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Deval Thakkar

Deval Thakkar

Bengaluru,KA

Summary

" Result-oriented Lead QA automation with 8+ years of experience in Software Testing, Manual Testing, and Automation Testing With Selenium with Python & Cypress with Javascript also Hands-on with Request library Python for API Automation

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Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Lead

Altencalsoft Lab (India) P Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
  • Mentored junior team members,(Teamsize 12) fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, problem-solving, and a commitment to quality.
  • Ensured the highest standards of software quality and reliability through the creation and maintenance of an extensive suite of automated test scripts using Cypress with JavaScript and Selenium WebDriver with PythEnsuring
  • Initiated and facilitated regular workshops and training sessions, enhancing team proficiency
  • Showcased expertise in API testing by designing, developing, and maintaining a comprehensive set of automated tests using Python's Requests library
  • Actively engaged with Agile/Scrum teams, providing timely test progress updates
  • Led the transition to a no-code/low-code testing environment, democratizing test automation and enabling cross-functional teams to contribute to improved test coverage and faster product iterations.
  • Implemented behaviour-driven Development (BDD) testing methodologies using Cucumber and Behave frameworks, ensuring that testing scenarios are aligned with business objectives and user expectations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to incorporate Docker and Kubernetes into the CI/CD pipeline, enabling seamless deployment and scaling of applications in Kubernetes clusters.
  • Managed the containerization of applications using Docker, allowing for consistent and reproducible environments across development, testing, and production stages.
  • Managed the containerization of applications using Docker, allowing for consistent and reproducible environments across development, testing, and production stages.

Senior Qa Engineer

Nolan edutech pvt ltd
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Leveraged strong organizational and leadership skills to manage multiple projects from conception to implementation
  • Led a QA team of 10-12 members, driving an adoption of automated testing practices using Selenium, Cypress
  • Demonstrated strong expertise in API testing and automation, utilizing tools such as Postman and the Request library in Python to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of system components.
  • Expertly managed source code and test scripts using Git version control, ensuring collaborative and error-free development across distributed teams.
  • Built strong relationships with developers, project managers, and stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration, resulting in improved productivity and project success.
  • Proactively managed risks through meticulous testing and increased randomization of inspections, ensuring the identification and mitigation of potential issues, and maintaining high quality standards across all projects.
  • Implemented BDD with cucumber & behave framework to facilitate clearer communication, and enabled stakeholders to easily understand and validate software behaviour based on real-world scenarios.

Quality Assurance Specialist

CodeJudge It Solution India Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - 04.2021


  • Implemented UI test automation using Cypress and JavaScript (incorporating Mocha and Chai frameworks), significantly improving testing efficiency and coverage.
  • Leveraged Jira and Xray for comprehensive test management, developing detailed test plans, cases, and traceability matrices to ensure complete test coverage and traceability.
  • Proficiently conducted comprehensive Web API testing using Postman, ensuring seamless end-to-end CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations
  • Developed Python & PyTest Selenium Framework and ensuring comprehensive automated test coverage. for Ui automation
  • Implemented BDD with cucumber & behave framework to facilitate clearer communication, and enabled stakeholders to easily understand and validate software behaviour based on real-world scenarios.


Q.A Test Analyst

RamTech Technologies
08.2015 - 07.2020
  • Web API Testing with Postman:
  • Efficiently operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks,
  • Api automation (crud) operation
  • Expertly managed source code and test scripts using Git version control, Conducted thorough PR reviews,
  • Developed and executed test scripts using Python and the PyTest framework, ensuring comprehensive automated test coverage.
  • Conducted database testing and validation using TablePlus in GUI
  • Implemented BDD with cucumber & behave framework to facilitate clearer communication, and enabled stakeholders to easily understand and validate software behaviour based on real-world scenarios.


Education

B.Tech - Information Technology

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University
Indore
05.2016 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Manual Testing
  • SDLC & STLC
  • Cypress
  • Selenium
  • Python
  • Javascript
  • Automated Test Development
  • Jira/agile
  • Xray Test management
  • Git_Github(version control)
  • Aws
  • CICD
  • Testing procedures
  • BDD(Cucumber,behave library)
  • Docker
  • Jenkins

Timeline

QA Lead

Altencalsoft Lab (India) P Ltd.
01.2023 - Current

Senior Qa Engineer

Nolan edutech pvt ltd
05.2021 - 12.2022

Quality Assurance Specialist

CodeJudge It Solution India Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - 04.2021

B.Tech - Information Technology

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University
05.2016 - 06.2020

Q.A Test Analyst

RamTech Technologies
08.2015 - 07.2020
Deval Thakkar