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Harshad Talele

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Senior Engineering Lead with expertise in testing and cybersecurity.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a challenging role in quality assurance that fosters innovation and emphasizes security.

With over 14 years of experience in quality assurance, I specialize in both front-end and back-end testing, particularly within the Finance and Cybersecurity domains. My career has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a strong focus on security testing methodologies, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST). I have successfully implemented automated test suites using Robot Framework and Selenium, achieving significant reductions in regression testing time and enhancing overall test coverage.

Throughout my tenure at leading organizations such as Hitachi Vantara and Persistent Systems, I have developed robust testing frameworks and strategies that prioritize secure application deployment. My expertise in tools like OpenVAS, Nessus, and Docker has enabled me to identify vulnerabilities effectively and ensure compliance with stringent security protocols. I take pride in mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and quality in software development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer

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Hitachi Vantara

Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)

Conducted SAST, DAST, and OSS scanning to identify vulnerabilities in web applications. Collaborated with development teams to review code and triage security vulnerabilities. Implemented automated test suites using Robot Framework, Selenium, and Python, achieving a 60% reduction in regression testing time.

SAST DAST Robot Framework Selenium Python IAM Code Dx Black Duck Zephyr

Senior Engineering Lead-Quality

Persistent System

Nov 2021 - Jul 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Conducted vulnerability scanning using OpenVAS and Nessus. Utilized Docker for secure application deployment and testing. Developed API test suites in Postman, reducing post-deployment errors and ensuring secure authentication flows with Keycloak.

OpenVas Nessus Docker Postman Keycloak API Testing SSO RBAC Vulnerability Testing Authentication

QA Lead

BNT-Soft

Apr 2018 - Nov 2021 (3 years 7 months)

Developed a Selenium-based framework for payment applications, enhancing regression test suite reusability. Integrated Keycloak for secure user authentication and authorization, and executed comprehensive functional test plans that increased test coverage by 65%.

Selenium Keycloak API Testing Functional Testing Regression Testing Test Planning User Experience Test Automation

Test Engineer

Tieto

Jan 2014 - Apr 2018 (4 years 3 months)

Involved in PI planning for test estimation and defining the scope of testing for retail banking applications. Led database testing in MSSQL and executed test cases manually and through UFT, enhancing overall product quality.

Test Estimation MSSQL Regression Testing Critical Thinking Quality Assurance

Software Test Engineer

CCR-Tech

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Set up testing processes and designed test cases for each release. Led database testing activities in MSSQL, ensuring quality and reliability of software products.

Testing Testing Design MSSQL Quality Assurance Software Testing

Quality Assurance Engineer

Winjit-Tech

Dec 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year)

Performed validation in databases using SQL queries and created test cases for mobile and web applications, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

SQL Validation Quality Assurance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

K.K. Wagh College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering

2006 - 2010

Completed Bachelor of Engineering in Computer, gaining foundational knowledge in computer science principles, software development, and engineering practices.