Vidya Mathad
@vidyamathad
Software Engineer (QA) with expertise in manual and automated testing for OTT platforms.
What I'm looking for
I am a software engineer specializing in QA with 1.8 years of hands-on experience in manual and automation testing across Web, Mobile and STB platforms, with a strong focus on OTT media playback. I have built scalable automation frameworks using Python, Selenium and Pytest, achieved 80% automated test coverage, and reduced manual effort and debugging time through integrated reporting and robust test design.
I bring practical API testing experience using Postman and Python requests, familiarity with Appium and Robot Framework for mobile automation, and solid exposure to STLC/SDLC, Agile workflows, JIRA defect management, and CI-friendly reporting. I deliver maintainable, data-driven test solutions and prioritize accessibility and real-device validation to improve user experience and product reliability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer - QA
Testyantra Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd
May 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 8 months)
Executed manual and automated QA for OTT applications across STB, Android, iOS, and web, developing a Pytest+Selenium framework that achieved ~80% test coverage and reduced manual effort by 50%. Improved API reliability by 30% through end-to-end REST testing and reduced debugging time by 40% via integrated Pytest HTML reports with screenshots.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Mysore
Master of Science, Geology
Grade: 7.4
Master of Science with a major in Geology awarded by the University of Mysore in 2020.
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