Sheik ahamed Ali

QA Lead with 7 years of Quality Assurance experience and Certified Scrum Master (CSM), specializing in test strategy, QA leadership, and modern test automation using both Playwright with Typescript & Java. Experienced in leading QA teams, defining automation frameworks (POM), and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and scalable test coverage. Strong expertise in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating closely with product owners, developers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality releases.

Proficient in Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking, and Agile reporting, with a proven ability to drive continuous quality improvement and release predictability.

QA Assistant Manager - Kanini Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd - Chennai

(2019-04)

Client: Deloitte

• Led end-to-end QA ownership for Agile delivery teams, ensuring high-quality releases through well-defined test strategy, planning, and execution.
• Designed, implemented, and maintained Playwright automation framework using Type-script and Page Object Model (POM) to support scalable and reliable regression testing.
• Integrated automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines, enabling early defect detection and faster feedback cycles.
• Managed and mentored 5+ QA engineers, providing technical guidance, task allocation, reviews, and performance support.
• Actively participated in and supported Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Owned test coverage planning, regression strategy, and release sign-off for sprint and production deployments.
• Utilized Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking, sprint tracking, and quality metrics reporting.
• Conducted API testing using Postman (basic level) to validate back end integration and data flows.
• Identified and mitigated quality risks early in the SDLC, reducing defect leakage into UAT and production.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing QA processes and improving team efficiency, resulting in a 15% improvement in sprint velocity.
• Supported Healthcare domain applications, ensuring compliance, data accuracy, and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintained transparent communication with client stakeholders, providing quality status, risks, and released readiness updates.
• Removed impediments and supported teams in meeting Sprint Goals and Definition of Done.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Mechanical Engineering - SACOE (Affiliated to Anna University)