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Kasturi Aher

QA Engineer | Manual + Automation Testing | Selenium (Java, TestNG) | API Testing (Postman) | SQL | Agile

India

2+ years of work experience

Niche Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
Sep 20241 yr 2 mosOct 2025

Pune District

Led manual and API testing for core modules using Postman and SQL Improved database accuracy by 20% by identifying data mismatches Conducted performance testing, improving system efficiency by 15% Performed security testing using Burp Suite (SQL Injection, URL tampering) Managed and tracked 80+ defects using JIRA/Pivotal Tracker Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile environment
SYNNEFA TECHNOLOGIES
Feb 20246 mosJul 2024

On-site

Executed functional, regression, and integration testing Reduced recurring defects by 25% across releases Proactively escalated blockers → improved resolution time by 30% Created and maintained test documentation and test scenarios Ensured smooth delivery through Agile collaboration
SSquareIT Solutions
Apr 20237 mosOct 2023

Pune District

Designed and executed test cases across full STLC lifecycle Improved test coverage by 40% Logged and tracked defects using JIRA Developed basic automation scripts using Selenium (Java + TestNG) Followed Page Object Model (POM) design pattern

Education

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Savitribai Phule Pune University

20192 yrs2021

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Headline

QA Engineer | Manual + Automation Testing | Selenium (Java, TestNG) | API Testing (Postman) | SQL | Agile

About

Results-driven QA Engineer with 2.3+ years of experience in manual, automation, and API testing across web and mobile applications (Android & iOS). Proven track record of executing 300+ test cases, validating 50+ REST APIs, and automating regression workflows using Selenium WebDriver (Java + TestNG). Skilled in identifying critical defects, performing root-cause analysis, and ensuring high-quality product delivery. Hands-on experience in API testing using Postman, database validation using SQL, and defect tracking using JIRA. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies with active participation in sprint planning, daily standups, and release cycles. Experienced in performance and security testing, including identifying vulnerabilities like SQL injection and improving system performance by up to 15%. Passionate about continuous learning, improving automation frameworks, and delivering reliable, scalable software solutions.

Location

India

Work experience

Quality Assurance Analyst at Niche Software Solutions Pvt Ltd, Sep 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos, Pune District, Led manual and API testing for core modules using Postman and SQL Improved database accuracy by 20% by identifying data mismatches Conducted performance testing, improving system efficiency by 15% Performed security testing using Burp Suite (SQL Injection, URL tampering) Managed and tracked 80+ defects using JIRA/Pivotal Tracker Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile environment

Quality Assurance Analyst at SYNNEFA TECHNOLOGIES, Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 · 6 mos, On-site, Executed functional, regression, and integration testing Reduced recurring defects by 25% across releases Proactively escalated blockers → improved resolution time by 30% Created and maintained test documentation and test scenarios Ensured smooth delivery through Agile collaboration

Software Tester Intern at SSquareIT Solutions, Apr 2023 - Oct 2023 · 7 mos, Pune District, Designed and executed test cases across full STLC lifecycle Improved test coverage by 40% Logged and tracked defects using JIRA Developed basic automation scripts using Selenium (Java + TestNG) Followed Page Object Model (POM) design pattern

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Savitribai Phule Pune University

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