# Pratik Naidu

Pratik Naidu is a remote worker on Himalayas, QA Engineer at Next Smart Move, based in India.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@pratiknaidu

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QA Engineer with 3.5+ years in manual & automation testing, skilled in Selenium, BDD Cucumber, API testing, delivering high-quality software.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | India |
| Authorized to work in | India |
| Job categories | QA Engineer, QA Test Engineer, QA Analyst, QA Automation Engineer |
| Skills | JavaScript, SQL, Selenium Webdriver, Cypress, TestNG, Jira, JMeter, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, GitHub, Docker, Kibana, Java, ServiceNow |
| LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratik-naidu-5a417b2b6 |

## What I'm looking for

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I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth and collaboration in a dynamic team environment.
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## About

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I’m a results-driven QA Engineer with 3.5+ years of experience in Manual and Automation Testing, specializing in delivering high-quality, reliable, and scalable web applications. I have hands-on expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Java, BDD Cucumber, API Testing, and Agile methodologies, with a strong focus on ensuring every release meets both business and user expectations. I don’t just test software — I solve problems. From unclear requirements and flaky test scripts to production defects, I identify gaps early and convert them into stable, efficient, and defect-free solutions. What I bring to the table:
✔ Expertise in Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, and End-to-End Testing ✔ Strong experience in Automation Frameworks using Selenium + BDD Cucumber .
✔ Hands-on experience in API Testing (Postman)
✔ Skilled in Test Case Design, Execution & Defect Lifecycle Management ✔ Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
✔ Strong collaboration with Developers, QA, and Product teams
🔹 Key Achievements:
✔ Implemented AI-Driven Test Automation using Prompt Engineering, reducing manual testing effort by ~30% and improving test coverage
✔ Automated test scenarios to improve efficiency and reduce repetitive manual work .
✔ Identified critical defects early, preventing production issues and improving product stability
✔ Contributed to faster and more reliable release cycles I thrive in fast-paced Agile environments and continuously explore new technologies to enhance testing efficiency and product quality.
Open to opportunities as a QA Engineer / Software Test Engineer where I can contribute to building high-quality software.
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## Experience

### QA Engineer

Next Smart Move. Oct 2024 - Jan 2026

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QA Engineer with experience in legal case management applications, specializing in manual and automation testing. Designed and executed test cases, performed functional, regression, and permission testing, and managed defects in Agile. Used Kibana for monitoring and built automation using Selenium WebDriver (Java) with BDD Cucumber.
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Skills: Agile, Functional-Testing, Regression-Testing, SQL, Sanity, Smoke-Testing, Cucumber, Selenium-Webdriver, Java, End-To-End-Testing

### Associate QA Analyst

QiO Technology. Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

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In my role as an Associate QA Analyst, I led the creation and execution of test scenarios for the Foresight suite, performed end-to-end testing, and utilized JIRA for defect tracking and reporting to ensure high-quality deliverables.
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Skills: Jira, Functional-Testing, End-To-End-Testing, Agile, SQL, Regression-Testing, Cross-Browser-Testing

### Software Test Engineer

Techno Cipher IT Solution. Jun 2021 - Aug 2023

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As a Software Test Engineer, I prepared test plans and cases for platforms like VivahMantran and StyleSeat, conducted functional and regression testing, and provided detailed defect tracking documentation to ensure efficient testing workflows.
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Skills: Functional-Testing, Regression-Testing, SQL, Agile, Negative-Testing, Test-Planning

## Education

### Solapur University

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering. 2013 - 2017

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Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering, focusing on the principles of computer science and engineering, software development, and system design.
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## Tech stack

- Selenium

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