At Aheadrace, a technology services startup, I joined as the founding QA and Product Manager for a Learning Management System (LMS) product. I was responsible for establishing the entire QA function from scratch—defining test strategies, standardizing processes, and implementing best practices that improved test efficiency by 50%.
I conducted automation feasibility analyses and successfully reduced manual testing efforts by 60% through strategic implementation of automated solutions. One of my key contributions was the design and development of a robust automation framework using Selenium and Cucumber, which accelerated regression cycles by 70% and significantly improved coverage by automating critical workflows.
In addition to leading QA efforts, I took on responsibilities as a Product Manager, working closely with stakeholders to create and refine user stories and acceptance criteria, which resulted in a 40% drop in post-release defects. I facilitated sprint ceremonies, cleared roadblocks, and improved sprint velocity by 30%, while also managing team productivity using tools like Planning Poker, burndown charts, and velocity metrics.
I was also instrumental in building the QA team from the ground up—scaling it from 1 to 10 members. I handled recruitment, conducted performance reviews, defined KPIs, and led continuous improvement initiatives, which boosted team productivity by 40%. My role evolved into that of a Test Manager, where I aligned QA efforts with broader business goals and oversaw quality initiatives across multiple projects.