Pawan Kharel

Led and managed a cross-functional QA team, driving the execution of agile testing strategies to ensure timely, high-quality releases. Developed and maintained web and mobile automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, and Appium reducing manual testing efforts by 60% and optimizing CI/CD integration.

Spearheaded QA strategy & automation by implementing scalable test frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit) and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines for faster and more reliable releases. Led shift-left testing initiatives, collaborating with TPOs and tech leads to ensure early detection of defects in the development lifecycle.

Collaborated with product owners to refine requirements, develop test strategies, and ensure clarity of acceptance criteria. Developed and executed automated test suites using Java, Selenium, and JUnit, ensuring seamless integration with Bitbucket CI for efficient testing.

Led QA efforts by defining and implementing test strategies, and performing API automation (Postman) and UI automation (Selenium) for efficient test execution. Managed and prioritized test activities across functional, regression, and UAT testing, ensuring production readiness and high-quality releases.

Designed and executed test cases for functional, regression, and integration testing, covering both manual and automated scenarios. Performed database validation and data integrity testing using Redshift, ensuring accurate data migrations.

Designed and executed comprehensive test plans and cases for functional, regression, and integration testing across various environments. Prioritized client-reported issues, managed hotfix deployments, and ensured timely configuration changes in production environments.

Completed a Bachelor's degree focused on the principles and practices of computer engineering. Studied core subjects including software development, hardware design, and network systems.