Pankaj Sarmah
@pankajsarmah1
Results-driven Quality Assurance professional with 13 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
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
QA Lead & Consultant
Prismetic Group
Jul 2021 - Present (4 years)
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Postman
Selenium
WebdriverIO
BrowserStack
GitHub
Bitbucket
Kubernetes
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Gmail
Sentry
LaunchDarkly
Rollout
Figma
Puppeteer
RubyMine
Azure DevOps
Jira
Cypress
Mocha
Protractor
Chai
SuperTest
JavaScript
Python
Java
C#
Ruby
VBScript
Appium
Kibana
iOS
Trello
GraphQL
pytest
JUnit
TestNG
Docker
BeautifulSoup
XCTest
TestFlight
Bitrise
Espresso
TestRail
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
Job categories
Skills
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