Tejal Patel
About Tejal Patel
Tejal Patel is a QA / Technical Project Manager at Penguin Random House in New York, NY, with extensive experience in test management and web applications.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Tejal Patel currently holds the position of QA / Technical Project Manager at Penguin Random House in New York, NY. In this role, Tejal is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and managing technical projects. This includes ensuring that appropriate methodologies, standards, procedures, and guidelines are implemented. Additionally, Tejal trains the team in their use and monitors applications on production servers to identify root causes of application issues.
Previous Experience at HarperCollins Publishers
Tejal Patel worked at HarperCollins Publishers as a Digital Support Manager from 2008 to 2012. During this four-year tenure in New York, NY, Tejal gained valuable experience in digital support operations, contributing to the overall enhancement of digital products and services. This role likely involved coordinating with various teams to support digital initiatives and ensure seamless operations.
Educational Background
Tejal Patel attended Sardar Patel University, where Tejal studied Electronics and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. This academic experience from 1990 to 1992 provided a strong foundation in electronics, which has been instrumental in Tejal’s professional journey in the field of quality assurance and technical project management.
QA Expertise and Tools
Tejal Patel has extensive experience in test management and web applications. Tejal is skilled in using Microsoft Test Manager and Team Foundation Server for documenting and tracking requirements, test cases, and defects. These tools are essential for ensuring thorough and systematic quality assurance processes. Additionally, Tejal takes corrective actions to address the root cause of identified faults, with an aim to design quality into the process.
Mentoring and Training QA Staff
In addition to technical skills, Tejal Patel is dedicated to mentoring and training QA staff. By providing consistent and ongoing feedback related to documentation, testing, and group communication, Tejal ensures that team members are well-equipped to handle the demands of quality assurance tasks. This focus on mentorship helps in building a knowledgeable and capable QA team.