Alok Dhoble
Freelance AI Analyst
Experience
Jan 2024 - Oct 2024
10 monthsFreelance AI Analyst
Self-Employed
- Worked closely with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and aspirations related to AI and data science
- Translated complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders
- Created client-ready work products, such as impactful presentations and proposals
- Collaborate seamlessly with clients to formulate AI strategies that align harmoniously with business goals and industry best practices
- Provided insights and recommendations on AI adoption, integration, and optimisation, consistently enhancing business outcomes
- Analysed client requirements and constraints, transforming them into actionable initiatives
- Acted as a bridge between technical teams and clients, fostering shared understanding of goals and expectations
Apr 2023 - Nov 2023
8 monthsTest Lead
CGI
- Led the testing initiative to improve defect detection by 20% before production release
- Defined and implemented comprehensive test strategies and plans, increasing test coverage by 30%
- Oversaw the creation and execution of 500+ test cases for functional and integration testing
- Fostered a culture of accountability and collaboration, reducing testing cycle time by 15%
- Managed defect tracking, triaging, and resolution processes, achieving a 90% resolution rate within SLA
- Monitored progress and quality of testing activities, consistently meeting project timelines and quality standards
- Provided regular updates on test status, risks, and issues, enhancing communication and project alignment
Sep 2021 - Mar 2023
1 year 7 monthsTest Lead
HSBC Bank
- Led the Repo Expansion testing initiative, achieving a 95% stakeholder satisfaction rate
- Defined and implemented test strategies and plans, reducing post-release defects by 25%
- Fostered a collaborative environment, improving functional and integration testing coverage by 20%
- Oversaw the creation and execution of test plans, cases, and scripts, improving testing coverage by 20%
- Managed defect tracking, triaging, and resolution processes, reducing average defect resolution time by 10%
- Provided detailed test reports to stakeholders, enhancing transparency and decision-making
- Identified root causes of defects and recommended improvements, improving overall software quality by 15%
May 2019 - Aug 2021
2 years 4 monthsProject Analyst
Environment Agency
- Supported the delivery a portfolio of projects and programmes with a wide range of administrative and project support activities
- Supported with the creation and maintenance of project documentation
- Involved in workshops and discovery process meetings, collating outcomes, and mapping processes
- Process mapping 'AS-IS' and 'TO-BE' processes
- Worked with functional work stream leads and 3rd party suppliers, to facilitate their activities to meet the desired outcome at the required time
- Supported the transition from implementation project to operational service delivery
- Worked effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation
- Maintained JIRA projects, workflows, permissions, and users while working in a JIRA Software
- Worked with JIRA filters, reporting, dashboards, workflows, fields, and JIRA administration
- Bridged the gap between technical and non-technical team
- Created output that tells the story behind the data to non-technical team members
Jul 2018 - Feb 2019
8 monthsTest Analyst
NHS
- Clinical Application & Integration Testing: Led the testing of clinical applications and integrations with other systems to ensure regulatory compliance by employing both manual and automated testing, identifying critical issues, and enhancing system interoperability
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Coordinated UAT for multiple programme modules to ensure the final product meets user requirements before going live, streamlining communication and coordination, reducing testing cycle times by 20%, and capturing and resolving defects prior to deployment
- Test Planning & Documentation: Developed, maintained, and executed detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts with application teams to maintain consistency and clarity across the testing process, increasing test coverage by 15%, and reducing post-deployment defects through robust documentation and proactive testing strategies
- Test Tracker & Defect Management: Managed and updated the testing tracker/plan and issue logs to provide a clear overview of defects and ensure effective resolution, improving defect resolution efficiency by 10% through consistent communication with cross-functional teams and timely defect fixes
- Interface Functional Testing: Collaborated with Solution Design, Integration, and Applications teams to conduct functional testing on system interfaces, ensuring accurate data flow and smooth operation, identifying critical defects early, and reducing integration-related issues by 18%
- JIRA Test Library Contribution: Contributed to the JIRA Test Library by organising test scripts, test plans, and test outcomes to improve test process efficiency, enhancing team efficiency, and reducing ramp-up time for new testers by creating a well-organised test repository
- Resource & Environment Management: Managed and coordinated resources, including people, test environments, and test scripts, ensuring 100% resource availability and contributing to the on-time delivery of all testing phases
Mar 2017 - May 2018
1 year 3 monthsTest Analyst
CGI
- Software Testing & Test Execution: Conducted manual testing of various software applications to identify defects early and ensure software quality, working with developers to resolve issues, and reducing defect resolution time by 15% through clear documentation and proactive communication
- Test Planning & Execution: Developed test plans and test cases for multiple projects to ensure comprehensive testing across all software functionalities, achieving a 20% reduction in post-release defects by designing well-structured test cases addressing both functional and non-functional requirements
- Collaboration with Development Team: Worked closely with the development team to troubleshoot and resolve defects, ensuring timely resolution and smooth collaboration, increasing collaboration efficiency by 25%, and contributing to on-time project delivery
- Test Automation Support: Assisted in the implementation of automated test scripts for key applications to increase testing efficiency and reduce manual effort, helping automate regression and smoke tests, and leading to a 30% improvement in testing efficiency
- Test Reporting & Documentation: Documented test results and created detailed reports for management to provide clear and actionable feedback about the testing process and application quality, improving communication with stakeholders, and contributing to a 12% reduction in production defects
- Agile Environment Participation: Actively participated in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure that testing activities align with Agile development cycles and timelines, improving team collaboration and project delivery
- Defect Tracking & Reporting: Maintained defect logs in Jira and worked with development teams to track and resolve issues, providing regular updates on defect status, contributing to the on-time delivery of software projects, and reducing production defects by 12%
Summary
Accomplished Test Analyst with over 5 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. Demonstrated ability to lead and implement test strategies that increased test coverage by 30% and reduced post-release defects by 25%. Expert in manual and automated testing, with a consistent 90% defect resolution rate within SLAs. Proven track record in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software on time. Committed to fostering accountability and achieving compliance with industry standards to enhance overall software quality.
Languages
English
Native
Education
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MSc · Computer Application
Certifications & licenses
Certified ScrumMaster
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