I am a detail-oriented Senior QA Analyst with extensive experience ensuring the quality, functionality, and reliability of complex software across multiple industries. I specialize in manual testing, writing user stories and acceptance criteria, test strategy development, defect tracking, and cross-functional collaboration. I thrive in Agile environments and have led QA efforts to deliver high-quality products on time while mentoring junior teammates and aligning QA with sprint goals. I enjoy collaborating with Product Owners, Developers, and Business Analysts to refine requirements, design effective test coverage, and drive process improvements that enhance product performance and user satisfaction. I’m passionate about clear communication, active listening, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Arathi Gorur

I am a detail-oriented Senior QA Analyst with extensive experience ensuring the quality, functionality, and reliability of complex software across multiple industries. I specialize in manual testing, writing user stories and acceptance criteria, test strategy development, defect tracking, and cross-functional collaboration. I thrive in Agile environments and have led QA efforts to deliver high-quality products on time while mentoring junior teammates and aligning QA with sprint goals. I enjoy collaborating with Product Owners, Developers, and Business Analysts to refine requirements, design effective test coverage, and drive process improvements that enhance product performance and user satisfaction. I’m passionate about clear communication, active listening, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

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I am a detail-oriented Senior QA Analyst with extensive experience ensuring the quality, functionality, and reliability of complex software across multiple industries. I specialize in manual testing, writing user stories and acceptance criteria, test strategy development, defect tracking, and cross-functional collaboration. I thrive in Agile environments and have led QA efforts to deliver high-quality products on time while mentoring junior teammates and aligning QA with sprint goals.

I enjoy collaborating with Product Owners, Developers, and Business Analysts to refine requirements, design effective test coverage, and drive process improvements that enhance product performance and user satisfaction. I’m passionate about clear communication, active listening, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior QA Analyst at Acorah Software Products Ltd. (TaxCalc)
September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Collaborated with Product Owners, Developers and Business Analysts to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and release readiness goals. Conducted workshops using the MoSCoW method, prioritized stories, designed and executed comprehensive desktop test cases, and performed functional, regression, and system integration testing. Validated data exchange between modules/products and managed QA activities across multiple TaxCalc releases, ensuring HMRC compliance. Participated in Agile ceremonies, provided estimates, mentored junior QA engineers, and coordinated with UI/UX to ensure coverage.
Test Analyst at Network Rail
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Analyzed and validated Train Planning Systems in production, designed and executed end-to-end test cases for system upgrades, conducted quality reviews for regulatory compliance, performed Platform Testing and Pre-UAT, executed SIT, and led Regression Testing cycles to validate legacy features post-upgrade.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Insightsoftware.com
July 1, 2012 - June 1, 2017
Performed manual testing on client and web-based applications, followed Agile practices, created and executed test plans and regression suites, delivered feature demos, estimated testing tasks, and applied lean/Kanban practices for defect management and sprint execution. Used Jira, Zephyr, TFS, and Microsoft Test Manager for defect tracking and release documentation.
Test Analyst at Vanderlande Enzen Global Solutions
July 1, 2011 - June 1, 2012
Served as Test Analyst for Application Migration Team at UK Power Networks; designed and executed test plans for migration projects, performed data migration analyses, led defect management, and maintained audit-ready test documentation.
Senior Software Engineer - Testing at Aris Global Pvt. Ltd.
February 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Designed and conducted peer reviews of test cases, executed backend data validation with SQL, participated in Agile sprints, and managed QC test setups and environment configurations; prepared and revised test plans and estimates.
Quality Assurance Engineer at Oracle Enterprise Pvt. Ltd.
December 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Designed and executed comprehensive test cases for ERP applications; performed manual testing, SIT, and regression testing using QTP; conducted cross-platform compatibility testing; managed multiple short releases and maintained audit-ready defect records; collaborated with clients including Micron and Dell.
Software Quality Engineer at Agile Software Enterprise Pvt. Ltd.
February 1, 2006 - November 1, 2007
Developed and executed functional, GUI, and UAT test cases; performed regression testing using QTP; validated defects with ClearQuest; supported clients including Flextronics, Micron, and Dell.
Test Analyst at Fox Entertainment Company
July 1, 2011 - June 1, 2012
Led testing for thick client and web-based applications for entertainment clients; managed defect triage meetings and maintained audit-ready defect records. Documented test procedures with Business Collaborator and supported cross-functional teams to ensure accurate traceability across releases.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering at BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, India (VTU University)
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2005
Bachelor's Degree at BMS College of Engineering
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2005

Qualifications

ISTQB Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Lean Kanban Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment