Divya Paunikar
QA Automation Engineer
Bengaluru,KA
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven QA Automation Engineer (ISTQB Certified) with 3+ years of experience in building scalable test automation frameworks and ensuring high-quality software delivery across Agile environments. Proficient in Selenium (Java), TestNG, API testing, and CI/CD pipelines, with a strong focus on reducing defect leakage, accelerating release cycles, and improving test efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Software Tester
Cotecna India
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Designed and executed functional, regression, and UAT test strategies, reducing defect leakage by around 30–40% and improving release quality.
- Developed scalable automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG, achieving approximately 60% regression automation coverage and reducing manual effort by up to 50%.
- Integrated automated test suites into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and reducing regression execution time by approximately 40%.
- Performed cross-browser and end-to-end testing, ensuring consistent application performance across environments.
- Collaborated with development and support teams for production releases and hotfix validation, reducing post-release defects by around 25% through proactive root cause analysis and validation.
Software Analyst
Capgemini India
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted in development and debugging of desktop-based applications, reducing defect resolution time by around 20%.
- Created UML diagrams and supported system design documentation, improving development clarity and reducing rework by approximately 15%.
- Built academic project modules in C, strengthening programming and debugging capabilities.
Application Developer
Incretech Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Designed and developed a job application platform, contributing to improved user onboarding efficiency by around 25% through better UI/UX design.
- Worked in Agile environment using JIRA and Git, improving sprint delivery timelines by up to 20%.
- Managed client requirements and bug fixes, reducing issue turnaround time by approximately 30%, ensuring smoother releases and higher client satisfaction.
Education
B.E. - Information Technology
Mumbai University
Navi Mumbai01.2020
Skills
CI/CD & Test Management: Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Test Plans), Jenkins
Certification
ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Tester
Projects
Tricentis Demo App (Selenium + Java + TestNG)
- Built a modular automation framework using Page Object Model (POM) for maintainability and scalability.
- Implemented data-driven testing and TestNG features like grouping and parallel execution.
- Enabled cross-browser testing and reduced execution time through parallel runs.
- Integrated Maven for dependency management and project build automation.
Languages
Marathi
English
A1
Hindi
Timeline
Software Tester
Cotecna India
04.2024 - 01.2026
Software Analyst
Capgemini India
01.2022 - 03.2023
Application Developer
Incretech Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2021
B.E. - Information Technology
Mumbai University