Headline

“ Immediate Joiner | Quality Assurance Engineer | 7+ yrs in Functional, API, Mobile & Automation Testing”

About

I am a Quality Assurance Engineer with over 7+ years of experience driving excellence in software testing and delivery. At FirstHive, I focus on ensuring seamless product quality through manual testing, API validation, and evolving expertise in test automation. My work centers on building and executing comprehensive quality strategies for Customer Data Platforms, transforming testing processes to enhance reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. * Test Automation Excellence: learning and Implementing Playwright and Cypress frameworks, achieving 40% improvement in test coverage, while actively expanding automation expertise. * API Testing Mastery: Designed robust test suites using Postman for complex microservices architectures. * Mobile Testing Expertise: Cross-platform validation using BrowserStack for seamless user experiences. * Process Optimization: Identified root causes of operational failures and implemented preventive measures. * Agile Collaboration: Worked seamlessly with cross-functional teams in fast-paced sprint environments. 🏆KEY ACHIEVEMENTS - Improved test coverage by 40% through strategic automation implementation. - Successfully delivered quality assurance for projects across Banking, Retail, Airlines, Finance, and CDP domains. - Reduced defect leakage through comprehensive end-to-end testing strategies - Mentored team members on automation best practices and testing methodologies 🔧 TECHNICAL SKILL's Testing: Functional, API, Mobile, E2E, Regression, UAT, Smoke, Sanity, exploratory. Automation: Playwright(learning), Cypress, Web Automation Tools: Postman, BrowserStack, JIRA, Test rail, Jenkins(learning), Git, GitHub Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, BDD, TDD Databases: SQL & Pen(Security) testing((learning) Analytics: Power BI (Basic) Emerging: Generative AI for Testing. 🌟 MY APPROACH I believe quality is not just about finding defects—it's about preventing them. I work closely with developers to identify issues early in the development cycle, saving time and resources while ensuring exceptional user experiences. 📫 LET'S CONNECT Whether you're looking for a dedicated QA professional or want to discuss testing strategies and automation, I'm always open to meaningful conversations. Feel free to reach out! 📧 vikram8par@gmail.com 📱 +91-8709579407 #QualityAssurance #TestAutomation #SoftwareTesting #PlaywrightLearning #Cypress #SDET #QAEngineer

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

gemini

Work experience

Quality Assurance Engineer at Purple drive technologies Pvt Ltd, Aug 2026 - Present · 3 mo, Bangalore

Quality Assurance Engineer at FirstHive | Customer Data Platform, Oct 2022 - Mar 2026 · 3 y 5 mo, Bengaluru, 🎯 Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Test Automation Leadership - Continuously learning and improving by expanding expertise in modern automation frameworks, enhancing test strategies, and adopting emerging QA best practices to drive long-term efficiency. - Collaborated closely with development teams to implement shift-left testing practices, enabling earlier defect detection in the SDLC and improving overall product quality. - Spearheaded web automation initiatives using Playwright and Cypress, improving test coverage by 40% and reducing regression testing time. API & Integration Testing - Designed and executed comprehensive API test suites using Postman. - Validated complex data flows, integrations, and CDP workflows ensuring data integrity across customer touchpoints. Mobile Testing Excellence - Implemented cross-platform mobile testing strategies using BrowserStack, ensuring consistent validation across diverse environments. - Ensured optimal user experience across iOS and Android client-facing applications by combining physical device testing with cloud-based solutions. Quality Process Optimization - Resolved operational process failures by identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures. - Reduced recurring defects through systematic analysis and process improvements. Testing Execution & Management - Conducted Smoke, Sanity, Functionality, and Regression testing for each release cycle. - Managed test case lifecycle using Excel and defect tracking through JIRA. - Executed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for internal and client projects, delivering actionable insights. Agile Collaboration - Actively participated in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives. -Defined acceptance criteria with product owners to ensure requirement clarity while mentoring team members on automation frameworks and testing best practices. Technical Skills Applied: Playwright, Cypress, Postman, BrowserStack, JIRA, Testrail, Jenkins, Git, SQL, Agile/Scrum.

Quality Analyst at Kalp Intelligence, Dec 2018 - Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos, Banglore, Built strong foundation in software quality assurance, delivering comprehensive testing solutions across multiple projects and domains. 🎯 Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Manual Testing Excellence - Executed end-to-end manual testing for web and mobile applications across Banking, Retail, and Finance domains. - Created detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on requirement analysis. - Documented defects with comprehensive reproduction steps ensuring quick resolution. Process & Quality Improvement - Analyzed testing results to identify patterns and provide actionable insights for process improvements. - Identified bugs, risks, and anomalies early in development cycle, preventing production issues. - Implemented best practices for test documentation and defect management. Agile Methodology - Successfully worked in Agile/Scrum teams, adapting quickly to sprint-based delivery models. - Participated in sprint ceremonies and provided accurate testing estimates. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle. Technical Growth - Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Quickly adapted to new technologies, tools, and testing methodologies. - Built expertise in JIRA for defect tracking and project management. Technical Skills Applied: Manual Testing, Test Planning, Defect Management, JIRA, Agile/Scrum, Cross-browser Testing.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical Engineering, Siliguri Institute of Technology