Nagaraj Y D

Led end-to-end QA activities including requirement analysis, test strategy creation, scenario and case design, peer reviews, and traceability matrix maintenance. Designed and implemented automation frameworks using Python and Selenium WebDriver, with a focus on hybrid testing approaches.

Defined and executed structured test plans, scenarios, and cases, conducting peer reviews to align with business and technical expectations. Applied both manual and automated testing approaches, with expertise in Python and Selenium WebDriver within a Hybrid Framework.

Planned and executed testing activities across SDLC and STLC, including test plans, scenarios, test cases, traceability matrices, peer reviews, and defect logging. Conducted testing including functional, regression, integration, UAT, smoke, end-to-end, and database testing, using tools like HP ALM, JIRA, and Bugzilla.

Created test plans, developed reusable test cases, and managed QA lifecycle activities. Performed multiple testing layers: smoke, regression, functional, end-to-end, database, and UAT for enterprise-scale web apps.

Drafted and designed and executed test plans, test strategy documents, and performed smoke, regression, and functional testing across HR applications. Utilized Oracle tools to develop custom reports and forms and ran SQL queries.

Managed end-to-end sourcing operations including spend analysis, supplier management, event setup, and RFx processes on the Ariba Sourcing platform. Created RFI, RFP, and auction events using standardized templates.

Specialized in content management for MRO products, focusing on data cleansing, classification, and enrichment. Enhanced item-level details such as product categorization, descriptions, and associated images to support catalog optimization for FWWEBB project.

Executed classification and enrichment of MRO product data, supporting improved data structure and accuracy for enterprise catalogs. Delivered product-level improvements as part of content standardization initiatives.

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at Vijayanagar Engineering College, affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in mechanical principles and engineering practices.