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Nikhat Khan

@nikhatkhan

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I improve enterprise software quality through thorough manual, API, database, and regression testing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a QA role where I can strengthen release quality through hands-on manual, API, and database testing while collaborating closely with Agile product and engineering teams.

I'm currently improving enterprise web application quality at CME Group, where I've executed 250+ manual test cases, increased test coverage by 30%, and reduced production defects by 25%.

Across State Farm, Caterpillar, and Accenture, I've tested enterprise web, mobile, and API-based applications in insurance, manufacturing, finance, and distributed Agile teams. I design test cases and strategies, validate REST APIs with Postman, verify backend data with SQL, and manage defects through Jira from reporting to resolution.

I collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements, identify edge cases, validate releases, and deliver reliable user experiences across browsers and devices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

QA Analyst

Current

CME Group

Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)

Developed and executed over 250 manual test cases, increasing test coverage by 30% across enterprise web applications. Reduced production defects by 25% through comprehensive testing and validated REST APIs using Postman.

Manual Testing Functional Testing Regression Testing Smoke Testing Integration Testing System Testing Exploratory testing User Acceptance Testing API Testing Postman SQL Jira Cross Browser Testing Agile Scrum

QA Analyst

State Farm

Dec 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 1 month)

Designed and executed over 200 manual test cases for enterprise insurance web and mobile applications, reducing production defects by 25%. Managed defect lifecycle using Jira and improved regression testing efficiency by 30%.

Manual Testing Functional Testing Regression Testing Integration Testing Exploratory testing User Acceptance Testing Jira BrowserStack Cross Browser Testing Agile Scrum

Software Tester

Caterpillar Inc.

Sep 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Executed manual testing for enterprise applications covering functional, regression, exploratory, integration, and system testing. Supported Selenium-based regression automation and performed REST API testing using Postman and SQL validation.

Manual Testing Functional Testing Regression Testing Exploratory testing Integration Testing System Testing Selenium Postman SQL TestRail Confluence Defect Triage

Manual Tester

Accenture

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Performed manual, functional, regression, smoke, integration, UI, and exploratory testing for enterprise web applications. Created detailed test cases and documentation, and participated in Agile ceremonies.