data Analysis, Review and Defect Reporting; technical expertise in reviewing feature requirements, user cases, test design, integration, performance, functional, stability and developing use cases.Strong ability in rapidly navigating emerging challenges, identifying creative & constructive solutions and quickly gaining the trust and respect of team members, directing all phases encompassing planning, defining scope, setting timelines, monitoring, inter-discipline coordination, resource planning & documentation, budgeting, vendor management & execution; implemented project plans within preset budgets & deadlines, while ensuring client relationship management.Team-based management style coupled with the zeal to drive visions into reality; providing mentorship to team members, conducted performance evaluations, and identified training opportunities to enhance the team's skill set.