[YOUR NAME]
[City, State] | [Phone Number] | [Email Address]
LinkedIn: [Profile URL]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
QA lead with 8+ years of experience managing quality assurance teams and establishing testing processes. Proven track record of building high-performing QA teams, implementing automation strategies, and improving product quality metrics. Expert in stakeholder management, resource planning, and quality process improvement. Strong technical background combined with leadership and strategic planning abilities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Leadership: Team Management, Mentoring, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement
Testing: Functional, Automation, Performance, Security, API, Mobile, Regression Testing
Automation Tools: Selenium, Cypress, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, REST Assured
Technologies: Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, CI/CD, Git
Project Management: JIRA, Confluence, TestRail, MS Project
Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, Risk-based Testing
Quality Metrics: Defect Density, Test Coverage, Automation ROI, Release Readiness

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QA Manager | [Current Company Name], [City, State] | [Month Year - Present]
- Manage QA team of 12 members including automation engineers, manual testers, and performance specialists
- Established comprehensive QA strategy reducing production defects by 68% and improving release velocity by 40%
- Implemented test automation program achieving 70% automation coverage across three product lines
- Define quality metrics and KPIs providing executive leadership with visibility into product quality and testing efficiency
- Manage annual QA budget of $800K including tools, infrastructure, and personnel costs
- Collaborate with product management and engineering leadership on release planning and quality gates
- Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, and skills development for team members
- Recruited and onboarded 7 QA professionals building diverse team with specialized skills
- Championed shift-left testing approach reducing defect discovery costs by 55%

Senior QA Lead | [Previous Company Name], [City, State] | [Month Year - Month Year]
- Led QA team of 8 members delivering quality assurance for SaaS platform with 200K+ users
- Designed and implemented test automation framework reducing regression testing from 80 hours to 15 hours
- Established quality processes including test planning, defect triage, and release readiness criteria
- Coordinated testing activities across multiple Agile teams ensuring consistent quality standards
- Implemented risk-based testing approach prioritizing critical functionality and high-impact areas
- Created comprehensive test documentation including test strategy, test plans, and testing standards
- Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives for QA team
- Reduced customer-reported defects by 62% through improved testing practices and quality culture
- Managed relationships with offshore QA team of 10 members ensuring effective collaboration

QA Team Lead | [Earlier Company Name], [City, State] | [Month Year - Month Year]
- Supervised team of 5 QA analysts providing technical guidance and removing blockers
- Conducted code reviews for automation scripts ensuring quality and maintainability
- Coordinated test execution across multiple projects managing competing priorities
- Implemented continuous testing in CI/CD pipeline enabling daily deployments
- Created and tracked quality metrics providing visibility into testing progress and product quality
- Conducted technical interviews and participated in hiring decisions for QA positions
- Mentored junior team members on testing methodologies and automation best practices
- Collaborated with developers to improve testability and reduce defect injection rate

EDUCATION
[Degree Name] in [Major]
[University Name], [City, State]
Graduated: [Month Year]

CERTIFICATIONS
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager - [Year]
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - [Year]
SAFe Agilist Certification - [Year]
Project Management Professional (PMP) - [Year]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Published articles on QA best practices and test automation strategies
- Speaker at QA conferences and local meetups
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills