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Deepali Banarase

Deepali Banarase

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepali-banarase-0001a3201/

Summary

QA Engineer with 6.4 years of professional experience, including 2.8 years in software testing and 3.6 years in the banking domain. Hands-on experience in Automation Testing using Core Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven, with working proficiency in Python for test scripting and self-driven automation projects. Skilled in Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Integration, and Database Testing (SQL). Strong foundation in SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum, defect lifecycle management, and JIRA-based bug tracking.

Overview

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Certification
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8
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Software Engineer

Cybage Software
11.2020 - 06.2023
  • Executed 150+ manual test cases per release cycle across Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Integration, and Database testing to ensure high-quality software releases for clients.
  • Translated business and functional requirements into detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test cases, reducing requirement ambiguity in QA handoffs by an estimated 20%.
  • Managed the full defect lifecycle using JIRA ; logged, tracked, and verified resolution of 400+ defects, achieving over 90% on-time closure within sprint SLAs.
  • Conducted SQL database validation to verify data integrity and application functionality, reducing post-release data defects by approximately 15%.
  • Performed cross-browser and end-to-end testing across 2+ browser/environment combinations to validate application functionality and improve release stability.
  • Collaborated with developers, business analysts, and product owners in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives) to ensure complete test coverage across each 2-week sprint.
  • Developed and maintained automation test scripts using Core Java, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG for regression testing, automating roughly 25–30% of repetitive regression test cases and cutting manual execution time for those cases by nearly 40%.
  • Applied Selenium concepts including WebDriver, locators, waits, and browser interactions, and implemented the Page Object Model (POM) to build maintainable, reusable automation scripts.
  • Used Maven for build and dependency management, and Git for version control and collaborative code management across the automation codebase.

Business Development Executive

Axis Bank
Pune
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Built and maintained strong customer relationships to improve satisfaction and retention.
  • Conducted market research to identify new leads and potential markets for expansion.
  • Managed CRM database, ensuring accurate tracking of sales activities and client communications.
  • Coordinated with finance and operations teams to forecast sales targets and budget allocations.
  • Delivered performance updates, quarterly business reviews and planning meetings.
  • Prepared reports and presentations detailing business development activities and outlining new initiatives.

Relationship Executive

HDB Financial Services
Pune
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Implemented CRM systems to track client interactions and sales pipeline, improving efficiency and customer service.
  • Managed databases of prospective clients, ensuring data was up-to-date and accurately categorised.
  • Developed and implemented effective lead generation strategies to maximise business opportunities.
  • Participated in team meetings to report on lead generation progress and discuss strategic adjustments.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets by promoting banking products, including savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and insurance.
  • Managed customer queries and maintained CRM records to support efficient service delivery.

Administrator

Athlean Fitness Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Amrāvati
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed daily administrative operations, including scheduling, documentation, and record maintenance.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service by addressing client enquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining satisfaction levels.
  • Handled billing, collections, and reporting while maintaining accurate records.
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained master calendar.

Education

B.E. (ENTC) -

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
Amravati
05-2015

CDAC -

CDAC MET Mumbai
Mumbai
02-2020

Skills

  • Automation Testing:
    Python, Selenium WebDriver (Python & Java), Core Java (OOPs), TestNG, Page Object Model (POM), Maven, Automation Framework
  • Manual Testing:
    Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke
    Testing, Sanity Testing, Integration Testing,
    System Testing, UAT
  • Database Testing: SQL (queries, joins, data validation)
  • Tools & Technologies:
    JIRA, Git, Postman, Eclipse/IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, MS Excel (Test Reporting)
  • Methodologies:
    SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum, Defect Life Cycle, Test Case Design

Certification

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

Accomplishments

Recognized as 'Best Team Contributor' for identifying a critical defect that enhanced product usability.

Timeline

QA Software Engineer

Cybage Software
11.2020 - 06.2023

Business Development Executive

Axis Bank
01.2018 - 02.2019

Relationship Executive

HDB Financial Services
02.2017 - 12.2017

Administrator

Athlean Fitness Solution Pvt. Ltd.
08.2015 - 01.2017

B.E. (ENTC) -

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University

CDAC -

CDAC MET Mumbai
Deepali Banarase