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Pooja  GC

Pooja GC

Automation QA Engineer
Bangalore

Summary

Results-driven QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience in manual and automation testing, release management, and Agile delivery for web, mobile, API, and AI-driven products. Proven track record of improving product quality, achieving 100% manual test coverage and 73% automation coverage, and enhancing product quality from 90% to 98%. Proficient in Playwright, Selenium, API testing, AWS/GCP deployments, Jira board management, and NLP-based chatbot testing. Adept at aligning testing priorities with product roadmaps and client deadlines to ensure timely, high-quality releases.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Automation QA Engineer

Intentive Technologies
01.2021 - 07.2025
  • Designed and executed comprehensive test cases for functional, integration, regression, and sanity testing under Agile methodology.
  • Performed automation testing using Playwright, Selenium, and Rest Assured; basic knowledge of Cypress and Appium.
  • Conducted API testing, web application testing, Android app testing, and Generative AI response validation.
  • Created chatbot workflows using Dialogflow, Amazon Lex, and IBM Watson, applying NLP fundamentals.
  • Managed release branch creation, deployment on AWS and GCP test environments, and production releases with live environment monitoring.
  • Collaborated with DevOps on AWS services, including CodePipeline, EBS, Amplify, and Route 53, for seamless deployments.
  • Used tools like Jira, GitHub, MongoDB, and Pinecone for tracking, version control, and data validation.
  • Boosted code coverage by developing comprehensive test cases based on business requirements and user stories.
  • Enhanced automation efficiency by designing and implementing robust test scripts.
  • Streamlined QA processes for faster software releases, utilizing automation tools.
  • Managed defect tracking systems effectively, enabling timely resolutions for critical issues discovered during testing phases.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by providing valuable feedback during retrospective meetings.
  • Optimized test suite execution time through parallel testing techniques, accelerating the QA cycle.
  • Improved product quality with diligent identification and resolution of software defects.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration testing, ensuring optimal system functionality.

Solution Engineer

Applozic Inc
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Automated data collection activities to increase productivity, boosting productivity 25%.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by designing and implementing tailored solution engineering strategies.
  • Led post-implementation reviews to ensure ongoing alignment between client needs and delivered solutions, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and mutual benefits.
  • Provided expert guidance during the pre-sales process, helping drive sales success by demonstrating the value of proposed solutions to prospective clients.
  • Analyzed and resolved complex network problems for end-users.
  • Resolved complex issues by utilizing strong analytical skills and innovative problem-solving techniques.
  • Provided technical expertise in product demonstrations, leading to an increase in successful client conversions.
  • Tested functional compliance of company products.

Customer Support Executive_Tech Support

Portkey Mobile Technology Pvt Limited.
07.2015 - 11.2017

Delivered technical assistance to customers, ensuring prompt resolution of product-related queries.

Process Analyst

Fidelity National Financial India
03.2013 - 04.2015

Processed and analyzed mortgage-related documentation.
Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure compliance with US mortgage guidelines.

Technical Apprentice Trainee

Bharat Electronics Ltd. Bangalore
08.2011 - 07.2012

Worked application development projects, including Web application and SQL DB.

Education

Bachelor in Computer Applications (BCA) - Computer Science

University Of Mysore
Mysore
04.2001 -

Diploma In Computer Science & Engineering - Computer And Information Sciences

Govt. Women Polytechnic College
Shiralakoppa
04.2001 -

Secondary Education - English

Govt Junior College Shikaripura
Govt Junior College Shikaripura
04.2001 -

Skills

Languages: JavaScript, Java, HTML, SQL (Basics)

Accomplishments

    Enhanced product quality by improving Generative AI chatbot response accuracy from 90% to 98% through rigorous testing and AI model validation.

    ● Increased manual QA coverage to 100% and automation coverage to 63% (April 2023).

    Maintained top OKR completion rate for QA & Automation for three consecutive quarters (Oct 2023).

Projects

Capstone Projects:
1. Human Resource Management Automation
○ Tech Stack: Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, Page Object Model (POM)
○ Automated login, employee management, and admin workflows for an HRM application.
○ Designed reusable POM-based framework to enhance code maintainability and reduce execution time.
2. E-Commerce Website Automation
○ Tech Stack: Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG
○ Automated product search, cart, and checkout flows, including validation of order placement.
○ Implemented cross-browser testing and parameterized test execution.
3. Telecom API Testing
○ Tech Stack: RestAssured, Chai Library Assertions, Maven
○ Created REST API test scripts to validate telecom service endpoints.
○ Generated HTML and extent reports to track execution results and API response validations.

Certification

Certified in Software Automation Testing from Staragile

Timeline

Certified in Software Automation Testing from Staragile

08-2025

Selenium

07-2025

Automation QA Engineer

Intentive Technologies
01.2021 - 07.2025

Solution Engineer

Applozic Inc
03.2018 - 01.2021

Customer Support Executive_Tech Support

Portkey Mobile Technology Pvt Limited.
07.2015 - 11.2017

Process Analyst

Fidelity National Financial India
03.2013 - 04.2015

Technical Apprentice Trainee

Bharat Electronics Ltd. Bangalore
08.2011 - 07.2012

Bachelor in Computer Applications (BCA) - Computer Science

University Of Mysore
04.2001 -

Diploma In Computer Science & Engineering - Computer And Information Sciences

Govt. Women Polytechnic College
04.2001 -

Secondary Education - English

Govt Junior College Shikaripura
04.2001 -
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