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Nirav Patel

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Summary

Results-driven Senior QA Automation Engineer with 8 years in software quality engineering and test automation. Specialises in API testing, CI/CD, and regression optimisation, utilising Python, Selenium, and Jenkins. Experienced in AI/ML testing and developing AI automation frameworks. Focused on enhancing release quality through shift-left testing and collaboration in agile environments.

Overview

3
3
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer (QA Automation / SDET)

HCL Technologies Ltd.
Pune
03.2023 - Current
  • Integrated automated testing into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and accelerating quality feedback.
  • Reduced regression execution time by approximately 50% through automation optimization and execution improvements.
  • Automated 70-80% of regression coverage using Selenium with Python, strengthening repeatable release validation.
  • Designed scalable hybrid automation frameworks using Page Object Model and reusable automation components.
  • Developed API automation suites, enhancing backend test coverage by 65%.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams in Agile cycles, mentoring junior QA engineers to build their skills.
  • Applied AI/ML testing and LLM-assisted engineering approaches through AI automation framework development and testing projects.

Senior Quality Analyst

Acads360 India Private Limited
Hyderabad
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed automation framework for internal products, enhancing testing efficiency.
  • Streamlined testing workflows and collaborated with product teams to enhance product quality.
  • Created detailed test scenarios and defect reports, ensuring thorough QA documentation.

Engineer II (AppOps / QA Engineering)

Groupon
Bangalore
10.2017 - 06.2022
  • Executed manual and automated testing for large-scale applications to ensure functionality and performance standards.
  • Developed and updated test cases, reports, and defect documentation to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to improve release quality.
  • Facilitated Jenkins pipelines and cloud migration activities to streamline development processes.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Vel Tech Dr. RR & Dr. SR Technical University
Chennai, India
01-2014

Skills

  • Selenium
  • Python
  • API
  • REST APIs
  • E2E Automation
  • UI Automation
  • Functional
  • Regression
  • E2E
  • Test Strategy
  • Shift-left testing
  • Jenkins
  • CI/CD gates
  • Azure DevOps
  • Git
  • Postman
  • SQL
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • SDLC

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Gujarati
Upper Intermediate
B2

Personal Information

Relocation: Open to Relocation Across Europe. Open for onsite opportunities as well as remote.

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer (QA Automation / SDET)

HCL Technologies Ltd.
03.2023 - Current

Senior Quality Analyst

Acads360 India Private Limited
06.2022 - 12.2022

Engineer II (AppOps / QA Engineering)

Groupon
10.2017 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Vel Tech Dr. RR & Dr. SR Technical University
Nirav Patel