Headline

QA Engineer | Manual & Automation Testing | Selenium | Java | API Testing | SQL | Agile | JIRA | Driving Product Quality & Faster Releases

About

Results-driven SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) with 3.6 years of experience in manual and automation testing across web and API-based applications at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Delivered 15+ major releases with zero critical production defects, achieving 65% automation coverage and reducing regression execution time by 30%. Designed and validated 250+ API test cases, improving accuracy by 25%, and enhanced backend data validation accuracy by 40% using SQL and automated verification scripts. Proficient in Java, Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), REST-assured, Jenkins, Git, and SQL, with hands-on experience in Cypress, Playwright, and Katalon Studio. Skilled in framework design (POM, Hybrid, BDD), CI/CD integration, and code-level debugging to ensure end-to-end test reliability. Currently leveraging AI-driven testing techniques such as self-healing scripts, intelligent defect prediction, and automated test case generation using ML-based tools, to optimize testing efficiency and reduce maintenance overhead. Recognized for mentoring QA teams, collaborating with cross-functional Agile/Scrum teams, and delivering high-quality, scalable automation frameworks that accelerate release cycles and improve product stability.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

claude

cursor

gemini

kiro

openai

Work experience

Test Engineer at TCS, May 2022 - May 2026 · 4 y, Hybrid, Led QA efforts for multiple client applications, covering functional & manual testing and automation across workflows. Automated regression suite (65% coverage) using Selenium + TestNG; reduced cycle time by 30%. Performed API testing (Postman, REST-assured) and backend validation with SQL & JMeter. Logged and tracked defects in JIRA; worked across Bugzilla/ALM for full defect management. Reported potential risks to clients & stakeholders, ensuring transparency and early mitigation. Gave feature demos, participated in requirement gathering, code reviews, test plan creation. Mentored juniors and collaborated in Agile sprints (Scrum, stand-ups, reviews, backlog grooming). Achieved 65% automation coverage, reducing regression execution time by 30%. Maintained 100% manual & functional coverage, preventing high-severity production defects. Enhanced defect detection rate by 20% through smoke, integration, and exploratory testing. Built client confidence by highlighting risks early, reducing production issues. Delivered multiple releases with zero critical defects.

Education

Bachelor of Technology, Electronics, Shri Shankaracharya Group Of Institutions