DEEP TAYADE
Pune
Summary
Results-driven SDET at Cognizant with expertise in Python and automated testing. Proven track record in enhancing software quality through effective debugging and issue investigation. Skilled in SQL and REST APIs, I excel in collaborating with teams to deliver robust solutions and streamline application performance, ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards throughout the SDLC.
Overview
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Certification
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year of professional experience
Work History
SDET
Cognizant
Pune
07.2025 - Current
- Worked on a UK-based insurance application, contributing to application development, testing, debugging, and data validation activities.
- Developed and maintained application components using programming and scripting technologies while following established development and support processes.
- Used Python scripting to automate tasks, process data, and develop utility scripts.
- Wrote and executed SQL queries for data retrieval, validation, troubleshooting, and application-level debugging.
- Analyzed application issues by reviewing code, validating data, and identifying potential causes of defects.
- Troubleshot application-level issues and collaborated with developers to identify and resolve software defects.
- Worked with APIs, databases, and application components to understand end-to-end data flow and followed structured practices including testing, debugging, code reviews, and Git version control.
Model Fine Tuning
Turing
Remote
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Fine-tuned and evaluated AI/ML models to improve response quality, accuracy, and overall model performance.
- Analyzed model outputs against defined requirements and identified errors, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.
- Applied structured evaluation and feedback techniques to iteratively improve model accuracy.
- Worked with training and evaluation data while maintaining quality and consistency throughout the model improvement process.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Sandip Foundation's SITRC
Nashik01-2025
Skills
- Selenium WebDriver
- Automated testing
- API integration
- Python
- SQL
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- REST APIs
- GCP
- Git
- Postman
- Debugging
- Troubleshooting
- Issue Investigation
- Data Validation
- UNIX/Linux
Certification
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate - Coursera
- Claude Certified Architect
- Stanford Artificial Intelligence Certification
Projects
- Disaster Response Coordination Platform (React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL/Supabase, Python, Socket.IO): Developed a full-stack disaster response coordination platform for managing emergency incidents, resources, and response activities., Implemented backend APIs and database operations for application data management. Used SQL/database queries to retrieve, validate, and troubleshoot application data. Integrated real-time communication using Socket.IO for coordination between users and response teams. Worked with PostgreSQL/Supabase and implemented database-level security and access controls. Performed debugging and troubleshooting across frontend, backend, database, and deployment environments., Worked with cloud deployment and configuration, gaining exposure to cloud-based application environments.
- Smart Blood Bank & Organ Donation Platform (React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB): Developed a web-based platform for managing blood and organ donation information. Implemented donor-recipient matching and inventory management functionality. Developed backend APIs and database operations for storing and retrieving application data. Performed debugging and validation of application workflows and database operations.
Relevant Strengths
- Strong Python scripting and programming fundamentals
- Regular SQL query writing and database troubleshooting
- Basic UNIX/Linux command knowledge
- Application debugging and issue investigation
- Quick learner with ability to understand existing applications and processes
- Comfortable working with development and cloud environments
- Comfortable learning new technologies and support tools
Timeline
SDET
Cognizant
07.2025 - Current
Model Fine Tuning
Turing
05.2025 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Sandip Foundation's SITRC