Prasad Hiwale

About Prasad Hiwale

ISTQB Certified Test Lead | Certified Scrum Master (CSM)| 9+ Years of Experience in QA and Agile DevelopmentResults-driven Test Lead also in Scrum Master with over 10 years of experience in QA Automation, Functional Testing, and the Insurance domain. Expertise in leading Agile teams, managing end-to-end testing lifecycles, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Skilled in test strategy, test planning, execution, defect management, and release management. Proficient in Selenium automation, regression testing, and Agile/Scrum methodologies, with a strong track record of successful collaboration with global stakeholders to enhance testing efficiency and innovation.*Key Skills* SeleniumWebdriver |Playwright |Java automation|TestNG Framework|Rest assured Postman API | Automation|Agile Testing|Scrum Methodology|CI/CD Integration|Jenkins Pipeline|Maven Build Tool|Git & Bitbucket|BDDFramework (Cucumber)|Data Driven Testing|Functional Testing|Regression Testing|Database Validation|SQL Queries|UI Automation Cross Browser Testing|Shift-Left Testing Defect of management|Test manager|Scrummaster Skills & Endorsements- Test Planning- Test Strategy Development- Test Execution- Functional and Non-Functional Testing- API Testing (Rest Assured)- Selenium Automation (Cucumber, Java)- Defect Management- Scrum Ceremonies Facilitation- Agile Principles- Continuous Improvement- Stakeholder Management- Coaching and MentoringCertifications- ISTQB Certified- ISTQB Agile Certified- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)- NSE NCFM Investment Banking Certification- AS-1 and AS-2 TOSCA Automation- Cetiproof Cybersecurity Experience Highlights- Successfully led multiple testing initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards- Proficiently managed defects and tracked resolutions, facilitating smooth project progress- Excelled in stakeholder communication, ensuring project alignment and transparent reporting- Fostered collaborative team environments through effective coaching and mentoring on Agile practices.Let\'s Connect:QA Community Channel :https://t.me/QAProfessionalCommunity Email**: P••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Senior Quality Assurance Specialist Scrum Master

   LTIMindtree

   Nov 2022 — Present · Pune, IN

   Senior Scrum Master | Test Lead | QA Manager | Agile Delivery ExpertExperienced IT professional with 10+ years in QA Leadership, Test Management, and Agile Project Delivery. Skilled in handling functional, non-functional, automation, and API testing with a strong focus on end-to-end project governance. Proven success working with diverse onshore and offshore clients across CRM, Core Banking, Insurance, and E-Commerce domains.Core Responsibilities & Expertise:Leading QA teams as Test Lead/Manager – building test strategies, test plans, and ensuring governance.Driving Agile delivery as Scrum Master – facilitating ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring timely delivery.Managing stakeholder communication & transparent reporting for senior management.Implementing automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, REST Assured) and enabling API governance.Aligning testing with CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile engineering practices (BDD/TDD, Shift Left, Continuous Testing).Core Key Skills Test Lead | QA Manager | Scrum Master | Agile Coach | Test Strategy | Test Planning | Defect Management | Release Management | Automation Testing | Functional & Non-Functional Testing | API Testing | Selenium | Playwright | CI/CD | Cloud QA | Agile Transformation | SAFe Agile | Stakeholder ManagementCertifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) SAFe Agile Certified Scrum Agile Certified ISTQB Certified Automation Anywhere Certified NCFM – NSE Certified

Education

• Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology

  2014 — 2016

• DPGU School of Management & Research – Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society

  Cdac, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

  2013 — 2014

• Dr.Babaseheb Marathwada university,Aurangabad

  Master’s Degree, MASTER IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

  2011 — 2013

• J.M PATEL COLLEGE

  BSc Computer Science, BSC CS

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Manual Testing
• Oracle
• Test Automation Tools
• Quality Assurance
• Dbms
• Java
• Mysql
• Unix
• Sql
• Linux
• C#
• Core Java
• C++
• Javascript
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Xml
• Windows