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Nikita Ghag

Summary

An achievement-oriented professional with 6 years of experience in conducting Manual Testing, Automation Testing, API, Database Testing in Agile environment and providing Application Support. My expertise lies in creating automated test cases using Python, Selenium, Robot and Pytest. I am Dedicated to superior debugging services through exceptional communication, prompt and precise diagnosis and effective solutions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation Test Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
02.2023 - Current

Project: Nordea Bank - UI & API Automation Testing

  • Planned Manual and Automation Testing of API and web-based application.
  • Conducted Smoke, Functionality, UI, Regression Testing for client side application through automation using Robot Framework and Python.
  • Wrote, maintained and executed the test plans, essential test cases and real-life scenarios for assuring the quality of the software.
  • Evaluated found bugs, reproduced issues and worked with the developers to resolve identified problems.
  • Generated problem reports on a daily basis utilizing Jira as a bug Tracking System; worked closely with development team to ensure the found defects are properly resolved.
  • Participated in weekly status meetings, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective meetings to discuss and develop new testing techniques/methods; provided process improvement recommendations.
  • Designed, built, and deployed automated tests utilizing Robot Framework (with Python) for web application.
  • Identified web elements by ID, Name, CSS, XPath and links on webpages using Chrome Dev Tool.
  • Used robot keywords to handle various web page controls like textbox, button, dropdown, checkbox, radio button, labels using XPath and other locators.
  • Also automated Domain APIs through robot framework to fetch details and compare it with details displayed in application

Automation Test Engineer

Tata Consultancy Servives
05.2022 - 02.2023

Project: Nordea Bank - Database Automation Testing

  • Tested and wrote SQL queries using Snowflake platform to test the process and checking for correctness of data.
  • Used SQL queries to get data from different related objects
  • Created, reviewed, validated, and automated test scripts to ensure maximum automation coverage.
  • Automated continuous code deployment using Nordea in house framework, running automation scripts and sending email notifications eliminating manual intervention using Bamboo tool.
  • Maintained Test cases in Qtest
  • Maintained the automation scripts according to the new changes and manage the source code in Bitbucket
  • Created, edited, and updated project manuals and technical documentation in Confluence which is used by entire QA team
  • Participated in daily stand-ups with project team as part of the Agile methodology.
  • Developed efficient and thorough test cases and scripts to facilitate consistent approach to product development in agile environment.
  • Created visual representation of the test reports using Power BI
  • Created JMeter scripts for performance testing for different objects in database

Automation Tester

Bitwise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
04.2020 - 05.2022

Project: Apigee - Payment Gateway for Transactions

  • Created & developed Test Plans, Test Strategy, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Scenarios, Test Data, and Traceability Matrix for the QA Team
  • Created, reviewed, validated, and automated test scripts for functional and regression testing of REST APIs
  • Helped client to manage the uninterrupted transaction process using Apigee Platform and records of every transaction through detailed reporting.
  • Achieved the highly scalable application by identifying the bugs and risk.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet timely deadlines.
  • Used Confluence and JIRA tool to document project features, capabilities and requirements.

API and UI Tester

Bitwise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
07.2018 - 04.2020
  • Created & developed Test Plans, Test Strategy, Test Cases, Test Scenarios, Test Data, and Traceability Matrix for the QA Team
  • Performed manual testing on REST APIs using Postman.
  • Performed Functional testing, UI testing, Accessibility testing, Device testing.
  • Communicated & coordinated with developers and recorded defects in JIRA to track until they are resolved.
  • Improved the quality of work through Agile Methodologies
  • Supported several production deployments.

Education

M. Tech. - Control Systems

Manipal Institute Of Technology
Manipal, Karnataka, India
11.2017

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication

Finolex Academy of Management And Technology
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
08.2014

Higher Secondary Class - 12th -

Gogte Joglekar College
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
06.2010

Secondary School - 10th -

G. G. P. S
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
06.2008

Skills

  • Software Quality Assurance Test Planning UI Test Automation Requirements Analysis Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Agile Methodologies Process Improvement Defect Tracking Functional Testing Integration Testing Smoke Testing Regression Testing Training & Mentoring Confluence
  • Language: JAVA SQL Python
  • Operating Systems: Windows
  • IDE & CI-CD Tools: Git Jenkins Bamboo PyCharm
  • Tools & Technologies: Selenium Web driver TestNG Snowflake Cucumber Bitbucket Cucumber Postman Jmeter Robot Framework Snowflake Power BI
  • Defect Management: Jira Qtest Rally

Affiliations

  • Excellence Award for Passion and Customer Service, Global Payments Project
  • Differentiator Award for outstanding performance, flexibility, ownership and commitment to project, Global Payments Project
  • Contextual Masters, Tata Consultancy Services
  • GFT Award, Nordea Bank

Additional Information

  • Rest API Testing (Automation) - Rest Assured JAVA
  • Udemy course - Selenium WebDriver with JAVA
  • Qtest Level 1 Certification
  • Generative AI Foundation Curriculum

Timeline

Automation Test Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
02.2023 - Current

Automation Test Engineer

Tata Consultancy Servives
05.2022 - 02.2023

Automation Tester

Bitwise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
04.2020 - 05.2022

API and UI Tester

Bitwise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
07.2018 - 04.2020

M. Tech. - Control Systems

Manipal Institute Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication

Finolex Academy of Management And Technology

Higher Secondary Class - 12th -

Gogte Joglekar College

Secondary School - 10th -

G. G. P. S
Nikita Ghag