Nikhil Valand
QA Engineer
Vadodara
Summary
Results-driven QA Analyst with 4+ year of experience in testing across diverse platforms, consistently ensuring high-quality software delivery. Expertise in Agile methodologies, SDLC, and STLC, complemented by strong command of test case design and API testing. Skilled in utilizing industry-standard tools such as JIRA and Postman to optimize software quality and performance. Dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in testing processes to enhance product reliability and user satisfaction.
Overview
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1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Analyst
Consumer Sketch Information Pvt. Ltd
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Create and execute comprehensive test cases for various software modules.
- Conduct exploratory and regression testing to identify defects, and ensure quality.
- Report and track bugs using tools such as JIRA and Bugzilla.
- Perform functional, integration, system, smoke, sanity, UAT, regression, performance, and load testing.
- Improved software quality by executing thorough test plans and identifying defects before release.
- Identified opportunities for automation, implementing script-based tests to minimize manual effort and increase accuracy.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
Quality Engineer
IndaPoint Technologies Pvt. Ltd
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Execute black box and white box testing across multiple platforms.
- Design and execute test scenarios and test cases using TestLink.
- Conduct functional, manual, and API testing across various modules.
- Log and track defects using tools like JIRA, Mantis, Trello, and ClickUp.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
Senior Internet Analyst
Revo Karma Hub Software and Services Pvt. Ltd
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Collect and interpret data to provide insights for business decisions.
- Analyze results to identify patterns and trends in datasets.
- Define new data collection and analysis processes to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven strategies.
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
SEO Specialist
Parmar Techmero Solutions Pvt. Ltd
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Research and identify high-ranking keywords using Google Ad Words.
- Optimize website content for improved search engine visibility.
- Implement SEO strategies to enhance website traffic and rankings.
- Monitor and analyze website performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with content creators to ensure SEO best practices are followed.
Guest Lecturer
KVK Angadh
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Deliver lectures on computer fundamental topics to undergraduate students.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Engineering -
Sigma Institute of Engineering
Vadodara, Gujarat01-2016
Higher Secondary - Science
Satyanarayan Vidhyalay
Vadodara, Gujarat01-2009
Primary school - undefined
C H Vidhyalaya
Vadodara, Gujarat01-2007
Skills
Testing Types: Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Integration, System, UAT, Performance, Load, Black Box, Exploratory
Test Automation (Learning): Playwright with Python and Selenium with Webdriver
Programming: Core Java, Python (Basic), SQL
API Testing: Postman, SoapUI, REST API Testing, JSON/XML Validation
Frameworks & Build: Maven, Apache POI, Page Object Model (POM)
Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), SDLC, STLC, Test Case Design
Defect Management Tools: JIRA, Bugzilla, Mantis, Trello, ClickUp
Test Management Tools: TestLink, JIRA
Documentation: Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Reports, STLC Documentation
Cross-browser testing
Mobile application testing
Agile methodology
Defect Management Tools: JIRA, Bugzilla, Mantis, Trello, ClickUp
Test Management Tools: TestLink, JIRA
Documentation: Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Reports, STLC Documentation
Certification
Selenium Essiential training
Timeline
Selenium Essiential training
05-2026
QA Analyst
Consumer Sketch Information Pvt. Ltd
07.2025 - 04.2026
Quality Engineer
IndaPoint Technologies Pvt. Ltd
12.2021 - 05.2025
Senior Internet Analyst
Revo Karma Hub Software and Services Pvt. Ltd
03.2018 - 05.2021
SEO Specialist
Parmar Techmero Solutions Pvt. Ltd
11.2016 - 02.2018
Guest Lecturer
KVK Angadh
02.2016 - 10.2016
Primary school - undefined
C H Vidhyalaya
Higher Secondary - Science
Satyanarayan Vidhyalay
Bachelor of Computer Engineering -
Sigma Institute of Engineering