Engineer Information Technology

Khushboo Dhala

Email: *****.********@*****.***

Cell Phone: +1-781-***-****

Professional Summary

Software Test Engineer with an overall industry experience of 5+ years across domains like Reservation System, Tourism, Education, Job Portal, e-Commerce, Aerospace and Mobile Apps which includes 3+ years of experience into Software Testing.

Backed by strong credentials including a Graduate degree in Information Technology, an Undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering and an ISTQB Foundation Level certification.

Educational Background

Master of Science in Software Engineering, Awarded in 2017 – 3.6 GPA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States.

Worked as a Research Assistant with FAA (August – December - 2017).

Master of Engineering in Information Technology, Awarded in 2014 – 3.59 GPA from Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering, Awarded in 2007 – 2.43 GPA from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Modasa, Gujarat, India.

Work Experience

Junior QA Engineer

SOORYEN INNOVATION LABS PVT. LTD., AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA.

7th Nov 2014 – 29th Jan 2016

Lead project releases to delivery from an SQA standpoint by performing an end-to-end STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle) on the same following Agile/Scrum methodology.

Additionally, perform Exploratory Testing on internal applications and tools for peer teams to help improve quality of their end products.

Participate in audits of test cases to improvise the usability and clarity of the same.

Attend project specific trainings on technical and process oriented aspects and implement the same in day-to-day activities.

Train and mentor new team members to help bring them up to pace with the domain and process knowledge.

Test Engineer

AMAR INFOTECH INDIA PVT. LTD., AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA.

4th May 2009 – 6th Jul 2012

Lead and manage assigned projects and deliver the same on time by performing complete STLC utilizing waterfall/iterative methodology, thus improvising overall product quality.

Participate in Test Planning, Estimation and Scheduling to assure timely releases within company budget.

Initiate and lead company level team building activities to enhance collaboration and communication within the team.

Conduct trainings and knowledge transfer sessions for junior team members and help them understand project details.

Junior Designer

HITECH EXPORTS INDIA PVT. LTD., AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA.

17th Sep 2007 – 29th Dec 2008

Design complex aeronautical airport charts for pilots to be used for their in-flight directions and landing procedures.

Review peer charts, perform quality checks and provide candid feedbacks on the same.

Provide inputs to Team Lead on resource utilization and assist in project task distribution.

Undergo trainings on MicroStation version SE CAD tool and conduct knowledge transfer sessions on the same for junior team members.

Skills Highlights

Functional and Regression Testing

Mobile Testing

Agile/Scrum/Waterfall

Defect Lifecycle

Test Documentation and Reporting

Process Improvements

Configuration Management

Test Management

Planning, Scheduling and Estimation

Leadership, Training and Mentoring

HP ALM/Quality Center

JIRA

Bugzilla

Mantis

Selenium WebDriver (using Java)

Y slow

J meter

PL/SQL

Root Cause Analysis

Microsoft Office Tools

Extra-curricular Activities

Achieved Gold Medal in National Sports meet for Javelin Throw.

Achieved 2 times State Championship.

Achieved 5 times Gold Medals in Regional and Zonal Meet.

Participated in 27th Women National Meet (SAI).

Participated in West Zone Competition and represented on Rajkot Akashvani.

Awarded with certificates for best performance in Dance Competitions conducted at college level.

Provided social service via medium of Helpage India.

Participated in General Knowledge and Intelligence Test conducted by Central Institute of General Knowledge Learning.

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