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I am a highly experienced QA Analyst and Test Lead with over 10 years of expertise in software quality assurance, manual testing, functional testing, and user experience validation across enterprise, web, mobile, and cloud-based applications. Throughout my career, I have worked with leading organizations including Hitachi, Thales, Softchoice, and Spark IT Solutions, delivering high-quality software solutions in Agile environments. My experience includes end-to-end testing activities such as functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, UAT coordination, defect management, SQL validation, and usability testing. I have strong expertise in creating detailed test plans, realistic user scenarios, and comprehensive test cases while collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure successful product releases. What makes me stand out is my strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to identify both functional and user experience issues that impact product quality. I am highly skilled at documenting clear feedback, evaluating workflows, and improving customer experiences across digital platforms. I also bring experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, SQL, and AI-assisted testing methodologies. In addition to my technical expertise, I am known for being adaptable, proactive, and collaborative. I have successfully worked with remote and cross-functional teams, mentored junior QA members, and contributed to process improvements that enhanced testing efficiency and product quality. My combination of technical QA knowledge, communication skills, and customer-focused thinking allows me to deliver reliable and high-quality results consistently.…I am a highly experienced QA Analyst and Test Lead with over 10 years of expertise in software quality assurance, manual testing, functional testing, and user experience validation across enterprise, web, mobile, and cloud-based applications. Throughout my career, I have worked with leading organizations including Hitachi, Thales, Softchoice, and Spark IT Solutions, delivering high-quality software solutions in Agile environments. My experience includes end-to-end testing activities such as functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, UAT coordination, defect management, SQL validation, and usability testing. I have strong expertise in creating detailed test plans, realistic user scenarios, and comprehensive test cases while collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure successful product releases. What makes me stand out is my strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to identify both functional and user experience issues that impact product quality. I am highly skilled at documenting clear feedback, evaluating workflows, and improving customer experiences across digital platforms. I also bring experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, SQL, and AI-assisted testing methodologies. In addition to my technical expertise, I am known for being adaptable, proactive, and collaborative. I have successfully worked with remote and cross-functional teams, mentored junior QA members, and contributed to process improvements that enhanced testing efficiency and product quality. My combination of technical QA knowledge, communication skills, and customer-focused thinking allows me to deliver reliable and high-quality results consistently.

REKKHA CATARI

QA Engineer, Project Manager, Full Stack Developer, +2

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I am a highly experienced QA Analyst and Test Lead with over 10 years of expertise in software quality assurance, manual testing, functional testing, and user experience validation across enterprise, web, mobile, and cloud-based applications. Throughout my career, I have worked with leading organizations including Hitachi, Thales, Softchoice, and Spark IT Solutions, delivering high-quality software solutions in Agile environments. My experience includes end-to-end testing activities such as functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, UAT coordination, defect management, SQL validation, and usability testing. I have strong expertise in creating detailed test plans, realistic user scenarios, and comprehensive test cases while collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure successful product releases. What makes me stand out is my strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to identify both functional and user experience issues that impact product quality. I am highly skilled at documenting clear feedback, evaluating workflows, and improving customer experiences across digital platforms. I also bring experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, SQL, and AI-assisted testing methodologies. In addition to my technical expertise, I am known for being adaptable, proactive, and collaborative. I have successfully worked with remote and cross-functional teams, mentored junior QA members, and contributed to process improvements that enhanced testing efficiency and product quality. My combination of technical QA knowledge, communication skills, and customer-focused thinking allows me to deliver reliable and high-quality results consistently.…I am a highly experienced QA Analyst and Test Lead with over 10 years of expertise in software quality assurance, manual testing, functional testing, and user experience validation across enterprise, web, mobile, and cloud-based applications. Throughout my career, I have worked with leading organizations including Hitachi, Thales, Softchoice, and Spark IT Solutions, delivering high-quality software solutions in Agile environments. My experience includes end-to-end testing activities such as functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, UAT coordination, defect management, SQL validation, and usability testing. I have strong expertise in creating detailed test plans, realistic user scenarios, and comprehensive test cases while collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure successful product releases. What makes me stand out is my strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to identify both functional and user experience issues that impact product quality. I am highly skilled at documenting clear feedback, evaluating workflows, and improving customer experiences across digital platforms. I also bring experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, SQL, and AI-assisted testing methodologies. In addition to my technical expertise, I am known for being adaptable, proactive, and collaborative. I have successfully worked with remote and cross-functional teams, mentored junior QA members, and contributed to process improvements that enhanced testing efficiency and product quality. My combination of technical QA knowledge, communication skills, and customer-focused thinking allows me to deliver reliable and high-quality results consistently.

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I am a highly experienced QA Analyst and Test Lead with over 10 years of expertise in software quality assurance, manual testing, functional testing, and user experience validation across enterprise, web, mobile, and cloud-based applications. Throughout my career, I have worked with leading organizations including Hitachi, Thales, Softchoice, and Spark IT Solutions, delivering high-quality software solutions in Agile environments.

My experience includes end-to-end testing activities such as functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, UAT coordination, defect management, SQL validation, and usability testing. I have strong expertise in creating detailed test plans, realistic user scenarios, and comprehensive test cases while collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure successful product releases.

What makes me stand out is my strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to identify both functional and user experience issues that impact product quality. I am highly skilled at documenting clear feedback, evaluating workflows, and improving customer experiences across digital platforms. I also bring experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, SQL, and AI-assisted testing methodologies.

In addition to my technical expertise, I am known for being adaptable, proactive, and collaborative. I have successfully worked with remote and cross-functional teams, mentored junior QA members, and contributed to process improvements that enhanced testing efficiency and product quality. My combination of technical QA knowledge, communication skills, and customer-focused thinking allows me to deliver reliable and high-quality results consistently.

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Project Lead Consultant, QA at Spark IT Solutions

April 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Defined and owned end-to-end QA strategy, test planning, scope, and execution for enterprise applications. Led manual testing activities including functional, regression, system, integration, and UAT testing. Collaborated with Business Analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to align testing milestones with delivery schedules. Prepared detailed test plans, test cases, execution reports, and defect dashboards. Managed defect lifecycle including defect logging, triaging, prioritization, and tracking using Jira. Conducted exploratory and risk-based testing to identify edge cases and critical business risks. Provided weekly QA status reports highlighting execution progress, risks, blockers, and release readiness. Mentored junior QA resources and reviewed test artifacts for quality and completeness.

Consultant, Product Test Lead at Hitachi

April 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025

Led QA and verification activities for safety-critical and enterprise systems in Agile environments. Developed comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and quality processes aligned with compliance requirements. Performed system integration testing, workflow validation, and defect management activities. Chaired defect triage meetings with development and business teams to drive timely issue resolution. Tracked quality metrics, release readiness, and testing KPIs for leadership reporting. Conducted root cause analysis on critical defects and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure complete requirements, traceability and coverage.

Senior QA Test Lead at Thales

February 1, 2018 - March 1, 2023

Led manual testing and QA governance activities for large-scale Agile programs. Created and reviewed test plans, test cases, execution logs, and sign-off documentation. Validated business workflows, system integrations, and UI functionality across multiple applications. Managed UAT coordination with business stakeholders and prepared onboarding and execution guides. Led risk assessments, defect prevention activities, and release quality reviews. Mentored QA engineers on testing standards, Agile practices, and defect management processes. Ensured compliance with regulatory, audit, and documentation standards.

Senior QA Analyst Consultant at Softchoice

March 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017

Executed manual, functional, integration, and regression testing for enterprise applications. Analyzed business requirements and created detailed test scenarios and test cases. Performed defect tracking and reporting using Jira and collaborated closely with development teams. Supported end-to-end QA activities and ensured delivery of high-quality releases. Participated in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.