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Nikhil Darapu

Hyderabad

Summary

Experienced Software Test Engineer with a strong background in automation and API testing. Delivered a 70% reduction in test execution time by implementing efficient test workflows. Specializes in IAM testing, Agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in delivering high-quality, defect-free releases under tight deadlines.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Senior Software Analyst

Capgemini
Hyderabad
09.2022 - Current
  • Designed and executed end-to-end test workflows using Tosca and Functionize, reducing test execution effort by 70%.
  • Authored and validated over 200 IAM test cases, including OAuth, SAML, and MFA flows, using Postman.
  • Managed the complete test lifecycle: test planning, execution, defect tracking, and bug triage in Agile sprints.
  • Led multiple integration and regression testing cycles, delivering defect-free releases.
  • Collaborated on release documentation, staging setup, and peer training.

Software Analyst

Capgemini
Hyderabad
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Performed manual and automated testing for web and mobile healthcare platforms.
  • Structured and executed API test scripts in Postman for validating service integrations.
  • Developed reusable Tosca automation modules for regression testing, reducing test time by 40%.
  • Tracked bugs in JIRA, and maintained documentation in Confluence. Participated in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and QA coordination meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics & Communications Engineering

Visakhapatnam, India
Visakhapatnam, India
08.2021

Skills

  • Test automation: Tosca, Selenium, Functionize
  • API testing: Postman, REST, and Swagger
  • IAM testing: OAuth, SAML, SSO, MFA
  • Tools and platforms: JIRA, Confluence, Agile/Scrum, SQL, Windows/Linux
  • Testing types: manual, functional, regression, integration, smoke, end-to-end
  • Other: bug tracking, test case design, defect management, STLC, SDLC

Accomplishments

  • Saved 80% in test execution time through test automation innovations.
  • Achieved 100% test coverage on a cybersecurity platform under tight deadlines.
  • Increased defect detection by 65% by designing custom automation frameworks.
  • Validated over 200 IAM scenarios, preventing post-deployment authentication failures.

Timeline

Senior Software Analyst

Capgemini
09.2022 - Current

Software Analyst

Capgemini
09.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics & Communications Engineering

Visakhapatnam, India

Languages

Telugu
Native
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Japanese
Beginner (A1)
A1

Certification

  • Innovation Award – Automation Testing, Capgemini
  • Value Creator Q3 2024 – Recognized for QA Excellence

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