DNDEVKOTA NIKESH
@devkotanikesh
Experienced QA engineer specializing in manual and automated testing with computer vision expertise.
NepalWhat I'm looking for
I am a Software QA Engineer with experience in the following areas:
1. Web QA Automation using Cypress and Playwright.
2. Graphql and REST API testing using Postman and Playwright.
4. Test Case design and execution.
5. Manual QA with exposure to third party payment integration testing such as Tyro and Stripe.
Previously, I worked as a software QA engineer at EB Pearls. In my time at EB Pearls, I spearheaded the implementation of behavior-driven development (BDD) test automation scripts using Playwright. The implementation was designed to be used as an automation framework for the whole QA department of the company.
I have a proven track record of executing manual test cases, identifying defects, and collaborating closely with development teams to resolve issues promptly. Moreover, my experience in conducting regression testing, exploratory testing, and usability testing has been instrumental in ensuring software stability, uncovering defects, and optimizing user experience.
I am passionate about leveraging my skills and experience to contribute to innovative projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and uphold a commitment to delivering reliable and user-friendly software solutions. With a strong foundation in agile methodologies and a dedication to continuous improvement, I am poised to make valuable contributions to any software development team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer - QA
Leapfrog Technology Pvt. Ltd
Jul 2025 - Present (6 months)
Implemented and automated web and REST API testing using Cypress to improve test coverage and reliability; refactored automation codebase to enhance maintainability and performance.
QA Analyst
EB Pearls Pvt. Ltd
Jul 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year)
Conducted comprehensive GraphQL and API testing and executed 50+ payment test cases for Tyro integration; identified and resolved critical production and UAT bugs across multiple projects.
Research Assistant
Changwon National University
Mar 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Developed and optimized computer vision models (object detection, fingervein ID, traffic sign detection) using PyTorch and TensorFlow, achieving up to 99.4% true detection and publishing 5 papers.
Research Assistant
Information and Intelligent Systems Laboratory
Mar 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Developed PyTorch-based object detection and computer vision models (fingervein identification, traffic sign detection) achieving up to 99.4% true detection rate and published 5 papers in international venues.
Associate Software QA Engineer
Bajra Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 (7 months)
Led BDD test automation with Cypress, executed manual test cases, and collaborated in Agile ceremonies to improve product quality and delivery cadence.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUChangwon National University
Master of Science, Information and Communication Engineering
2022 - 2024
Activities and societies: Research Assistant at Information and Intelligent Systems Laboratory; recipient of a full scholarship; published multiple papers in computer vision and FSO communications.
Completed a Master's in Information and Communication Engineering with research and project work in machine learning and computer vision.
KUKathmandu University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2014 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering covering core topics in electrical systems and electronics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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