Archana Shirgaonkar
About Archana Shirgaonkar
Archana Shirgaonkar is a Senior Test Architect at QuEST Global in Bangalore with extensive experience in diverse domains and a strong background in test automation and strategic solutions.
Title and Current Role
Archana Shirgaonkar currently holds the position of Senior Test Architect at QuEST Global in Bangalore. In this role, she is responsible for strategizing long-term solutions for testing, continuous integration, and delivery. She employs various roadmaps, tools, and frameworks to optimize testing processes.
Previous Professional Experience
Before becoming a Senior Test Architect, Archana served as a Technical Manager at QuEST Global from 2015 to 2019. She was an Assistant Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services between 2010 and 2015 and held the role of Test Lead at Wipro Technologies from 2005 to 2010. Archana also worked briefly as a Software Engineer at The Tata Power Company Ltd., Strategic Electronics Division and Avhan Technologies in Mumbai.
Education and Expertise
Archana Shirgaonkar studied Computer Science and Technology at SNDT University in Mumbai, where she obtained a B. Tech degree. Her expertise spans diverse domains such as Transportation, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Investment Banking, and Enterprise applications, gained through extensive experience across various geographies.
Initiatives and Contributions
Archana has led multiple initiatives within the Testing CoE, including Competency Assessments and building in-house Test Automation Capabilities. She has established Testing Consultancy, executed Proof of Concepts (POCs), and spearheaded Technology Demonstrator Projects. She also developed optimized test automation frameworks, significantly reducing overall testing time.
Project Management and Leadership
Archana has managed various test automation projects, bringing hands-on experience in Business Analysis, Planning and Estimation, building Test Strategies, and both manual and automation testing. She has actively participated in CICD, Defect Analysis, and Reporting. Additionally, she has built competitive teams by recruiting, training, and mentoring resources, contributing to business growth through successful RFPs.