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Kajal Hirlekar

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I am Kajal Hirlekar, a Test Lead and Senior Test Analyst with over 15 years of experience delivering high-quality IT solutions in private and public sector projects.

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I am Kajal Hirlekar, a Test Lead and Senior Test Analyst with over 15 years of experience delivering high-quality IT solutions in private and public sector projects. I excel at end-to-end testing, defect management, UAT coordination, and building robust testing strategies across Waterfall, V-Model, and Agile frameworks.

I collaborate effectively with business and technical stakeholders, write clear test documentation, and leverage SQL, API testing, and containerized deployments to ensure reliable software. I am comfortable working with onsite and offshore teams and adapting quickly to changing project needs.

  • 25 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 11 roles

End to End Test Analyst · Border Force, Home OfficeNov 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Current role focusing on data-driven testing for Cerberus transformation. Responsible for creating production-like test data, identifying high-risk areas, engaging SMEs, prioritizing testing based on risk, and managing defects end-to-end in JIRA. Conducts system, integration, and regression testing for monthly releases; performs API testing and validation in Kubernetes environments, and maintains documentation in Confluence/SharePoint; collaborates across DevOps, UAT, and business teams.

Test Engineer · National Law Enforcement Data Programme, Home OfficeJun 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

Contributed to Beta development for LEDS Property and related modules, including PNC integration; performed estimation, test preparation, and test execution; created test conditions from requirements and designs; tracked defects in JIRA/Zephyr and supported UAT, integration, and performance testing; contributed to accessibility testing aligned to GDS standards.

Test Analyst / Defect Manager / Lead / UAT Assurance · Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)Jan 2017 – Mar 2022 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Led defect management across DBS test phases, chaired Defect Review Boards, and ensured traceability of defects to requirements. Configured and managed ALM-based defect processes, produced MIS reports, coordinated offshore/onsite testing, and supported UAT activities for BAU releases; oversaw Test Plans and Exit Reports, and performed witness testing.

Test Analyst / Defect Manager / UAT Coordinator · Tata Consultancy ServicesApr 2016 – Jan 2017 · 10 mos
Test Analyst · Bank of AmericaApr 2015 – Feb 2016 · 11 mos
Developer / Test Lead / UAT Coordinator · C3GlobalJul 2012 – Sep 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos
Developer / Test Analyst · Bank of AmericaNov 2002 – Apr 2012 · 9 yrs 6 mos
Software Programmer · Avhan Technologies Ltd. (Mumbai, India)Oct 2001 – Jan 2002 · 4 mos

Education

Bachelor of Engineering · V.E.S.I.T, Mumbai2030 – 1999
Diploma in Computer Engineering · V.E.S.P, Mumbai2030 – 1996
S.S.C · Holy Family High School, Mumbai2030 – 1993

Certifications and awards

ISEB/ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level2011 – 2026
BCS Certified Business Analyst Foundation Level2011 – 2026

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