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Hi, I’m Pooja Dhake, a results-driven Quality Assurance Advisor with a knack for building reliable, high-quality software across web, mobile, API, and accessibility layers. I excel in end-to-end QA in Agile environments, strengthening regression coverage and catching production defects early to protect delivery timelines. I thrive in cross-functional squads, translating business requirements into clear acceptance criteria, coordinating UAT, and mentoring teammates on QA best practices. When I’m not testing, I enjoy documenting processes and improving testing strategies to ensure robust releases and a delightful user experience.…Hi, I’m Pooja Dhake, a results-driven Quality Assurance Advisor with a knack for building reliable, high-quality software across web, mobile, API, and accessibility layers. I excel in end-to-end QA in Agile environments, strengthening regression coverage and catching production defects early to protect delivery timelines. I thrive in cross-functional squads, translating business requirements into clear acceptance criteria, coordinating UAT, and mentoring teammates on QA best practices. When I’m not testing, I enjoy documenting processes and improving testing strategies to ensure robust releases and a delightful user experience.

Pooja Donolikar

QA Engineer, Web Developer, Project Manager, +1

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Hi, I’m Pooja Dhake, a results-driven Quality Assurance Advisor with a knack for building reliable, high-quality software across web, mobile, API, and accessibility layers. I excel in end-to-end QA in Agile environments, strengthening regression coverage and catching production defects early to protect delivery timelines. I thrive in cross-functional squads, translating business requirements into clear acceptance criteria, coordinating UAT, and mentoring teammates on QA best practices. When I’m not testing, I enjoy documenting processes and improving testing strategies to ensure robust releases and a delightful user experience.…Hi, I’m Pooja Dhake, a results-driven Quality Assurance Advisor with a knack for building reliable, high-quality software across web, mobile, API, and accessibility layers. I excel in end-to-end QA in Agile environments, strengthening regression coverage and catching production defects early to protect delivery timelines. I thrive in cross-functional squads, translating business requirements into clear acceptance criteria, coordinating UAT, and mentoring teammates on QA best practices. When I’m not testing, I enjoy documenting processes and improving testing strategies to ensure robust releases and a delightful user experience.

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Hi, I’m Pooja Dhake, a results-driven Quality Assurance Advisor with a knack for building reliable, high-quality software across web, mobile, API, and accessibility layers. I excel in end-to-end QA in Agile environments, strengthening regression coverage and catching production defects early to protect delivery timelines.

I thrive in cross-functional squads, translating business requirements into clear acceptance criteria, coordinating UAT, and mentoring teammates on QA best practices. When I’m not testing, I enjoy documenting processes and improving testing strategies to ensure robust releases and a delightful user experience.

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Work Experience

Quality Assurance Advisor at Cigna

September 1, 2018 - November 1, 2025

Owned end-to-end quality assurance for enterprise health care applications, supporting bi-weekly releases across web, mobile, API, backend, and accessibility layers. Built and maintained Cypress automation suites, strengthening regression coverage and improving release confidence in Agile delivery cycles. Identified high-risk defects early through API testing and SQL data validation, reducing late-stage rework and production risk. Led mobile testing on Android and iOS using BrowserStack, ensuring cross-device compatibility and consistent user experience. Drove accessibility testing efforts using Evidenced and AXE, uncovering WCAG gaps and enabling remediation prioritization before releases. Translated business requirements into clear, testable acceptance criteria, improving story readiness and sprint predictability. Coordinated UAT execution and defect triage with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to ensure release readiness. Mentored offshore QA team members, improving test con

Senior Software Engineer at Majesco / Mastek Ltd.

March 1, 2010 - February 1, 2016

Contributed to development and quality validation of enterprise insurance underwriting systems built on ACORD standards. Designed and maintained SQL, PL/SQL, and SSIS packages supporting backend processing and reporting. Diagnosed and resolved approximately 30% of system performance issues using SQL Profiler, execution plans, and monitoring tools. Created functional specifications, use cases, and process flows, improving traceability between business and technical teams. Led a team of 3–4 engineers, accelerating defect resolution and deliverability.

Production Support Engineer at Majesco

November 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014

Provided production support through defect triage and first-level issue resolution. Served as Acting Scrum Master, facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting patch releases.

Graduate Assistant at University of Texas at Tyler

February 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018

Developed technical documentation and specifications supporting software and database coursework. Assisted with requirements clarification and validation of academic software deliverables.