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Pavan R Shetty

@Cognizant

Bengaluru

3+ years of work experience

Cognizant
Apr 20266 moPresent

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Developed a Java-based Selenium automation script for test-data preparation, reducing manual effort by 80%. Communicate with clients daily to discuss requirements, testing progress, defects, and quality concerns. Identify hidden test scenarios, edge cases, and potential bugs to improve test coverage and application quality. Perform UI validation, API validation, and SQL-based database validation for an application running on AWS. Use AI tools, including Copilot and custom AI agents, to support requirement analysis, test-case creation, test-result validation, and test-data preparation. Track defects and coordinate with stakeholders to support investigation, validation, and resolution. Took on project ownership for four months during the manager’s medical leave; this responsibility period crossed a role transition. Received verbal appreciation from the client for contributions to project quality and delivery.
Cognizant
Sep 20241 y 6 moMar 2026

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Performed manual testing of project applications and validated functionality against requirements. Conducted manual API testing using Postman and performed some API automation using REST Assured. Used Jira and Rally to track defects, update status, and coordinate testing activities. Developed small Java/Selenium scripts for project-specific testing needs and automated selected websites for testing. Performed SQL-based backend data validation to support testing and defect investigation.
Cognizant
Sep 202311 moAug 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Built foundational experience in Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, REST Assured, and API testing. Practised API validation and introductory API automation using REST Assured. Developed SQL skills for backend data validation and database-related testing. Learned and supported testing documentation practices and test-related activities.
Cognizant
Mar 20233 moJun 2023

Bangalore

Learned Java programming and Selenium WebDriver for web application automation. Developed a Java-based Selenium script to automate a Cognizant internal application as a mini-project. Passed the associated hackathon and final examination by developing and demonstrating the automation project. Gained practical experience in automation scripting and web application testing.

Pavan’s AI Stack

github copilot
github copilot
githubcopilot
githubcopilot
OpenAI Playground
OpenAI Playground

Education

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Acharya

Bachelor of Engineering, Information Science/Studies

Acharya

20194 yrs2023

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Headline

@Cognizant

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

github copilot

githubcopilot

OpenAI Playground

Work experience

Associate at Cognizant, Apr 2026 - Present · 6 mo, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, Developed a Java-based Selenium automation script for test-data preparation, reducing manual effort by 80%. Communicate with clients daily to discuss requirements, testing progress, defects, and quality concerns. Identify hidden test scenarios, edge cases, and potential bugs to improve test coverage and application quality. Perform UI validation, API validation, and SQL-based database validation for an application running on AWS. Use AI tools, including Copilot and custom AI agents, to support requirement analysis, test-case creation, test-result validation, and test-data preparation. Track defects and coordinate with stakeholders to support investigation, validation, and resolution. Took on project ownership for four months during the manager’s medical leave; this responsibility period crossed a role transition. Received verbal appreciation from the client for contributions to project quality and delivery.

Programming Analyst at Cognizant, Sep 2024 - Mar 2026 · 1 y 6 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Performed manual testing of project applications and validated functionality against requirements. Conducted manual API testing using Postman and performed some API automation using REST Assured. Used Jira and Rally to track defects, update status, and coordinate testing activities. Developed small Java/Selenium scripts for project-specific testing needs and automated selected websites for testing. Performed SQL-based backend data validation to support testing and defect investigation.

Programmer Analyst Trainee at Cognizant, Sep 2023 - Aug 2024 · 11 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Built foundational experience in Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, REST Assured, and API testing. Practised API validation and introductory API automation using REST Assured. Developed SQL skills for backend data validation and database-related testing. Learned and supported testing documentation practices and test-related activities.

Intern at Cognizant, Mar 2023 - Jun 2023 · 3 mo, Bangalore, Learned Java programming and Selenium WebDriver for web application automation. Developed a Java-based Selenium script to automate a Cognizant internal application as a mini-project. Passed the associated hackathon and final examination by developing and demonstrating the automation project. Gained practical experience in automation scripting and web application testing.

Education

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering, Information Science/Studies, Acharya

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