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Pankaj Sarmah

@pankajsarmah1

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Results-driven Quality Assurance professional with 13 years of experience.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging QA role that fosters innovation and collaboration.

I am a seasoned Quality Assurance professional with over 13 years of experience in designing and implementing robust QA processes and automation frameworks. My expertise lies in utilizing cutting-edge tools such as Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright, alongside programming languages like Javascript, Python, and Java. I have a proven track record of enhancing testing processes for AI-powered applications and enterprise-grade software, ensuring superior product quality and efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led QA teams to achieve significant improvements in test coverage, scalability, and reliability. My role at Upwork Core involved achieving 95% test coverage and reducing manual testing time by 40%. I have also designed and implemented QA strategies for LLM applications, improving efficiency by 30% at Toptal. My commitment to quality and collaboration with cross-functional teams has consistently resulted in flawless product releases and high customer satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

QA Lead & Consultant

Current

Prismetic Group

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Providing expert QA consultation, driving QA strategies, and delivering efficient testing solutions to enhance software performance. Designed a core test automation framework using JavaScript/Selenium.

QA Testing Test Automation JavaScript Selenium QA Strategy Agile Team Collaboration Quality Assurance

Senior QA Engineer

Toptal

Mar 2024 - Apr 2024 (1 month)

Designed and implemented QA strategies for LLM applications, improving efficiency by 30%. Automated tests for AI/ML applications and developed an API automation framework, reducing test cycle time by 25%.

API Testing Automation Python GitHub Actions Test Plans AI ML Testing Manual Testing QA Strategy Agile

QA Engineer

GreyOrange

Mar 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Built and maintained test frameworks for API and mobile apps, increasing efficiency by 35%. Provided QA support for client go-live events, ensuring seamless application performance.

API Testing Mobile Testing Test Automation Performance Testing QA Agile Testing Frameworks Manual Testing Team Collaboration

Senior QA Engineer

Upwork

Oct 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year)

Led both automation and manual testing, achieving 95% test coverage across multiple platforms. Enhanced automation frameworks, reducing manual testing time by 40%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of features with high quality.

Selenium Cypress Playwright Python Test Automation Manual Testing Agile

QA Lead

Headchef

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023 (5 months)

Conducted end-to-end manual testing and built no-code UI automated tests, accelerating test execution by 25%. Provided quality input for major product releases.

Manual Testing Test Automation UI Testing Agile Test Execution Team Collaboration Quality Assurance Test Planning

QA Engineer

Prudential

May 2022 - Sep 2022 (4 months)

Conducted comprehensive manual testing for the revamped 360-degree feedback tool, achieving 100% test case coverage. Assisted product owners in refining requirements.

Manual Testing Agile Quality Assurance Test Coverage Team Collaboration User Experience

QA Engineer

Lyka

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Delivered QA for notification and campaign features of the social media app used by 1 million users. Built automation for iOS and Android apps, enhancing mobile test coverage by 30%.

Mobile Testing Test Automation IOS Testing QA Social Media Applications Agile Test Coverage Team Management

QA Engineer

Growthday

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Owned QA for web, mobile, and backend applications achieving a 98% issue resolution rate. Developed API and UI automation frameworks, reducing regression testing time by 50%.

Web Testing Mobile Testing API Testing Test Automation Agile Regression Testing

Test Lead

CGI

Aug 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Developed end-to-end API and UI test frameworks, improving test cycle efficiency by 40%. Led a QA team, ensuring high-quality deliveries across multiple sprints.

API Testing UI Testing Testing Frameworks Team Leadership Agile Performance Testing Test Cycle Efficiency Quality Assurance Team Collaboration

QA Manager

Munkyy

Nov 2020 - Jan 2021 (2 months)

Developed QA strategies and automated frameworks from scratch, reducing manual effort by 30%. Enhanced live streaming capabilities, ensuring a smooth user experience.

QA Management Test Automation Live Streaming QA Strategy Agile Team Leadership User Experience Manual Testing Quality Assurance

QA Automation Engineer

PSiDEO SA

Aug 2015 - Aug 2020 (5 years)

Built automation frameworks for web and desktop applications, achieving CI integration. Conducted manual and automated testing, ensuring zero critical bugs in releases.

Test Automation Web Testing Manual Testing Quality Assurance Agile Framework desktop testing

QA Specialist

Wells Fargo

Aug 2011 - Aug 2015 (4 years)

Managed test automation for web and desktop applications, achieving significant coverage improvements. Conducted POCs on multiple tools, selecting optimal solutions for automation.

Test Automation Web Testing Tool Evaluation Quality Assurance Agile Test Coverage Team Collaboration desktop testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology

2007 - 2011

Grade: 7.9

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, focusing on various aspects of technology and software development. Achieved a CGPA of 7.9, demonstrating a solid understanding of core IT principles and practices.