Eshwar Ranga
QA Consulting, QA Manager / Director
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About
With 20+ years of experience in Test Management and Test Consulting, I’ve led large QA teams
(50+ members) across diverse projects, delivering quality at scale. Specialized in establishing QMO frameworks covering QA processes, automation, performance, and security testing. Skilled in driving test strategies, managing end-to-end QA lifecycles, and leveraging tools like JIRA and other test management platforms to optimize delivery. Hands-on with test automation and actively supported performance and security validation to ensure robust, enterprise-grade solutions.
Experience
Led QA strategy and execution across multiple projects, driving 25% defect reduction per release and <30% production defects.
- Delivered executive-level QA reports for CXOs, showcasing defect trends, coverage, and release quality for data-driven decisions.
- Established QMO frameworks and standardized QA processes, improving efficiency by 15%
and reducing time-to-market by 20%.
- Provided advisory and transformation services to address client challenges, offering premium consulting for maturity assessment and strategic transformation.
- Administered and migrated JIRA instances, optimizing workflows, automating tasks, and reducing JIRA costs by 15%.
- Implemented automation frameworks and CI/CD integration, cutting testing time by 25% and accelerating delivery.
- Managed multiple QA teams (onshore/offshore, 50+ members), ensuring collaboration,
performance, and timely delivery.
- Acted as QA Manager and solution provider for complex projects, aligning QA strategy with business goals.
- Enabled successful digital and Agile Transformations, fostering cultural change to drive innovation and business growth.
- Frequently traveled onsite to lead QA activities, align with client expectations, and ensure successful deliveries.
- Built strong client relationships, driving repeat business and client appreciation through quality-
focused delivery.
- Led AI-driven QA initiatives, improving defect detection by 30% and reducing testing time by
20%.
- Collaborated on RFPs, proposals, and SOWs with Enterprise Solutions teams, contributing to organizational growth.
- Facilitated triage meetings, reducing ticket resolution time by 15%, and trained teams on the best practices on automation.
- Represented leadership in strategy and consulting meetings across the USA, UK, and Dubai,
with frequent trips to the USA for key engagements.
- Drove metrics-based improvements to optimize release quality and team efficiency.
- Served as a core interview panel member, hiring skilled QA professionals to strengthen team capabilities.
- Delivered innovation-driven solutions, aligning client processes with industry’s best practices and enhanced operational quality.
Education
MBA in human resource and marketing
