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Hi, I’m Ankur Mittal, a Senior Test Analyst with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality software testing across public sector, retail and education environments. I specialise in functional, integration, UAT, API, accessibility and automation testing, and have a track record of improving release quality and supporting complex digital transformation programmes.
I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to design robust QA strategies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure reliable, user-focused software releases across Agile and Waterfall environments.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Test Analyst / Senior Test Analyst at 2i / Social Security Scotland
February 1, 2022 - PresentDevelop and execute detailed test scenarios, scripts and test cases across business-critical public sector services. Produce test effort estimates for scripting, execution and defect resolution to support sprint and release planning. Maintain test assets in qTest, improving requirement traceability across multiple delivery workstreams. Perform functional, integration and end-to-end testing across interconnected applications. Support data migration and batch validation testing to ensure data integrity during major releases. Log, track and manage defects through JIRA and qTest. Analyze application and server logs to investigate issues and support root cause analysis. Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Owners to improve test readiness. Running Automation Suites and analyze the failure through serenity reports. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes to enhance release confidence.
Test Engineer / Senior QA Consultant at BJSS / Education Scotland
March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022Supported planning and execution of manual and automated testing across public-facing digital platforms. Designed test scenarios for functional, regression and accessibility testing. Running automation suits developed in Selenium and Cypress to improve regression efficiency. Performed accessibility testing against recognised compliance standards. Worked with internal teams and third-party suppliers to maintain release quality. Managed defects through the full lifecycle to support timely resolution. Contributed to sprint planning and release readiness within Agile teams. Supported continuous improvement of QA processes across the programme.
Senior Test Analyst / Test Lead at CGI / Scottish Government
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2020Led test planning, coordination and execution across business-critical modules within a public sector platform. Defined test scope, effort estimates and resource planning across concurrent releases. Designed and maintained manual and automated regression packs to improve testing efficiency. Performed API, integration and backend data validation across multiple systems. Worked closely with Business Analysts, Developers and Product Owners to clarify requirements. Managed defect triage activities to improve issue turnaround. Mentored junior testers and supported offshore team members. Supported UAT and business readiness before production deployment. Contributed to continuous improvement of QA standards across the programme.
QA Analyst at Wheatley Associates Ltd
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Delivered manual and automated testing for enterprise systems, integration projects and retail platforms, building strong experience in test execution, defect management, backend validation and client-facing QA support.
Senior Test Analyst at Snowflake Software
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Delivered QA testing across enterprise systems, integration projects and retail platforms, with a focus on test execution, defect management and UAT readiness.
Test Consultant at Sogeti UK/ANM Consultancy
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Delivered manual and automated testing across enterprise-scale projects, coordinating with clients and internal teams to maintain release quality and test coverage.
Senior System Integration Tester at Specsavers Procurement
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010Managed regression testing, API and backend data validation across multiple systems; mentored juniors; supported UAT and business readiness before production deployment.
Test Engineer at BVN InfoTech, India
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007Delivered manual and automated testing for enterprise systems, integration projects and retail platforms; client-facing QA support.
Education
MSc Computer Science at G.J.U. University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003Bachelor of Commerce at CCS University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001Qualifications
ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026PRINCE2 Agile Foundation
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026IBM Cloud Essentials
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026Risk-Based Testing Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026Selenium Automation Training
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Education, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services
Skills
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