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Nishant Pawar

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Experienced Automation Testing professional with expertise in API and performance testing.

India

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my expertise in automation and API testing, with opportunities for growth in cloud technologies and process improvement.

Results-driven IT professional with 13.5 years of experience in Automation Testing, currently serving as a Principal Software Engineer at Nisum Consulting. Expertise in designing and maintaining automation frameworks using Selenium, TestNG, and RestAssured, with a strong focus on API and performance testing.

Proven track record in leading teams and managing end-to-end testing lifecycles across various domains, including Retail and Insurance. Skilled in DevOps tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions, and cloud platforms such as GCP and Azure.

Committed to delivering high-quality solutions by leveraging technical proficiency and process improvements to ensure operational efficiency and reliability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal Software Engineer

Current

Nisum Consulting

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years)

Leading an 8-member team in automation and API testing for an eCommerce client. Responsible for defining automation strategies, maintaining frameworks, overseeing test execution, and mentoring QA team members.

Selenium Jenkins GitHub Actions Azure DevOps API Testing TestNG Automation Framework

QA Automation Engineer

Nice Ltd.

Oct 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Worked on automation suite maintenance and compliance documentation for a company specializing in voice recording and RPA. Defined test strategies and reported progress to the Product Owner.

Automation Testing Compliance Test Strategy Quality Assurance Documentation Agile Methodologies Sprint Demos RPA Voice Recording Systems Data Security

Automation Tester

Publicis Sapient

Mar 2016 - Oct 2020 (4 years 7 months)

Worked on a web-based application for auto insurance, focusing on automation framework development and performance testing.

Selenium POM TestNG Maven Jenkins Performance Testing Automation Framework Client Communication Agile Methodologies

QA Engineer

IGate - Capgemini

Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 (1 year 5 months)

Tested a collision-avoidance system for locomotives, developing an automation framework for system validation. Ensured comprehensive testing of real-world scenarios.

System Testing Automation Framework Collision Avoidance Simulator Testing Boundary Value Analysis Real World Testing Safety Systems Quality Assurance Documentation test design

QA Automation Engineer

HCL Technologies

Aug 2011 - Sep 2014 (3 years 1 month)

Focused on Point of Sale application testing, providing automation solutions for retail supply chain management. Developed automation scripts and key project documents.

QTP Automation Testing Retail Supply Chain Java Oracle DB Script Development Collaboration End To End Testing Test documentation AS 400

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Symbiosis International University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2013 - 2015

Grade: 68.53%

Completed an MBA through distance learning, focusing on business management principles and practices. Developed skills in strategic planning, marketing, and operational management.

Nagpur University

Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering

2007 - 2011

Grade: 65%

Earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree, gaining a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices. Engaged in various projects that enhanced technical and analytical skills.