Bhavana Nikam
@bhavananikam
Agile QA Tester with 4+ years in manual and automation testing, API validation, and QA process improvement.
What I'm looking for
I am an Agile QA Tester with over four years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing, API validation, and end-to-end software quality assurance. I work effectively within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver reliable software through disciplined SDLC and STLC practices.
I have contributed to successful product launches by executing UAT, SIT, regression, functional and accessibility testing across web and mobile platforms, and by keeping test artifacts current with evolving requirements. I built and maintained automated test scripts to reduce repetitive work and optimize test coverage.
My toolkit includes JIRA, Jenkins, Postman, Tricentis TOSCA and REST Assured, and I am familiar with CI/CD and DevOps-supporting tools such as Docker. I prioritize clear communication, proactive bug tracking, and collaborative problem solving with development and release teams.
I hold a Master of Computer Science and multiple QA certifications, including TOSCA Automation Specialist levels and Scrum fundamentals. I am focused on continuous improvement and delivering high-quality, user-ready software.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medior QA Engineer
Ayvens (LeasePlan)
Apr 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Executed end-to-end functional, regression, SIT and UAT testing in Agile teams, built and maintained automated test scripts to improve test coverage and supported CI/CD pipelines for successful product releases.
Software QA Engineer
TrioNxt Software
Jan 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Performed manual, regression and usability testing across Windows, Android and iOS, authored and maintained TOSCA automation and tracked defects in JIRA to ensure release quality within Agile/Scrum processes.
Junior QA Engineer
TrioNxt Software
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Developed and executed test cases and scripts, documented test results, and collaborated with release management to implement release testing plans and improve product quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
North Maharashtra University
Master of Computer Science, Computer Science
2018 - 2020
Master of Computer Science completed at North Maharashtra University with coursework and projects focused on software and quality assurance.
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