Shalinee Kumari

Results-driven and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Project Management within the virtual reality, wearable technology and banking sectors. Proven track record of delivering high-quality products and driving successful project outcomes at Meta/Facebook.

• Currently working as Test Program Manager at HCL, positioned at Meta (client). Led QA efforts for the successful launch of virtual devices like Quest, Quest 2, and Quest 3 and Smart glasses like Rayban-Meta ensuring high-quality product releases and enhancing user experience.
• Boast a 12-year IT career with robust experience in developing test plans and strategies, test management expertise, strong stakeholder management, strong communication, technical understanding and team management.
• Working closely with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to meet testing requirements and release timelines.
• Proficient in various testing methodologies and tools, and defect tracking mechanisms. Continuously analyse and improve testing processes and strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrated competence in project planning, execution, deployment, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Capable of managing multiple projects in a matrix organizational framework
• Offer extensive experience in Virtual Reality Domain through working with Oculus, AI Chatbot applications and Meta Spark Studio application.
• Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD pipeline
• Comprehensive understanding of Core Banking, Internet Banking, Retail Banking and Consumer Banking Mobile Application domains
• Well-versed professional in the technological nuances of the banking sector.
• Handled budgets and resourcing for mid scale projects, assessing areas of risk and implementing necessary processes to meet project guidelines.
• Created and implemented test strategy, communicating roll-out plans with cross-functional partners to ensure effective collaboration.
• Managed team accountability, motivating staff to achieve delivery targets in line with budget and quality standards.
• Produced comprehensive management reports across IT systems for continued analysis and evaluation.
• Checked testing pipeline regularly, keeping updated about outstanding work for advanced planning.
• Communicated regularly with operating teams and other stakeholders to review quality of systems and software.
• Assisted with planning and provision of statistical analysis of results to support new product introduction to market.
• Resolved various product issues by providing cost-effective and smart, workable solutions.

• Provided test execution support for Digital Engineering Service (DES) platform
• Executed test cases for 4P application pertaining to customer net banking login pin generation
• Validated defect details, QC fields, supporting evidence, along with severity and priority of defects
• Conducted first-level defect triage, ensuring accurate validation and assignment to relevant Resolver Groups
• Owned and coordinated defect remediation processes
• Streamlined test programme processes, improving overall efficiency.
• Liaised with Release Management team to coordinate monthly and bi-weekly software release.

• Conducted comprehensive audits of Google Maps data handled by different teams, applying unique methodologies and tools to detect mistakes
• Communicated detected errors for timely rectification by relevant teams
• Performed graphical distortion checks to maintain the highest level of map accuracy
• Ensured accurate placement of business markers for seamless user navigation
• Validated programmed algorithms for navigation and directions for faultless functionality
• Drafted comprehensive reports on various internal process developments.
• Coordinated exploratory testing with developers and external testers to proactively assess viability.
• Presented test reports and analysis to management including recommended software fixes.

• Proficient in writing and executing test cases derived from specific scenarios
• Skilled with HP Quality Centre tool for defect logging
• Experienced in executing SIT phase application testing
• Tasked with preparation of daily Test Execution Status reports for senior management
• Responsible for identifying the scope of testing for each project milestone
• Expertise in compiling and analyzing test reports, including failed and blocked cases
• Regularly coordinate with development team for discussing test reports
• Manage Defect fixes and ensure swift Closure in coordination with the development team.