Kavita Bhimashankar Palke
Pune
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven QA Engineer with 2.5+ years of experience in Manual and Automation Testing of web and mobile applications. Skilled in designing, executing, and maintaining automated test frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, and JUnit, along with a strong proficiency in manual testing techniques, including functional, regression, integration, smoke, and UAT testing. Hands-on experience working across SDLC and STLC phases with strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Proficient in defect tracking and reporting using Jira, creating detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports. Experienced in writing automation scripts using Java, API testing concepts, and maintaining structured testing documentation to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Engineer
Intelliswift Software India Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Designed and executed test cases, test scenarios, and test plans for web and mobile applications based on functional requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Developed and maintained automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, Maven, and the POM framework, improving regression coverage and reducing manual effort.
- Performed various manual testing types, including functional, regression, smoke, sanity, UI, and cross-browser testing to ensure high-quality releases.
- Conducted API testing using Postman, validating request/response payloads, authorization methods, and status codes.
- Logged, tracked, prioritized, and retested defects using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and defect lifecycle compliance.
- Executed test cases on virtual machines (VMs) and validated application stability during build deployments.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, grooming sessions, and retrospectives to align QA activities with sprint goals and timelines.
- Collaborated with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and improve test coverage and product quality.
- Guided the team in developing and executing 20+ automation scripts, achieving a 50% reduction in manual testing hours and enabling faster release cycles, positively impacting project timelines.
- Communicated regularly with clients to gather requirements, discuss defects, provide status updates, and validate acceptance criteria.
- Reduced regression testing time by 40% through automation script optimization.
- Increased test case coverage by 30% through improved test scenario design and traceability.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) -
Sambhaji Nagar University
DharashivSkills
- Selenium WebDriver
- TestNG
- Maven
- Java
- Jenkins
- Functional Testing
- Smoke Testing
- Sanity Testing
- Integration Testing
- UAT Testing
- Cross-Browser Testing
- JIRA
- Postman
- Eclipse
- IntelliJ IDEA
Certification
Automation & Manual Testing Certification, Velocity Training Center, Pune
Project
Jazz Pharma, 01/01/23, 01/01/24, The Jazz Pharma Sap application helps operations teams process, approve, and make orders with an affordable, secure, and delightful application that works seamlessly with their accounting system and bank. iRecruit, 06/24/25, 08/01/25, iRecruit is a recruitment tools used to streamline and improve the hiring process for businesses. These recruitment tools make it easier for employers to advertise job openings and fill open positions. These tools can help you to simplify your candidate search and organize applications, interviews, and Onboarding processes.
Disclaimer
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Timeline
QA Engineer
Intelliswift Software India Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) -
Sambhaji Nagar University