Jigar Patel
About Jigar Patel
Jigar Patel is a Senior Test Lead at Sparksoft Corporation, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in defect tracking tools and leads testing efforts while overseeing resource allocation and mentoring teams.
Work at Sparksoft
Jigar Patel has been employed at Sparksoft Corporation as a Senior Test Lead since 2018. In this role, he leads testing efforts for new releases, change requests, and ongoing application maintenance. He is responsible for overseeing hiring and resource allocation for both onsite and offshore resources, ensuring that projects are tested within budget. Patel also generates periodic test summary reports and metrics, including defects trending and planned versus actual testing progress. His work involves mentoring teams by defining best practices for program support and documentation.
Previous Experience
Before joining Sparksoft, Jigar Patel worked at UnitedHealth Group as a QA Test Lead from 2013 to 2018. In this position, he managed quality assurance processes and led testing initiatives. Prior to that, he served as a QA Analyst at Deloitte for one year from 2012 to 2013. His career began at Walgreens, where he worked as a QA/Mobile Tester for one year from 2010 to 2011. This diverse background has equipped him with extensive experience in defect tracking tools and quality assurance methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Jigar Patel holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Technology Management from the University of Bridgeport, which he completed from 2008 to 2010. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in quality assurance and testing methodologies. Patel is proficient in managing defect tracking tools such as ALM, Rally, DevOps, and JIRA. He is skilled in defining test strategies, test plans, and test data management, which are critical components of his role in ensuring software quality.
Leadership and Management Skills
In his current role, Jigar Patel demonstrates strong leadership and management skills. He is involved in budget planning and demand forecasts for projects, conducting walkthroughs to align project goals. Patel has a strong track record in delivery management and team coordination, ensuring that client needs are met effectively. He also conducts project closure meetings to address important issues and provides status updates to the leadership team, highlighting his commitment to project success.
Testing and Quality Assurance Contributions
Jigar Patel has successfully led various testing projects to ensure that software releases are defect-free. He is experienced in developing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and integration test plans. His expertise extends to communicating status updates to business partners and senior management, ensuring transparency throughout the testing process. By generating test summary reports and metrics, he contributes to the continuous improvement of testing practices within the organization.