Palak Somani

Skilled Functional Tester with expertise in functional, regression, usability, and performance testing. Proficient in test design, defect detection, and collaboration to enhance software functionality and user experience.

SENIOR ANALYST - Capgemini - Pune

(2021-08 - 2024-09)

• Conducted requirement analysis and created a query tracker, improving communication efficiency by 15%.
• Developed and implemented test plans and strategies, ensuring 100% coverage of project requirements.
• Designed, reviewed, and optimized 200+ test cases and scripts based on functional and technical specifications.
• Executed formal test cases and logged 100+ defects with 100% accuracy using defect management tools.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, reducing defect turnaround time by 20% and enhancing software quality.
• Performed detailed defect retesting and closure activities, achieving a defect resolution rate of 98% within deadlines.
• Applied various testing methodologies, including API, regression, integration, and UAT testing, ensuring compliance with SDLC practices.
• Mentored and supported team members, improving their test efficiency by 25%.
• Volunteered for project management activities such as preparing weekly status reports and maintaining a leave tracker to ensure operational efficiency.
• Created and maintained a comprehensive defect repository, enabling quicker root-cause analysis and achieving 10% faster resolution rates.
• Performed database validation and testing using SQL, identifying and resolving data inconsistencies with a 100% success rate.
• Spearheaded a peer review initiative for test cases and scenarios, reducing errors in test scripts by 15%.
• Championed user story reviews, providing detailed feedback to improve requirement clarity and reducing rework by 10%.
• Led the creation of regression test suites, covering critical functionality areas, and ensured that they were maintained and updated for every release.

B. Tech - Information Technology - DKTE Society's Textile and Engineering Institute (2017-05 - 2021-07)