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Ernākulam, Kerala, India

Ernākulam, Kerala, India

Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Team Management: Led and mentored three cross-functional teams comprising 25 members, driving project success through effective management. Ensured high levels of motivation, engagement, and alignment with project goals.Facilitating Meetings: Organizing and guiding productive meetings, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to ensure effective communication and alignment among team members.Product Backlog Management: Overseeing the product backlog to ensure it is well-organized, prioritized, and reflects the current needs and goals of the project. Collaborating with stakeholders to refine and update backlog items.Agile Estimation & Planning: Leading the estimation process for user stories and tasks, and planning sprints to ensure accurate forecasting and efficient use of resources.Removing Impediments: Identifying and addressing any obstacles or challenges that may hinder the team's progress. Implementing solutions to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.Servant Leader: Adopting a servant leadership approach to support and empower team members. Fostering a collaborative environment where team members feel valued and supported.Collaboration: Working closely with stakeholders, developers, and other teams to ensure alignment and facilitate seamless integration of efforts across various functions.Negotiation: Engaging in negotiation with stakeholders to balance competing priorities, manage expectations, and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.Risk Management: Proactively identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project success. Continuously monitoring and adjusting plans to address emerging risks.Requirement Gathering and User Story Writing: Eliciting, analyzing, and documenting requirements to ensure they are clearly understood and translated into actionable user stories. Ensuring user stories are well-defined and meet the needs of stakeholders.

Trivandrum

Lead the Testing Team: Oversee the testing team, providing guidance and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software. Mentor team members and manage workloads to align with project goals.Coordinate Activities Between Teams: Facilitate effective coordination between the testing team and other departments, including the Account Management Team. Ensure smooth communication and alignment across teams.Preparation of RTM for Test Case Preparation: Develop and manage the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure comprehensive test case coverage. Align test cases with requirements for thorough validation.Preparing Test Strategy for Functional and Performance Testing: Create and implement test strategies for both functional and performance testing. Define objectives, scope, resources, and methodologies to ensure thorough application validation.Conducting Team and Review Meetings: Organize and lead team meetings and review sessions to discuss testing activities, progress, and challenges. Foster productive discussions and decision-making to drive testing efforts.Preparing the BUG Matrix: Develop and maintain a BUG Matrix to categorize issues by severity. Share the matrix with development teams and management to track and prioritize bug resolution.Supporting Bug Fixing Team/Developers: Collaborate with the bug-fixing team and developers to address UAT and production bugs. Provide support and insights to ensure effective and timely resolution.Involved in UAT Testing: Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure the system meets user requirements and expectations. Validate that the application performs as intended from an end-user perspective.Conducting Bug Review Meetings: Lead bug review meetings to analyze and discuss reported bugs. Prioritize fixes and ensure timely resolution to maintain software quality.

Trivandrum

Lead the Testing Team: Manage and guide the testing team to deliver high-quality software. Mentor team members, oversee their progress, and ensure alignment with project goals.Coordinate Activities Between Teams: Facilitate coordination between the testing team and other departments, including the Account Management Team, to ensure effective communication and project alignment.Preparation of RTM for Test Case Preparation: Develop and maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure all requirements are covered by test cases, aligning with project specifications.Preparing Test Strategy for Functional and Performance Testing: Design and implement test strategies for functional and performance testing, defining objectives, scope, and methodologies to ensure comprehensive validation.Conducting Team and Review Meetings: Lead team meetings and review sessions to discuss testing activities, progress, and challenges. Foster collaboration and drive decision-making to address testing issues.Preparing the BUG Matrix: Create and maintain a BUG Matrix to categorize and prioritize issues based on severity. Share this matrix with the development team and management for tracking and resolution.Supporting the Bug Fixing Team/Developers: Work closely with the bug-fixing team and developers to resolve UAT and production bugs. Provide insights and support to ensure timely and effective fixes.Involved in UAT Testing: Engage in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to verify that the application meets user requirements and expectations, ensuring it performs as intended from an end-user perspective.Conducting Bug Review Meetings: Lead meetings to review and discuss reported bugs. Prioritize bug fixes and ensure timely resolution to maintain high software quality

Trivandrum

Trivandrum

Trivandrum

Master’S Degree, Mca

B.Com, Commerce