1. Rajiv Mandal – Cover Letter
Hi,
I am looking for a permanent position in your organization in a challenging role in
software testing involving innovation and creativity contributions aligned with company’s
growth and need to serve its clients.
I have more than 15 years of strong experience as a software QA manager/Test Lead for
technology consulting and application outsourcing engagements in:
• Implementing, operating and monitoring testing processes across all phases of
Software Development Life Cycle
• Standing up, stabilizing and delivering large testing efforts in complex distributed
systems
• Extensive working knowledge of testing tools for test methodology (HP ALM,
Rational Test Suite, Microsoft Test Manager), Defect Management Tools
(ClearQuest, ALM, BugTracker), software test automation using QTP
• Experience in delivering large budget test efforts with distributed global teams
I got strong experience in the Health Care Insurance Industry and in the Pharmacy Benefits
Management Systems. In Healthcare, I have worked both in the Payer and Provider space. I
have solid experience in the Business Process Outsourcing industry gained from the work I
did in Xerox Inc.
I am familiar with development and testing practices in a variety of technologies – C#.Net,
SQL Server, Delphi, Oracle, Informatica, Toad as well as mainframe technology. Recently I
am involved in implementing the Team Foundation Server along with Project Server and
SharePoint Server following AGILE SCRUM methodology. I am strongly familiar with test
automation of web applications using commercial open source tool Selenium IDE and
Firebug. Within the current implementation of TFS, I am piloting the use of Microsoft Load
test Tool (add on within VS 2010 ultimate version) as a means of performance testing for
web applications. I have used testing tools like Rational Req Pro, Rational Test Manager,
ClearQuest, HP Quality Center(in limited capacity) in several projects worked so far.
I strongly feel I can bring significant value and contribute towards making positive changes
in your quality organization. I would request to get an opportunity to be able to have a
conversation on this role. My skills seem to be very much aligned with the expectations
from this role.
I have completed certifications in Certified Software Quality Analyst and Six Sigma Green
Belt. I have a 4 year Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunication
from Jadavpur University in Calcutta, India.
I have attached my resume (MS-word 2003 format).
I am very much interested towards joining your organization and I am confident of keeping
up to the expectations. I’ll truly appreciate towards getting an opportunity for discussing in
details.
Regards,
Rajiv Mandal,
mailto:mandal.rajiv@gmail.com
859-227-0317 (Cell).
mailto: mandal.rajiv@gmail.com
phone: 859-227-0317

2. Rajiv Mandal – Cover Letter
mailto: mandal.rajiv@gmail.com
phone: 859-227-0317