Nidheesh ER
Eranakulam
Summary
Results-driven Senior QA Engineer with 11+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including extensive expertise in IoT and Fintech domains. Proven experience in ensuring high-quality software delivery across web, mobile, and embedded platforms through comprehensive testing strategies.
Strong hands-on experience in test automation, API testing, performance testing, and wireless connectivity validation, with proficiency in tools and technologies such as Python (Pytest), Selenium,Playwright,Postman, and JMeter. Experienced in testing IoT devices, BLE sensors, and embedded systems, ensuring stability and reliability across complex hardware–software ecosystems.
Skilled in authentication and security testing, including SSO, ID token validation, PKCE flows, session management, token handling, and CSRF protection. Adept at executing end-to-end testing, identifying critical defects, and improving product quality through effective QA practices.
Collaborative team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experienced in working within Agile environments and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver stable and high-quality releases.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior QA/Lead
Panasa Technologies
Kochi, India
09.2024 - 04.2026
- Collaborated with a team of QA engineers across fintech projects to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software.
- Contributed to the development of test strategies, test plans, and QA processes supporting functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
- Designed and executed test cases and managed the defect lifecycle using Jira for effective issue tracking and resolution.
- Performed API testing, database validation, and web UI testing to ensure application functionality, reliability, and data integrity.
- Implemented and maintained test automation scripts using Selenium, and explored AI-assisted testing tools to improve testing efficiency.
- Worked closely with developers, product managers, and clients to understand requirements and ensure proper test coverage across the SDLC and STLC phases.
- Supported CI/CD pipeline testing and automation initiatives to enable stable, continuous software releases.
- Mentored junior QA engineers in manual testing practices and automation frameworks, improving team productivity and testing quality.
Senior QA Engineer
Wisilica India Pvt Ltd
Kochi, India
06.2014 - 04.2024
- Developed and maintained test automation scripts using Python to improve testing efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Performed Android and iOS application testing and debugging using Android Studio and Xcode, ensuring the stability and performance of mobile applications.
- Conducted API testing and automation using Postman, validating request/response structures, authentication, and error handling.
- Validated database integrity using SQL queries, ensuring accurate data storage and retrieval across applications.
- Tested embedded devices, sensors, Bluetooth beacons, and IoT gateway devices, ensuring proper device communication and functionality.
- Performed wireless technology testing, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and Wi-Fi connectivity, validating stability and communication performance.
- Executed peripheral device testing to ensure compatibility and seamless integration with IoT systems.
- Conducted performance testing using JMeter and Postman to evaluate system scalability, response time, and reliability.
- Performed RSSI validation and signal strength testing to verify wireless communication quality and device range.
- Executed power consumption testing to validate energy efficiency and battery performance of IoT devices.
- Tested firmware OTA (Over-the-Air) upgrade functionality, ensuring reliable firmware updates for deployed devices.
- Performed server connectivity and end-to-end integration testing to ensure stable communication between devices, gateways, and cloud services.
Education
Bachelors in Computer Application - Computer Sceince
NSS Collage
01-2011
Skills
- QA methodologies
- Performance testing
- Python
- Selenium
- playwright
- Postman
- JMeter
- Web UI automation
- CI/CD pipelines
- BDD
- Database validation
- Jira
- Bash Shell commands
- Cloud-Based platforms knowledge
- Security and Authentication Testing
Certification
Completed certification in “GenAI & Prompt Engineering for QA, Automation, and Performance Testing.
Projects
1. RebelTip - Digital Tipping Platform
A secure web-based platform enabling users to send tips via QR code scanning Google Pay, or Apple Pay. Implemented seamless payment integration, real-time transaction tracking, and role-based access to improve user experience for both tippers and recipients.
2. Dialect - Web Application for Client Campaign Management
Web-based application with user/admin management, time tracking, and report generation features.
3. Smart lighting
Lighting projects solutions to enable human-centric lighting, intelligent wireless controls, and customized IoT Solutions. Solve various problems ranging from increased energy consumption, unsustainability, security breaches, and a lack of real-time information. iGuzzini contributed to this modernization and energy-efficiency drive by supplying luminaires that offer significant energy savings due to their efficiency.
4. RTLS Tracking Projects
This application is for a generic purpose application to track the assets, infants, and employees, etc. The tags and application used to commission the tag and map it with real world entity and track the same using anindoor or anoutdoor map.
5. Workspace Intelligent System
It delivers workspace insights at your fingertips, all to help optimise employee productivity and workspace efficiency. No matter how fast your work ecosystem evolves, you will always be in control of the symphony of work.
Social networks
linkedin.com/in/nidheesh-e-r-6b3086ba
Timeline
Senior QA/Lead
Panasa Technologies
09.2024 - 04.2026
Senior QA Engineer
Wisilica India Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 04.2024
Bachelors in Computer Application - Computer Sceince
NSS Collage