Pranav Pothiwala

Senior QA Manager Shelter UK September 2022 til continue 

 Roles and Responsibilities: 

● Proficiently participate in Agile Scrum methodology, daily stand up, backlog grooming, Sprint Planning, retrospective and weekly status meetings.

 ● Collaborate cross-functionally across four diverse teams to optimise project outcomes. 

● Working with various Content Management Systems, including Contentful, Squiz Matrix, Impact Stack, and WordPress. 

● Effectively working in tandem with Project Managers, Developers, Content Editors, and UX Designers to ensure project cohesiveness. 

● Defined stringent in-house QA Acceptance criteria to maintain high-quality standards. ● Conducted Accessibility Test audits for feature releases, promoting inclusivity and compliance. 

● Ensured precise alignment between the UI and design specifications for a seamless user experience. 

● Conducted comprehensive cross-browser and cross-platform testing to validate software functionality. 

● Proficiently verified API request and response integrity using Playwright Postman, ensuring API call accuracy. 

● Created structured test scenarios and cases from user stories and Acceptance criteria for comprehensive testing coverage. 

● Designed an efficient Automation Framework using Playwright, optimising automation with Page Object Model and reusable functions. 

● Developed automation test cases using a BDD approach with Gherkin-Cucumber and TestNG for effective regression testing. 

● Conducted rigorous regression testing, documenting and tracking issues in Jira for prompt resolution. 

● Utilised exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and bolster product robustness. 

● Provided mentorship and training to Mid-weight and Junior QA team members to foster professional growth. 

● Efficiently managed and executed regular builds with CircleCI, integrating CI/CD practices. 

● Proficiently managed the migration process from the old CMS to the new CMS, ensuring a seamless transition while upholding uncompromised quality standards.

● Actively participated in the interview panel for recruiting Mid-weight and freelancer QAs, contributing to talent selection. 

● Mentoring and Coaching other QA 

QA Tester Shelter UK September 2020 til September 2022 

 Roles and Responsibilities: 

● Active participation in Agile Scrum methodologies, promoting effective communication and project management. 

● Successfully managed the migration from the old CMS to the new CMS, ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining uncompromised quality standards throughout the process. 

● Leadership in cross-functional collaborations across a variety of projects, ensuring seamless teamwork. 

● Proficient working with Contentful headless CMS and Squiz Matrix CMS, facilitating efficient content management. 

● Collaborative engagement with Project Managers, developers, content editors, and UX designers to harmonise project goals. 

● Skillful definition of in-house QA criteria and meticulous alignment of UI with design specifications. 

● Thorough cross-browser and cross-platform testing to guarantee consistent functionality across different environments. 

● Proficient execution of API testing using Postman to verify API request and response integrity. 

● Development of structured test cases and implementation of regression automation using Gherkin-Cucumber and TestNG. 

● Diligent regular regression testing and meticulous tracking of bugs in Jira for prompt resolution. 

● Proactive exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and potential issues. 

● Valuable contribution as a member of the interview panel, actively participating in the recruitment of freelance QA professionals. 

Educational Background ● Bachelors of Commerce from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda India in 2005 Licences & Certifications 

● ICAgile Certified Professional -ICAgile