Priya Sharma
Mid-level Manual Tester · 4 years experience
Pune, Maharashtra
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Professional Summary
- Seasoned QA professional with 4 years of comprehensive experience in manual testing across diverse software applications
- Expert in developing and executing detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for complex enterprise systems
- Proficient in performing functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing with high accuracy
- Skilled in defect management, including identification, documentation, tracking, and triage using industry-standard tools
- Experienced in backend testing and SQL query validation for data integrity and database performance
- Well-versed in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, adapting testing approaches to project requirements
- Strong analytical and debugging skills for troubleshooting complex issues and identifying root causes
- Effective communicator and collaborator, facilitating smooth interactions between development, product, and QA teams
Technical Skills
Work Experience
Mid-level Manual Tester
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4 years of progressive experience as a Manual Tester at leading IT firms in Pune, specializing in testing web applications, enterprise portals, and healthcare systems. Led testing efforts for 15+ projects, achieving 98% defect detection rate and contributing to on-time delivery of high-quality software products.
Responsibilities
- Execute manual test cases and document test results
- Perform functional, regression, and user acceptance testing
- Identify, report, and track software defects using defect tracking tools
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to understand requirements
- Participate in test planning and strategy development
- Analyze test results and provide detailed reports
- Ensure adherence to testing standards and best practices
- Assist in automation testing where applicable
- Maintain test documentation and environments
- Use AI tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to accelerate test case generation, analyze requirements for missing scenarios, and validate LLM-powered feature outputs
- Apply shift-left testing practices by collaborating with developers early and using AI-assisted defect prediction
Project Experience
Banking Portal Testing
Led comprehensive testing for a digital banking platform serving 500K+ users, validating transaction flows, multi-factor authentication, account management, and regulatory compliance features. Coordinated with compliance teams to ensure adherence to RBI guidelines, identifying and resolving 200+ defects. Technologies: JIRA, TestRail, SQL, Postman, Confluence.
E-commerce Platform Testing
Executed end-to-end manual testing for a B2B e-commerce solution, covering order management, inventory systems, payment gateways, and supplier integrations. Performed cross-browser and cross-device compatibility testing across platforms. Technologies: JIRA, Functional Testing, SQL, Bugzilla, Excel.
Healthcare Application Testing
Conducted thorough testing for an electronic health records (EHR) system, focusing on patient data management, HIPAA compliance, and integration with external medical devices and APIs. Implemented risk-based testing strategies to prioritize critical functionalities. Technologies: JIRA, TestRail, SQL, Postman, Confluence.
AI Feature Validation for Healthcare Portal
Tested AI-powered clinical decision support features in an EHR platform, validating LLM-generated recommendations against clinical guidelines, checking for hallucinations and output consistency. Designed test cases covering prompt edge cases, response accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Technologies: GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, JIRA, Postman, SQL.
Education
MCA (Master of Computer Applications) from Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune (2017-2020, 8.5 CGPA)
Certifications
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Achievements
Awarded "Quality Champion" for Q2 2023 for outstanding defect prevention initiatives; Led testing efforts that reduced production defects by 30% in a major banking project; Published internal testing best practices guide adopted across the organization