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Nikita Kataria

Summary

Skilled QA Engineer with 5.9 years of experience in developing optimal testing strategies. I am known for strong communication abilities, adeptness at multitasking, and a systematic approach with outstanding attention to detail. Possesses a strong industry background in Telecom BSS and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with proficiency in steering projects from inception to completion. I specialize in Kenan Billing, CRM Order Management, ETL Testing, Manual Testing, Database Testing, GRC. Distinguished for enhancing quality standards, navigating challenges effortlessly, and promoting teamwork in a variety of project settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Consultant

Saksoft Ltd.
02.2022 - Current
  • Extensive expertise in structured testing and a comprehensive understanding of quality assurance methodologies and concepts, with strong hands-on experience primarily in functional testing for web and desktop applications
  • Test Lifecycle Management: Managed the full testing lifecycle, applying core testing techniques across various approaches such as requirements analysis, test planning, estimation, execution, and defect management, ensuring 100% test coverage
  • Agile Engagement: Actively engaged in Agile processes, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews, ensuring alignment on testing objectives with cross-functional teams
  • Proficient in CI/CD pipelines using Git
  • Test Plan Design & Execution: Developed and executed detailed test plans, cases, and estimations for CRM, improving testing efficiency by 30%
  • Led the data migration testing process for a separate project, including database validation
  • Comprehensive Testing: Conducted functional, regression, integration, and system testing to validate application behavior and meet project requirements.
  • Bug Tracking and Defect Management: Logged and managed defects using JIRA and Azure DevOps, collaborating closely with the development team for prompt resolution and seamless project progress and Identified, analyzed, and documented defects across 20+ web applications, ensuring clear communication and efficient issue resolution
  • Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborated with developers and product managers to align testing objectives for Kenan Billing and Rating, ensuring accurate and reliable outcomes.
  • Problem-Solving: Addressed challenges such as unclear requirements and last-minute changes through effective communication and strong problem-solving skills. And Consistently Acknowledged with Five Spot Awards for Outstanding Performance.
  • Reporting & Insights: Provided detailed test reports, status updates, and actionable insights to stakeholders, enabling informed decisions and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software
  • Training & Knowledge Transfer: Conducted demos and facilitated knowledge transfer for 15+ applications within COLT, promoting effective communication and understanding among teams and stakeholders
  • Recipient of the iCore Award for Exemplary Customer Focus at Saksoft, Fostered strong customer relationships through consistent, high-quality delivery, enhancing trust and positioning the company as a strategic partner rather than just a vendor or supplier.

QA Engineer

MetricStream
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: MetricStream is a prominent player in the governance, risk, and compliance sector, boasting significant $240.0 million revenue and a market share of 0.22%
  • Performed thorough testing on GRC software applications to ensure regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and accurate governance functionalities across a portfolio of over 5+ products
  • Developed and executed detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts tailored to GRC product requirements
  • Provided detailed test reports, status updates, and recommendations to stakeholders, contributing to informed decision-making and the delivery of reliable and compliant GRC solutions
  • Conducted comprehensive testing of GRC software applications to ensure regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and accurate governance functionalities across a portfolio of 5+ products
  • Developed and executed detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with GRC product requirements, focusing on areas such as risk assessment, policy management, and compliance reporting
  • Managed the end-to-end incident lifecycle across various severity levels, ensuring adherence to SLAs for availability, resolution, and restoration, while testing over 200 tickets for accuracy and compliance
  • Supported User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and production testing for patch deployments, including executing sanity and smoke tests to verify functionality
  • Delivered detailed test reports, status updates, and actionable recommendations to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making and ensuring the delivery of reliable, compliant GRC solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Rajasthan Technical University
Kota
01.2019

Skills

  • Telecom BSS
  • GRC
  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • Smoke Testing
  • Project Management
  • Unix
  • SQL
  • Siebel CRM
  • Sugar CRM
  • Agile Methodology
  • Test Management
  • Test Planning
  • JIRA
  • Azure DevOps
  • ETL Testing
  • Service Assurance
  • Exploratory testing
  • Test planning
  • Continuous integration
  • Collaborative Project Execution
  • Regulatory Compliance Assurance
  • Innovative Problem Solving
  • Agile Teamwork
  • Database testing
  • API testing
  • Relationship building

Timeline

QA Consultant

Saksoft Ltd.
02.2022 - Current

QA Engineer

MetricStream
07.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Rajasthan Technical University

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