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Ashish Awachar

Senior SDET | API & UI Automation Testing | Python, Java | Selenium, PyTest, Playwright | Security Testing (MITRE ATT&CK) | Scalable Test Frameworks | ISTQB CTFL | 9+ Years Experience | Serving notice period

Pune Division

9+ years of work experience

Qualys
Jun 20233 yrs 3 mosPresent

• Designed and enhanced automation frameworks using Python and PyTest, improving regression efficiency and reducing manual effort • Built and executed API test suites for security connectors, validating large-scale data processing and integrations • Worked closely with Dev and Threat Research teams to validate identity and security workflows (DTM, rule tagging, etc.) • Improved test coverage and reliability across critical modules through structured automation strategies • Identified and debugged complex issues in production environments, ensuring high system stability • Contributed to test strategy, planning, and release validation in agile development cycles
Qualys
Feb 20212 yrs 6 mosJul 2023

Pune Division, Maharashtra, India

•Developed and maintained UI and API automation using Selenium, Java, and Protractor • Automated critical regression scenarios, reducing execution time and improving release confidence • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables • Performed end-to-end testing including functional, regression, and integration testing
GS Lab
Nov 20191 yr 4 mosFeb 2021

• Built and maintained automation solutions for enterprise applications • Worked on backend validation, API testing, and system-level testing • Improved test processes and contributed to automation adoption across projects
GS Lab
Jan 20172 yrs 11 mosNov 2019

Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

• Worked on software testing and development tasks across multiple modules • Gained strong foundation in programming, debugging, and system understanding

Ashish’s AI Stack

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Education

K.K.Wagh institute of Engineering Education & Research

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science

K.K.Wagh institute of Engineering Education & Research

20124 yrs2016

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Headline

Senior SDET | API & UI Automation Testing | Python, Java | Selenium, PyTest, Playwright | Security Testing (MITRE ATT&CK) | Scalable Test Frameworks | ISTQB CTFL | 9+ Years Experience | Serving notice period

About

Senior Software QA Engineer at Qualys, contributing to the design and enhancement of automation frameworks using Python and PyTest. Collaborates with Dev and Threat Research teams to validate identity and security workflows and ensures large-scale data validation through API test suites. Holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from K.K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education & Research. Certified as an ISTQB CTFL professional with proficiency in automated software testing, including Selenium and PyTest. Motivated to drive test coverage improvements and deliver reliable, high-quality solutions in agile environments.

Location

Pune Division

AI stack

cursor

gemini

mcp

windsurf

ChatGPT

Devin

Work experience

Senior Software QA Engineer at Qualys, Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos, • Designed and enhanced automation frameworks using Python and PyTest, improving regression efficiency and reducing manual effort • Built and executed API test suites for security connectors, validating large-scale data processing and integrations • Worked closely with Dev and Threat Research teams to validate identity and security workflows (DTM, rule tagging, etc.) • Improved test coverage and reliability across critical modules through structured automation strategies • Identified and debugged complex issues in production environments, ensuring high system stability • Contributed to test strategy, planning, and release validation in agile development cycles

Software QA Engineer at Qualys, Feb 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos, Pune Division, Maharashtra, India, •Developed and maintained UI and API automation using Selenium, Java, and Protractor • Automated critical regression scenarios, reducing execution time and improving release confidence • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables • Performed end-to-end testing including functional, regression, and integration testing

Senior Software Engineer at GS Lab, Nov 2019 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos, • Built and maintained automation solutions for enterprise applications • Worked on backend validation, API testing, and system-level testing • Improved test processes and contributed to automation adoption across projects

Software Engineer at GS Lab, Jan 2017 - Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area, • Worked on software testing and development tasks across multiple modules • Gained strong foundation in programming, debugging, and system understanding

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science, K.K.Wagh institute of Engineering Education & Research