Hi, I'm Meghali Phukan, a results-driven Senior Test Lead with 11+ years of experience delivering high-quality solutions across multiple domains. I specialize in Agile delivery, DevOps, automation frameworks, and building and mentoring high-performing QA teams. I define quality strategies that align with business goals and drive efficient testing throughout the software lifecycle. I'm strong at leading cross-functional Agile teams, mentoring juniors, communicating with stakeholders, and delivering value while balancing technical excellence with pragmatic delivery. I adapt quickly to new tools and domains, maintain attention to detail, and stay customer-focused to ensure quality and timely releases.

Meghali Phukan

Hi, I'm Meghali Phukan, a results-driven Senior Test Lead with 11+ years of experience delivering high-quality solutions across multiple domains. I specialize in Agile delivery, DevOps, automation frameworks, and building and mentoring high-performing QA teams. I define quality strategies that align with business goals and drive efficient testing throughout the software lifecycle. I'm strong at leading cross-functional Agile teams, mentoring juniors, communicating with stakeholders, and delivering value while balancing technical excellence with pragmatic delivery. I adapt quickly to new tools and domains, maintain attention to detail, and stay customer-focused to ensure quality and timely releases.

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Hi, I’m Meghali Phukan, a results-driven Senior Test Lead with 11+ years of experience delivering high-quality solutions across multiple domains. I specialize in Agile delivery, DevOps, automation frameworks, and building and mentoring high-performing QA teams. I define quality strategies that align with business goals and drive efficient testing throughout the software lifecycle.

I’m strong at leading cross-functional Agile teams, mentoring juniors, communicating with stakeholders, and delivering value while balancing technical excellence with pragmatic delivery. I adapt quickly to new tools and domains, maintain attention to detail, and stay customer-focused to ensure quality and timely releases.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Work Experience

Senior Test Lead at Jacobs
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Defined enterprise-level test strategy and governance; Led multiple Agile squads and sprint planning; Built and scaled QA team from ground up; Implemented automation frameworks reducing regression time; Integrated testing into CI/CD pipelines; Conducted risk-based testing and defect triaging; Collaborated with stakeholders for UAT and releases; Improved overall product quality and release cycles.
Test Lead at AMT-Sybex
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Managed end-to-end QA lifecycle; Led offshore and onshore coordination; Designed automation and testing strategies; Performed API and database validation; Prepared reports, dashboards, and client updates; Ensured quality gates in Agile delivery.
Test Engineer / Lead at Mphasis
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Executed functional, regression, and integration testing; Developed automation scripts; Reduced manual effort significantly; Participated in Agile ceremonies; Ensured defect tracking and resolution.

Education

Counsellor at CADD Centre
January 1, 2012 - May 7, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
ISTQB
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
SAFe
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
DevOps Training
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026