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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Certification
Interests
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Ritesh Kumar Behera

Associate Consultant (TCS)
Reading

Summary

Focused Test Manager/Lead with impressive track record in collaborative, cross-functional teamwork within high-pressure environments. Adept at project planning and managing multiple accounts at once. Dedicated to improving company sales goals and meeting business objectives. With 15 years of experience secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organization.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

TCS
Reading, Berkshire

Test Manager/Test Lead
07.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Defined and implemented risk based testing strategies, policies and standards in team of 22.
  • Worked with cross-functional stakeholders to advise on ST, SIT, UAT, NFT testing processes.
  • Advocated in-sprint automation to improve efficiency, resulting in better code coverage, helpful in testing cycles, early defect identification.
  • Selected appropriate tests in line with risk-based approach to achieve early identification of defects, shortened SIT, UAT cycles.
  • Worked closely with ST team to drive regression scripting in functional testing.
  • Liaised with Business stakeholders to perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in order to fully comprehend and meet product quality specifications.
  • Expertly designed test approaches for ST, SIT, UAT and NFT stages of delivery lifecycle.
  • Implemented test improvement and optimization strategies to achieve better quality and seamless deliveries.
  • Compiled and analyzed software testing results to produce actionable insights, driving process improvements.
  • Demonstrated project management skills to lead and execute Quality Assurance, Transformation projects.
  • Adhered to best practices in multi-vendor project management to support workflows.

TCS
Bhubaneswar

Test Manager/Test Lead
06.2015 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • · Gathered product replacement requirements and test scope.
  • · Prepared and reviewed testing estimations.
  • · Identified, developed, and implemented QA processes and procedures.
  • · Built, lead, and coordinated team in Onsite-Offshore model.
  • · Produced KPI reports on system quality and metrics on test progress.
  • · Identified improvements to process and assisted in their implementation.
  • · Achieved timely sign off during SAT/ UAT by working closely with clients throughout SDLC.
  • · Coordinated with SME and Business for queries and requirements clarification.
  • · Liaised with multiple stakeholders from development, testing, business, and project across platforms to manage timely deliveries throughout project cycle.
  • · Provided key inputs and metrics for RFPs originated by client.
  • · Conducted Risk Based Testing sessions and Test Strategy workshop for all stakeholders and have test scope, strategies and deliveries signed off.

TCS
Bhubaneswar

Test Lead
06.2012 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Gathered requirements and test scope.
  • Prepared and reviewed testing estimations.
  • Identified, developed, and implemented QA processes and procedures.
  • Built, lead, and coordinated team in Onsite-Offshore model.

TCS
Bhubaneswar

TIBCO Developer
07.2008 - 05.2012

Job overview

  • Participated in cross-functional brainstorming sessions, contributing creative ideas for product improvement.
  • Integrated third-party APIs seamlessly into existing systems, expanding feature sets and capabilities.
  • Wrote clean, clear and well-tested code for various projects.
  • Executed comprehensive testing procedures, identifying and addressing software bugs for enhanced reliability.
  • Developed scalable software applications for optimal performance.
  • Worked with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
  • Utilized version control systems to manage and track changes in code base.

Education

Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha
Bhubaneswar

B.Tech from Information Technology
08.2003 - 07.2007

University Overview

DAV Public School
Talcher

Higher Secondary Course from Science
05.2001 - 04.2003

University Overview

DAV Public School
Talcher

Secondary School Education from All
05.1991 - 04.2001

University Overview

Skills

    Test/ Project Management

Scrum Master

Integration testing

Training, Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Decision-Making

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Collaborated with team of 22 in development of Settlements Replacement Project for a UK based project.
  • Successfully delivered 7 Releases within a span of 2 years
  • Trained and implemented automated tests
  • Supervised team responsible for executing well on projects, leading to 30% increased revenue.
  • Implemented SAFe Agile processes, streamlining work and increasing efficiency 25%

Software

SQL Developer

SOAP UI, RESTAPI

Postman

PEGA

Katalon Studio/Selenium/IntelliJ

ADO, JIRA, ALM and Confluence

Certification

SAFe Agile 5.0 Certified

Interests

Sports, Physical Activities

Movies

Cooking

Italian Food

Timeline

SAFe Agile 5.0 Certified

01-2023
Test Manager/Test Lead
TCS
07.2019 - Current
Test Manager/Test Lead
TCS
06.2015 - 07.2019

ITIL Certified

01-2014
Test Lead
TCS
06.2012 - 05.2015

ISTQB Certified

03-2012
TIBCO Developer
TCS
07.2008 - 05.2012
Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha
B.Tech from Information Technology
08.2003 - 07.2007
DAV Public School
Higher Secondary Course from Science
05.2001 - 04.2003
DAV Public School
Secondary School Education from All
05.1991 - 04.2001

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