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Kaustubh User

@kaustubhuser

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Experienced QA Engineer with 15 years in software testing.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a senior role that fosters quality and innovation in software testing.

I am an accomplished ISTQB and QA Engineer with 15 years of experience specializing in Quality Assurance, Testing, and Project Management. My journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions. I have successfully transitioned from traditional quality assurance to quality engineering practices, establishing robust testing frameworks and processes.

Throughout my career, I have led cross-functional teams in diverse domains such as BFSI, Healthcare, and Retail, ensuring compliance with industry standards and achieving significant improvements in testing efficiency. Notably, I orchestrated automation efforts that resulted in a 95% increase in testing efficiency and an 80% reduction in manual testing efforts. My technical expertise includes tools like Selenium, Jenkins, and JMeter, which I have leveraged to enhance project delivery and quality assurance.

I am currently seeking senior-level assignments where I can utilize my extensive experience in QA and Testing to drive project success and foster a culture of quality within the organization. I am dedicated to continuous learning and improvement, currently enhancing my skills in AI and Data Analytics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Automation Test Lead

Cglia Solutions LLP

Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)

Handled the automation for all products in Cglia, including QA sign-off. Built the automation framework using Selenium WebDriver BDD-Cucumber, Maven, and Jenkins. Additionally, led Manual QC members and managed QA sign-off delivery per release work.

Selenium Webdriver Maven Jenkins Manual QA Automation Framework Test Automation Quality Assurance

Consultant

Intellect Design Arena

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Ensured timely and accurate test communication throughout the project lifecycle, monitoring testing efforts to assure the quality and functionality of assignment systems. Conducted various levels of testing such as Automation Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke, Sanity, and Build Testing.

Automation Testing Integration Testing System Level Testing Regression Testing Smoke Testing Sanity Testing Test Planning Risk Analysis Test Execution

Senior Engineer Quality Lead

First Data Bank/Vela Bridge

May 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Led quality assurance efforts, specializing in manual testing using Postman and utilizing Microsoft Azure - Cosmos dbase for database-related QA work. Contributed to the Guardians team for the ePrescription Project 2, focusing on quality assurance for healthcare solutions and implementing Agile-Scrum methodologies.

Manual Testing Postman Microsoft Azure Cosmos Healthcare Solutions Agile Scrum Quality Assurance Team Leadership Interviewing

QA Lead Offshore/ Sr QA

Healthedge Software, Inc

Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Engaged in manual testing, WebService testing via SOAP UI and Postman, and test data generation through running Junit (IT) test cases. Collaborated in the Healthcare domain, contributing to the development and testing of Payor-UI, CIP, and other standalone systems following an Agile-Scrum sprint-wise model.

Manual Testing Postman Junit Agile Scrum Data Generation Payor UI

QA Lead Offshore

Persistent Systems Limited

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)

Conducted a successful proof of concept (POC) using NeoLoad to test application performance, ensuring adherence to a stringent SLA. Spearheaded automation initiatives for diverse projects under CWCS-SEARCH, achieving compliance with Cisco's internal criteria (ITDT) for automation.

Neoload Performance Testing Automation Cisco ITDT Continuous Integration Jenkins Maven Git Selenium Robotic Process Automation Manual Testing Regression Testing

QA Lead

Citrus Payment Solutions Pvt Ltd.

Jun 2014 - Present (11 years)

Headed quality assurance for various company projects, including DMRC, Netmagic migration, and Offer management. Ensured the quality and reliability of payment solutions and related technologies.

Project Management Test Automation Quality Control Regression Testing

Team Lead

Cygnet Infotech Pvt Ltd.

Dec 2013 - Present (11 years 6 months)

Led a team in quality assurance activities, overseeing testing processes and ensuring project quality. Managed test plans and coordinated team efforts for successful project delivery.

Team Leadership QA Management Test Planning Project Coordination Quality Control Test Strategy

Senior Technical Associate/Sr QA Analyst

Sears IT & Management Services(India) Pvt Ltd.

Sep 2012 - Present (12 years 9 months)

Served as a Senior Technical Associate and Sr QA Analyst, contributing to quality assurance efforts. Conducted comprehensive testing and analysis for software applications.

QA Software Testing Quality Control

QA Engineer

Ness Technology (India) Private Limited

Sep 2010 - Present (14 years 9 months)

Engaged in quality assurance tasks for various software projects. Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve defects.

Quality Assurance Software Testing Collaboration Test Planning

QA Engineer

Chenoa Information & Software Services Pvt Ltd.

Feb 2010 - Present (15 years 4 months)

Contributed to software quality assurance processes. Performed testing activities to ensure product reliability and functionality.

QA Engineering Software Testing Functional Testing Regression Testing Test Case Development

Executive

Ugam Solutions Pvt Ltd

Oct 2008 - Present (16 years 8 months)

Gained foundational experience in quality assurance and testing. Supported various projects by performing essential testing tasks.

Quality Assurance Testing Test Execution Data Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ISB-Hyderabad

Learning Course, AI in Business

Currently pursuing a learning course in AI in Business from ISB-Hyderabad. This course focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in business contexts.

Metvy

Learning Course, Data Analytics

Currently pursuing a learning course in Data Analytics from Metvy. This course covers various aspects of data analysis and interpretation.

Udemy

Learning Course, Playwright with Python

Currently pursuing a learning course in Playwright with Python from Udemy. This course focuses on automation testing using Playwright and Python.

Persistent Systems Ltd

Certification, Agile and Scrum

Completed a certification in The Fundamentals of Agile and Scrum, provided by a Certified Scrum Trainer. This training enhanced understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.

Mumbai University

Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering

Completed a Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Mumbai University in 2008. This program provided a strong foundation in computer science and engineering principles.