Gaurav Pagar
Software Test Engineer
Mumbai
Summary
Immediately available to join.
QA professional with 6+ years of corporate experience, including 3 years in Manual Testing across Health Insurance (GMC, GPA, GTL) and POS domains, and 3 years as a Technical Process Executive. Recently completed Performance Testing certification using Apache JMeter (June 2025) and actively expanding expertise through hands-on practice with load, stress, and spike testing scenarios. Experienced in functional testing, test case design, defect tracking, and basic API testing using Postman. Strong domain knowledge in insurance policy workflows and CMS activities including policy setup and employee enrollment. Collaborative and detail-oriented professional with proven ability to ensure quality compliance and timely project delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Application QA
Exegesis Infotech Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Tested CMS (admin/backend) and Panel (employee portal) modules of the EHB policy platform.
- Conducted Regression, System, retesting and end-to-end flow validation across web and mobile platforms.
- Basic API Testing done using Postman tool.
- Have worked on TPA Integration.
- Reviewed FSD documents, clarified functional queries with PM/BA, and wrote comprehensive test cases.
- Participated in client meetings regarding issue discussion, requirement queries, etc.
- Provide inputs and help in resolving production issues as per SLA timelines.
Key Projects Handled
- Employee Health Benefit (EHB) | Insurance Domain
Developed and managed web and mobile platforms for employee health benefits, including client and policy management and employee self-service.
Methodology: Agile
Tools Used: Azure DevOps, Postman, SQL Server - Single Page Application (SPA) | Insurance Domain
Built a responsive single-page application to streamline management of GMC, GPA, and GTL insurance policies for clients and employees.
Methodology: Agile
Tools Used: Azure DevOps, Postman, SQL Server
Trainee QCC Assistant
Shawman Software
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared test cases and test scenarios based on BRS and FSD for various POS system modules.
- Executed Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, and Retesting during every sprint.
- Reported defects with accurate logs and followed up for closure.
- Validated user management, quick orders, menu item management, and sales flow modules.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
Key Projects Handled
- POS System (POS Ultra & POS Gold) | Hospitality Domain
Tested and validated web-based (POS Ultra) and desktop-based (POS Gold) sales and management systems, focusing on order processing, user access control, and menu item management.
Methodology: Agile
Technical Process Executive (KPO)
Virtusa
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Analyzed and categorized Google Ads campaigns for improved relevance.
- Maintained data accuracy and contributed to workflow efficiency.
Education
Bachelor's of Engineering - Information Technology
Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil Pratisthan's College
Mumbai 08.2014 - 04.2017
Skills
Testing Skills
Manual Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, Web Testing, Mobile Testing, UI Testing, Cross-Browser Testing, API Testing (Postman - Basic), Performance Testing (JMeter - Beginner Level)
Test Design & Execution
Test Case Design, Test Execution, Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
Automation & Performance Tools
Basic Selenium (Java - Training Project), Apache JMeter (Thread Groups, Samplers, Controllers, Timers, Assertions, Listeners, BlazeMeter)
Methodologies
Agile, SDLC, STLC
Defect Management
Defect Lifecycle, Defect Reporting, Azure DevOps (Defect Tracking)
Timeline
Software Testing Training, Internshala, 06/01/25, 6-week course on Java fundamentals, Selenium WebDriver basics, locators, element handling., 4nkiuaqxcdz
05-2025
Application QA
Exegesis Infotech Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 01.2025
Trainee QCC Assistant
Shawman Software
11.2021 - 10.2022
Technical Process Executive (KPO)
Virtusa
09.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor's of Engineering - Information Technology
Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil Pratisthan's College
08.2014 - 04.2017
Additional Information
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, ISTQB - December 2023 | Cert. No: 107350
- Performance Testing using JMeter, Udemy (by Rahul Shetty) | June 2025 | Cert. No: UC-b28db292-7e1c-4d6b-8338-cb24afc612e3
- Software Testing Training, Internshala - May 2025 | Cert. No: 4nkiuaqxcdz
- Python using AI workshop, AI for Techies - May 2025
- AI Dashboards using Microsoft Power BI workshop, Skill Nation - April 2025
- AI Tools and ChatGPT workshop, Be10x - November 2024
- AI Mastery Program - Be10x -Ongoing
Accomplishments
- Delivered a critical feature within 3 days during a project at Exegesis Infotech Pvt. Ltd., earning direct appreciation from the client for testing efficiency and collaboration.
Projects And Training
- Designed and executed a hands-on performance testing project in learning phase using Apache JMeter covering Load, Stress, Soak, and Spike tests; analyzed key metrics like response time, error %, and throughput for multiple simulated user scenarios
GitHub: https://github.com/gauravpagar1996/JMeter-MultiThreadGroup-Project
- Ecommerce Website Test Automation (Training Project), Developed a basic Selenium script to automate the user journey on an e-commerce demo site.
- Health Insurance Cost Dashboard (Power BI), Created a Power BI dashboard analyzing policy cost data using DAX and slicers.,
GitHub: https://github.com/gauravpagar1996/Health-Insurance-PowerBI-Dashboard