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Nitish Kapadia

Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic Technology Lead with extensive experience at Airasia, specializing in automation framework design and CI/CD processes. Proven ability to mentor teams and enhance project delivery through Agile methodologies. Skilled in Selenium and Rest API testing, driving quality and efficiency in software solutions while fostering collaboration across stakeholders.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technology Lead

Airasia
Bangalore
11.2021 - Current
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Participated in daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions and retrospectives for successful delivery of projects.
  • Worked closely with stakeholders, product owners and project managers to prioritize tasks and manage expectations accordingly.
  • Analyzed business requirements, functional specifications, user stories and use cases for developing test plans and strategies.
  • Provided technical guidance on automation framework design and implementation best practices while working with development teams.
  • Collaborated with developers in resolving complex issues related to application architecture and codebase optimization.
  • Designed and developed automated test scripts to support regression testing across the frontend and backend.
  • Implemented continuous integration processes through the GitLab server by integrating automated build jobs into the CI pipeline.
  • Evaluated various AI tools for automation purposes, and provided recommendations based on cost-effectiveness and scalability.
  • Performed end-to-end mobile application testing on both Android and iOS platforms using Appium, ensuring seamless functionality across multiple devices and OS versions.
  • Developed and maintained cross-platform automated test scripts using Appium with Java/Python and integrated them into CI/CD pipelines
  • Identified, documented, and tracked bugs using tools like JIRA, working closely with developers to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Utilized tools such as Android Studio, Xcode, and emulators/simulators for testing in different environments.
  • Achieved a 75% reduction in manual testing effort by increasing test automation coverage.

Senior QA Engineer

Oracle
Bangalore
10.2017 - 05.2021
  • Worked on a data analytics project, which predicts future risks in the construction industry with the help of machine learning.
  • Implemented automation frameworks for backend APIs utilizing Apache HttpClient.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship for junior QA engineers on best practices for software testing processes.

Senior QA Engineer

Amadeus Software Labs
Bangalore
11.2014 - 08.2017
  • Implemented automation frameworks for web-based applications utilizing Selenium WebDriver, IDE, Grid technologies.
  • Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.
  • Interfaced with stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure customer satisfaction with product quality.

Senior QA Engineer

Mindtree
Bangalore
11.2010 - 11.2014
  • Worked on airline, healthcare, and banking projects.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Oriental Institute of Sc & Technology
Bhopal
06.2010

Skills

  • Automaton framework designer
  • Selenium
  • Rest API testing
  • Appium
  • Docker
  • CI/CD
  • Manual testing
  • Automation testing
  • Java
  • Selenium
  • Test planning
  • GitLab
  • Maven
  • Team lead
  • Cucumber (BDD)
  • Unit Testing
  • UI Testing
  • Android Mobile Testing
  • IOS Mobile Testing
  • Extent Reporting
  • JIRA
  • X-Ray
  • GCP Cloud
  • Xcode

Certification

ISTQB Certified

Languages

English
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Technology Lead

Airasia
11.2021 - Current

Senior QA Engineer

Oracle
10.2017 - 05.2021

Senior QA Engineer

Amadeus Software Labs
11.2014 - 08.2017

Senior QA Engineer

Mindtree
11.2010 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Oriental Institute of Sc & Technology

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