Hithesh G Gowda
Senior Software Engineer - QA
Bengaluru
Summary
With over 5 years in software testing and quality assurance, I bring a proven track record of implementing effective testing strategies and harnessing data to enhance product quality, reducing error rates by over 30% in previous roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Engineer - QA
Epiance Softwares Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - Current
- Responsible for testing Web application from top to bottom.
- Performed manual testing to identify and document defects, ensuring high-quality software delivery
- Conducted API testing to validate data exchange, ensuring proper request-response functionality and seamless integration.
- Executed performance testing to measure system responsiveness, reliability, and stability under varying workloads.
- Analyzed and managed databases to validate backend functionality and ensure data integrity during testing.
- Worked within Agile methodology, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives for effective project delivery.
- Designed and implemented a robust Selenium WebDriver-based framework, resulting in a 50% reduction in manual testing effort.
- Implemented automated regression tests with Selenium, reducing the regression suite execution time by 60%.
- Leveraged cloud-based testing, improving scalability and integration within the test environments.
- Trained and mentored junior testers, improving team skills and product outcomes significantly.
Software Engineer Intern - QA
Insphere Ideas Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted in testing the ERP software
Engineer Trainee
Sphoorti Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: India
- Verified CNC code for the mass production.
- Conducted detailed quality assurance testing for various Tools with precision equipment.
- Identified and documented inconsistencies in machine performance, contributing to a 20% improvement in Production.
- Documented the easy approach and best practices.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives that increased team productivity by 10%.
- India
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
East West College of Engineering
Bengaluru, KA 05.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
- Manual Testing
- ADA Testing
- API Testing (PostMan)
- Automation Testing (Java-Selenium)
- Security Testing (OWZAP, Blackduck)
- Performance (Jmeter, site24/7)
- Database Testing (Mssql, Mysql, Liquibase)
Accomplishments
- Lead the Team for Successful Software Deliveries, Led the team during the successful release of a major software update, resulting in a 25% increase in customer satisfaction.
- Handled customer meetings with support, Sales and Pre Sales teams, Coordinated and participated in Customer meetings including Support, Sales, and Pre-Sales, to understand client needs, present tailored solutions, and ensure alignment across technical and business objectives.
- Provided innovative solutions, Identified challenges and introduced creative, effective solutions to optimize software project outcomes.
- Security and Performance Testing Expert, Explored and adopted some tools to identify critical vulnerabilities and Scalability of Web Application.
Certification
• Software Testing Course - Focused on Manual Testing, SQL and automation provided by Qspiders. • Efficient Test Planning - Course on optimizing test plans and strategies, certified by LinkedIn Learning. • Postman - Basics to Advanced Postman Automation tutorial from scratch to learn API.
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer - QA
Epiance Softwares Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - Current
Software Engineer Intern - QA
Insphere Ideas Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 03.2021
Engineer Trainee
Sphoorti Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Engineering -
East West College of Engineering
05.2014 - 06.2018
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