Sonal Chipkar

• Results-driven Software QA Manager with 12+ years experience in developing and executing comprehensive quality assurance strategies, leading Agile teams, and driving continuous improvement.
• Proven track record in managing projects, coordinating resources, and implementing efficient test planning and execution methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.
• Adept in test automation and adept at fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Deloitte l Mumbai, India

Senior Consultant (Feb 2019 - Jun 2023)

Responsibilities

• Requirement gathering and analysis, ensuring comprehensive understanding of project objectives and stakeholders' expectations.
• Identifying design gaps and proactively addressing potential issues to enhance product quality and user experience.
• Developing QA sprint strategies, conducting thorough planning, and providing accurate estimations Leading and facilitating Scrum meetings
• QA project management, coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful completion of testing phases.
• Successfully managed and led an automation testing team, overseeing the development and implementation of automated testing frameworks and strategies to optimize testing efficiency and accuracy.

Consultant (Sep 2015 - Jan 2019)

Responsibilities

• Managing and guiding a small team of QA analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Assumed the role of dedicated QA owner for a specific module
• Comprehending project requirements and translating them into well-defined test scenarios and meticulously crafted test scripts.
• Incorporating feedback and comments from test script reviews, ensuring continuous refinement and improvement.
• Efficient execution of assigned test cases, meticulously validating software functionality and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Consultant (Feb 2011 - Aug 2015)

Responsibilities

• Collaborated closely with senior QA analysts to execute testing activities
• Assisted in creating and maintaining test documentation
• Documented and reported identified defects using issue tracking systems
• Supported senior team members in performing defect retesting, verifying that reported issues have been successfully addressed
• Assisted in conducting exploratory testing to identify potential areas of improvement and uncover hidden defects.

ISTQB Certification (2013)

Graduate Education

Bachelor of Engineering, 2010 (Mumbai University)