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AKANKSH J HEGDE

Bengaluru

Summary

Senior Software Test Engineer with 4 years of experience in manual and automation testing across SaaS platforms, mobile applications, and AI systems. Expertise in full-cycle QA responsibilities, including test planning, execution, and bug reporting. Proficient in Playwright (Python), API testing, and basic SQL, with a proven track record of leading QA teams and enhancing product quality. Seeking a long-term position in a dynamic, product-focused organization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Engineer

Binocs.co
Bengaluru
02.2025 - Current
  • Directed QA initiatives for fintech AI product, ensuring accuracy of extracted financial data.
  • Mentored team of four junior QA members on best practices and effective documentation.
  • Executed comprehensive test cycles, including exploratory, regression, and data validations.
  • Enhanced automation suite utilizing Playwright with Python to cover essential dashboard functionalities.
  • Recorded over 350 critical defects, elevating platform accuracy from 87% to 98%.

Quality Assurance Engineer

VYMO Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
10.2022 - 02.2025
  • Conducted manual and API testing for mobile and web applications in BFSI sector.
  • Validated over 1,000 Jira tickets, achieving bug detection rates exceeding 90%.
  • Collaborated with Japanese clients during three-month onsite assignment in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Translated UAT feedback into actionable test artifacts to enhance quality.
  • Participated in testing more than 50 App Store/Play Store releases and over 100 UATs.
  • Integrated workflows for Salesforce, Outlook, and Google Calendar into testing processes.
  • Performed API validation using Postman and executed backend checks with SQL.

Quality Engineer

SNS Alloy Castings Pvt ltd
Bengaluru
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Conducted dimensional inspections and quality audits for mechanical parts to ensure quality assurance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and enhance customer communication.
  • Applied root cause analysis to establish structured software QA practices.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

PES Institute Of Technology And Management
Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
08-2021

Skills

  • API testing
  • SQL querying
  • Quality assurance
  • Root cause analysis
  • Team mentoring
  • Functional testing
  • Regression testing
  • Agile methodology
  • Mobile app testing
  • Python (basics)
  • Playwright (Intermediate)
  • SDLC/STLC
  • Jira/Playwright
  • Jenkins (app build generator)
  • Postman

Timeline

Quality Assurance Engineer

Binocs.co
02.2025 - Current

Quality Assurance Engineer

VYMO Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2022 - 02.2025

Quality Engineer

SNS Alloy Castings Pvt ltd
09.2021 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

PES Institute Of Technology And Management

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