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GIRISH KORI

GIRISH KORI

Dortmund

Summary

Results-driven Senior Software Test Engineer with over 10 years of experience, currently excelling as a Test Lead with 1.5 years of professional expertise in Germany. Demonstrates strong proficiency in Supply Chain Management, particularly within IKEA logistics, along with extensive knowledge in UK Insurance and Pensions, Finance, and Banking sectors. Proven ability to lead testing teams, enhance quality assurance processes, and manage post-production support while executing comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing. Recognized for exceptional leadership skills, accountability, effective stakeholder communication, and adept problem-solving capabilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Test Engineer / Technical Leader

HCL Technologies Ltd. & HCL GMBH
01.2022 - Current
  • End-to-End QA Leadership – Spearheading the entire Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) from requirement analysis through test planning , execution , and closure , ensuring high-quality deliveries for IKEA's global supply chain initiatives.
  • Test Strategy & Planning – Analyzing business requirements from High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents; performing complexity assessment, providing accurate effort estimations during Change Control Board (CCB) sessions, and strategically assigning user stories to the team based on skillset and workload.
  • Test Design & Execution – Designing comprehensive test scenarios for each user story, breaking them down into detailed test cases, and overseeing execution to meet functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration – Partnering closely with IKEA's business and technical stakeholders across multiple regions to align QA activities with business priorities and release timelines.
  • User Acceptance & Business Assurance Testing – Leading BAT and UAT cycles, managing defect triage , performing root cause analysis (RCA) , and ensuring timely resolution of critical defects.
  • Production & Post-Go-Live Support – Managing SLF (Service Level Fulfilment) operations, including application availability monitoring, handling post-production issues, and addressing business queries to maintain operational stability.
  • Application Monitoring & Reporting – Utilizing Splunk , availability KPIs, and Visual Studio dashboards for proactive issue detection and system health tracking.
  • Leadership & Communication – Presenting QA status updates in stakeholder meetings, serving as the primary escalation point for critical issues, and ensuring smooth cross-functional communication.
  • Agile Facilitation – Acting as SCRUM Master to drive Agile ceremonies, foster team collaboration, and ensure timely delivery of sprint commitments.

Senior Test Engineer

Accenture (Rlabs – Parent Company)
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Developed QA and test plans for compensation and budgeting systems.
  • Managed defect tracking and ensured seamless communication across teams.
  • Conducted regression, smoke, system, and integration testing.

Test Engineer

Concentrix Services India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Performed functional testing and validated data migration for banking applications.
  • Executed SQL queries for data verification and analysis.
  • Managed test execution and defect tracking using ALM, Jira, and Bugzilla.

Test Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
07.2014 - 10.2018
  • Worked on Insurance and Finance projects including:
  • UK Life and Pension Provider (Diligenta - Phoenix Life)
  • Nedgroup Life Assurance (South Africa)
  • UK Pension Provider (RPMI)
  • Handled process compliance, requirement analysis, test scenario preparation, and defect management.
  • Executed SQL queries and collaborated with data migration teams.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Davangere University
01.2014

Skills

  • Proficient in SDLC, STLC & DLC processes

  • PL/SQL & SQL Querying

  • Waterfall & Agile Methodologies (SCRUM Master)

  • Management Skills and Client-Facing Experience

  • Tools: ALM, Jira, Bugzilla, Zephyr

  • Platforms: Jira Zephyr / Xray, Azure DevOps, Mulesoft, Splunk Looker Studio

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)

Accomplishments

  • Star Performer of the Quarter – HCL Technologies
  • Customer Appreciation Award – IKEA Project
  • 1st Place – Corporate Quiz Competition
  • Appreciation Certificate – Cross-Cultural Collaboration
  • Active Participant – CSR & Cultural Events

Timeline

Senior Software Test Engineer / Technical Leader

HCL Technologies Ltd. & HCL GMBH
01.2022 - Current

Senior Test Engineer

Accenture (Rlabs – Parent Company)
05.2021 - 01.2022

Test Engineer

Concentrix Services India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 05.2021

Test Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
07.2014 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Commerce -

Davangere University

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