Kajol Wadekar

• Developed and maintained automated test frameworks using Selenium WebDriver and Java, ensuring efficient and reliable test automation for web applications.
• Designed and implemented comprehensive test suites, covering various functional scenarios, edge cases, and regression testing to ensure robust software quality.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to define testing strategies, validate user stories, and participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Implemented API testing using Python and libraries like requests and pytest, validating RESTful endpoints, handling JSON payloads, and verifying response codes and data integrity.
• Utilized Maven for project management and dependency resolution, optimizing build processes and ensuring consistency across environments.
• Conducted performance testing using tools like JMeter to identify and address performance bottlenecks in web applications.
• Acted as a subject matter expert (SME) for test automation best practices, mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Achievements:

• Led the transition from manual to automated testing for critical modules, reducing regression testing time by 60% and significantly improving release cycle efficiency.
• Implemented a scalable API testing framework in Python, reducing manual effort by automating 80% of API test cases and improving test coverage.
• Received recognition for outstanding contributions to the release of a major product update, ensuring high quality and reliability through rigorous automated testing.