I'm a dedicated software testing professional with an MCS from the University of Pune and 6+ years of experience in software testing and QA across telecom and enterprise domains. I thrive in Agile environments, designing test plans, writing test cases, and performing integration, system, and regression testing. I have hands-on experience with manual testing, API testing using Postman, and basic automation with QTP, along with working knowledge of HP ALM/QC, Jira, TFS, SQL, and ASP.NET technologies. I've contributed to projects at Amdocs Development Centre India (Pune), Experis IT (onsite to Amdocs), Crest Venue, Salus Alpha IT, and Tata Motors, collaborating with business analysts and developers to ensure QA requirements are captured and defects are resolved. I hold ISTQB certification and am comfortable working across the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to test execution and reporting.

Shobha S Dhamdhere

I'm a dedicated software testing professional with an MCS from the University of Pune and 6+ years of experience in software testing and QA across telecom and enterprise domains. I thrive in Agile environments, designing test plans, writing test cases, and performing integration, system, and regression testing. I have hands-on experience with manual testing, API testing using Postman, and basic automation with QTP, along with working knowledge of HP ALM/QC, Jira, TFS, SQL, and ASP.NET technologies. I've contributed to projects at Amdocs Development Centre India (Pune), Experis IT (onsite to Amdocs), Crest Venue, Salus Alpha IT, and Tata Motors, collaborating with business analysts and developers to ensure QA requirements are captured and defects are resolved. I hold ISTQB certification and am comfortable working across the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to test execution and reporting.

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I’m a dedicated software testing professional with an MCS from the University of Pune and 6+ years of experience in software testing and QA across telecom and enterprise domains. I thrive in Agile environments, designing test plans, writing test cases, and performing integration, system, and regression testing. I have hands-on experience with manual testing, API testing using Postman, and basic automation with QTP, along with working knowledge of HP ALM/QC, Jira, TFS, SQL, and ASP.NET technologies.

I’ve contributed to projects at Amdocs Development Centre India (Pune), Experis IT (onsite to Amdocs), Crest Venue, Salus Alpha IT, and Tata Motors, collaborating with business analysts and developers to ensure QA requirements are captured and defects are resolved. I hold ISTQB certification and am comfortable working across the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to test execution and reporting.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Hindi
Advanced
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent

Work Experience

Functional Test Engineer at Amdocs Development Centre India LLP, Pune
October 4, 2021 - August 29, 2022
Wrote and executed manual test cases for Change requests; understood telecom processes and testing scenarios; retested defect fixes; communicated issues to developers; participated in requirement review and analysis from testing perspective.
Software Tester at Experis IT, Pune
June 10, 2019 - October 3, 2021
Wrote and executed manual test cases for Change requests; understood telecom processes and testing scenarios; retested defect fixes; requirement review and analysis from testing perspective.
Software Test Engineer at Crest Venue & Entertainment Pvt Ltd, Pune
November 6, 2017 - June 7, 2019
Wrote and executed manual test scripts for security software features; located defects via manual testing; logged defects using JIRA; worked in Agile; prepared Test Execution Plan; performed API testing via Postman; requirement review and analysis from testing perspective.
Software Test Engineer at Salus Alpha Information Technology, Pune
October 3, 2012 - October 25, 2013
Wrote and executed manual test scripts for new software features; located defects and retested fixes; assisted Test Lead in Test Plan preparation; requirement review and analysis from testing perspective; gained understanding of financial processes.
Software Engineer at NetCover Online Technologies, Pune
April 6, 2012 - July 14, 2012
Worked on modules of live project; regression testing, alpha testing and UAT; prepared test documentation – Test plan, Test cases.
Senior Associate at TATA Motors, Pune
October 1, 2010 - February 28, 2011
Prepared software requirements specifications (SRS); coordinated acceptance testing with users; beta testing and bug fixes; developed a material gate system for internal use.
Project Trainee at TATA Motors, Pune
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
Participated in the PE Job & Performance Tracker project, a web-based production engineering system; involved in requirements, design and validation.
Software Tester (Onsite to Amdocs) at Experis IT, Pune
June 10, 2019 - October 3, 2021
Writing and executing manual test cases for new Change requests; Understanding Telecommunication processes and testing scenarios assigned by Test Lead; Retest defect fixes and communicate issues to developers; Requirement review and analysis from testing perspective.

Education

Master of Computer Science (MCS) at University of Pune
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) at University of Pune
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Diploma in Software Testing (DST) at Seed InfoTech, Pune
December 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Higher Secondary (12th) at Maharashtra State HSC Board
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Secondary School Certificate (10th) at Maharashtra State SSC Board
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Master of Computer Science (MCS) at University of Pune
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) at University of Pune
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Higher Secondary Certificate (12th) at Maharashtra state HSC board
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Secondary School Certificate (10th) at Maharashtra state SSC board
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Level Certification
March 1, 2014 - December 18, 2025
HP ALM Quality Center 11.x Certification (HP0-M46)
February 1, 2012 - December 18, 2025
Diploma in Software Testing (DST)
December 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
ISTQB Foundation Level Certification
March 1, 2014 - December 30, 2025
HP ALM Quality Center 11.x Certification (HP0-M46)
February 1, 2012 - December 30, 2025
Diploma in Software Testing (DST)
December 1, 2011 - December 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications