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Registration: 16.02.2026

Navya Krishna

Specialization: Test Lead / Manager
— Seasoned IT professional with a 12-year track record dedicated to Software Quality Engineering and Test Leadership. — My career has evolved from hands-on test automation engineering to strategic test management, consistently ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions. — I specialize in architecting robust test frameworks and leading high-performing QA teams to implement comprehensive testing strategies that align with business objectives. — My background in development and automation ensures the implementation of highly efficient, scalable, and maintainable test processes. — I am driven by the challenge of solving complex quality problems and am eager to contribute to future projects that advance testing maturity and excellence. Key Expertise: — 12 years in software testing in test automation & framework design. — Full-spectrum testing expertise: functional, non-functional, mobile, and API testing. — Test Process Improvement & QA Strategy Development. — Team Leadership & Mentoring (teams of 5-10 engineers). — CI/CD Integration & Test Automation Governance.
— Seasoned IT professional with a 12-year track record dedicated to Software Quality Engineering and Test Leadership. — My career has evolved from hands-on test automation engineering to strategic test management, consistently ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions. — I specialize in architecting robust test frameworks and leading high-performing QA teams to implement comprehensive testing strategies that align with business objectives. — My background in development and automation ensures the implementation of highly efficient, scalable, and maintainable test processes. — I am driven by the challenge of solving complex quality problems and am eager to contribute to future projects that advance testing maturity and excellence. Key Expertise: — 12 years in software testing in test automation & framework design. — Full-spectrum testing expertise: functional, non-functional, mobile, and API testing. — Test Process Improvement & QA Strategy Development. — Team Leadership & Mentoring (teams of 5-10 engineers). — CI/CD Integration & Test Automation Governance.

Skills

Selenium
Playwright
Cypress
Appium
Postman
REST Assured
JMeter
K6
Azure Dev Ops
JIRA
TestRail
Allure Reports
Extent Reports
Jenkins
GitLab CI/CD
GitHub Actions
Java
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
C#
Espresso (Android)
XCUITest (iOS)
Selenium Grid
Docker
Kubernetes
npm
Maven

Work experience

Senior Test Lead / Manager
since 01.2021 - Till the present day |Novo Nordisk
Azure DevOps, GxP, Test Plans, Test Cases, QMS, SDLC
● GxP-Compliant Test Strategy & Leadership: Defined, implemented, and governed the overarching test strategy for validated GxP systems, ensuring full compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and other relevant regulations. Led and mentored a team of test engineers in GxP-aligned methodologies, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards. ● Validation & Test Automation: Architected, developed, and validated a scalable test automation framework for web and mobile applications, following GAMP 5 categories for software tools. Managed the formal validation of the test framework itself, including creation of Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM) and Validation Summary Reports. ● Quality Management System (QMS) Integration: Established and standardized end-to-end QA processes integrated with the company's QMS. Managed all test artifacts—including Test Plans, Test Cases, and Defects—within Azure DevOps, enforcing electronic signature workflows and ensuring full audit readiness for internal and regulatory inspections. ● Stakeholder & Audit Management: Served as the primary quality representative for software validation during internal audits and regulatory inspections. Effectively communicated validation strategies, test outcomes, and risk-based testing approaches to cross-functional stakeholders and senior management. ● Risk-Based Testing & Compliance: Developed and implemented a risk-based testing methodology for computerized systems, prioritizing testing efforts based on patient safety and data integrity risks. Created and maintained all required documentation for the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). ● Change & Incident Management: Governed the change control process for all test environment and tooling modifications, ensuring proper assessment, testing, and documentation. Led the investigation and resolution of critical deviations and incidents related to GxP systems, performing robust root cause analysis.
Automation Test Lead
01.2018 - 01.2021 |Ascena Global
Azure DevOps, iOS, Android
● Led and mentored a team of 5 software testers. ● Designed and implemented a unified test automation framework for web and mobile (iOS/Android). ● Developed master test strategies, plans, and QA processes from conception to execution. ● Managed test resources and collaborated cross-functionally to ensure milestone achievement. ● Utilized Azure DevOps for test case management, bug tracking, and project coordination.
Senior Test Engineer
01.2016 - 01.2018 |Capgemini
Java, TDD, ALM, Jira
● Developed a Test-Driven Development (TDD) automation framework using Java. ● Championed in-sprint automation by collaborating closely with developers. ● Managed the testing lifecycle using Jira for defect tracking and ALM for requirements. ● Led training initiatives for colleagues, customers, and partners, creating a comprehensive training strategy. ● Supported business operations through incident, problem, change, and release management processes. ● Engaged directly with clients to align on requirements and project goals.
Automation Test Engineer
01.2015 - 01.2016 |Azuga Telematics
Java, Manual Test, TestAPI, Framework, Testing Automation
● Creating a Testing Automation Process. ● Creating an Automation Framework and scripts Using Java. ● Creating Manual Test cases, Executing and defect logging. ● Creating automation scripts for back-end API.
Test Engineer
01.2013 - 01.2015 |2coms Solutions
Java, Manual Test, Scripts
● Creating Manual Test cases, Executing and defect logging. ● Writing Automation Scripts using JAVA. ● Creating automation scripts for back-end Test cases.

Educational background

Engineering
2008 - 2012
India

Languages

EnglishNativeDanishElementary