I am a dedicated and results-driven Test Lead with 16+ years of experience delivering end-to-end testing for complex projects. I combine strong manual testing fundamentals with automation using Selenium and CI/CD practices with Jenkins to drive robust quality across Agile environments. I excel at building scalable QA strategies, mentoring high-performing teams, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

Priyanka Mohanty

I am a dedicated and results-driven Test Lead with 16+ years of experience delivering end-to-end testing for complex projects. I combine strong manual testing fundamentals with automation using Selenium and CI/CD practices with Jenkins to drive robust quality across Agile environments. I excel at building scalable QA strategies, mentoring high-performing teams, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

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I am a dedicated and results-driven Test Lead with 16+ years of experience delivering end-to-end testing for complex projects. I combine strong manual testing fundamentals with automation using Selenium and CI/CD practices with Jenkins to drive robust quality across Agile environments. I excel at building scalable QA strategies, mentoring high-performing teams, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

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Language

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Work Experience

Test Lead/BA at IITECH
February 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end testing for multiple projects, including SIT, UAT, and regression. Prepared and reviewed test plans, cases, and data to ensure coverage and requirements compliance. Coordinated with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve defects. Managed defect triage and reporting, monitored test execution, and ensured timely delivery. Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes and accelerate cycle times.
Business Analyst / Project Manager Coordinator at IITECH
February 1, 2025 - Present
Analyzed complex business data to drive strategic decisions, redesign processes, reduce effort, and strengthen risk management. Conducted user interviews and workshops; defined roadmap for school management platform, improving operational efficiency by 25%. Managed backlog prioritization, aligning features with strategic goals and market demand. Designed workflows and wireframes, reducing onboarding time by 20%.
Business Analyst / Project Manager Coordinator at IITECH
February 1, 2025 - Present
Analyzed complex business data to drive strategic decisions, redesigned processes, reduced effort, and strengthened risk management. Conducted user interviews and workshops; defined a roadmap for a school management platform, improving operational efficiency by 25%. Managed backlog prioritization and designed workflows and wireframes to reduce onboarding time by 20%.
Business Analyst / Test Analyst at Ausbiz Consulting
May 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Bridged gaps between stakeholders and development teams; translated complex business problems into clear, actionable requirements for AI solutions; supported UAT. Created process diagrams reducing rework by 15%. Mitigated delivery risks and achieved 100% on-time project completion.
Test Lead/BA at AUSBiz CONSULTING
November 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Designed and executed comprehensive test strategies and plans, and developed automated Selenium WebDriver scripts to cover functional, regression, and integration testing. Performed manual and automated testing for web and mobile apps, validated end-to-end functionality and user experience. Managed test cases and defects in Jira/Confluence, and led regression testing to ensure features did not break existing functionality. Achieved a 30% reduction in defect leakage and supported CI/CD with Jenkins.
BA / Test Manager at TCS (ADB Bank)
May 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Configured ITIL-aligned ServiceNow workflows reducing incident resolution time by 35%. Performed root cause analysis to save costs; led LEAN process re-engineering; streamlined UAT defect triage, resolving issues 20% faster. Awards: Bravo Award & Exceeding Expectations Award.
Test Manager at TCS (ADB Bank)
November 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Led the design and implementation of comprehensive test strategies; created and executed test cases, scripts, and scenarios leveraging manual and automated testing. Reported progress, monitored quality metrics, and guided stakeholders through testing life cycle. Achievements include reducing post-release defects and improving regression efficiency, with a strong focus on on-time delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
Test Manager (ADB Bank) at TCS
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Led design and implementation of comprehensive test strategies; created and executed manual and automated test scripts and scenarios. Drove testing across multiple modules, leveraging manual and automated techniques to improve coverage and delivery timelines. Achieved a 95% on-time testing deadline success rate and reduced post-release defects by 30%.
Test Manager at TCS (ADB Bank)
November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Collaborated with stakeholders to analyze requirements and developed a robust REST API testing suite (asset creation, updating, incident creation, closure). Managed end-to-end testing lifecycle, including planning, execution, defect triage, and reporting for complex programs. Led automation and performance testing initiatives to drive efficiency and reduce manual effort; validated data integrity across ITSM processes and modules; supported UAT activities.
Test Manager (ADB Bank) at TCS
September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Collaborated with stakeholders to analyze requirements and developed a robust suite of REST API tests assets; managed end-to-end testing lifecycle for complex programs. Oversaw automation and performance testing initiatives, driving efficiency and reducing manual effort. Validated data integrity and consistency across ITSM processes (SAAS) and modules; supported UAT and reporting.
BA/QA Cluster Lead at CSI India Pvt. Ltd
September 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Automated REST API testing, reducing regression cycle time by 40%. Enhanced reporting accuracy by 35% via TestNG integration.
QA Cluster Lead at CSI Interfusion India Private Limited
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021
Developed automated test scripts for RESTful APIs using REST Assured and Java. Integrated REST Assured tests with TestNG, facilitating efficient test execution and reporting. Validated request payloads, headers, and response data (status codes, headers, JSON/XML).
Technical Project Lead at Huawei Pvt. Ltd
August 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Led BI testing for Cognos & Business Objects, supporting 10K+ users globally. Ensured 99.9% data accuracy in ETL processes.
Technical Project Lead /Quality Engineer at Huawei India Private Limited
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2019
Worked on Telecom VAS systems including RBT provisioning, content management, and billing platform integration. Implemented in-sprint automation for web applications; REST API automation using Selenium WebDriver.
Technical Project Lead / Quality Engineer at Huawei India Private Limited
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2019
Worked on Telecom VAS systems, including Ring Back Tone provisioning, content management, and integration with billing platforms. Implemented in-sprint automation for web applications, REST API automation using Selenium WebDriver.
Associate System Engineer at IBM
July 1, 2010 - October 14, 2025
Executed test plans for retail applications; conducted SQL-based data validations for enterprise applications, reducing defects by 20%.
Associate System Engineer at IBM
February 1, 2007 - July 1, 2020
Performed end-to-end testing of order fulfillment functionality of AT&T’s end-to-end Order Management System and tracked AT&T Ordering, Provisioning, and Billing. Developed and executed test cases and test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and reliability.

Education

B.Tech, Electronics & Telecommunication at Biju Patnaik University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Education Digital Marketing Campaigns & Analytics at RMIT Online
August 1, 2024 - November 15, 2024
B.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication at Biju Patnaik University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Digital Marketing Campaigns & Analytics at RMIT Online
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Digital Marketing Campaigns & Analytics at RMIT Online
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
B.Tech , Electronics & Telecommunication at Biju Patnaik University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Agile Project Management
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ISTQB
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
SQL Certified
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
AIX Basic Operations
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Agile Project Management Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Lean 6 Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Scrum Master Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
ISTQB Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
AIX Basic Operations V5(UNIX)
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
SQL Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Agile Project Management Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Lean 6 Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Scrum Master Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
ISTQB Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
AIX Basic Operations V5(UNIX), SQL Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Retail