PRATIKSHA DILIP MANE
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Automation Tester with 2.5 years of experience designing, developing, and executing automated tests using Selenium WebDriver, Robot Framework, TestNG, and Cucumber. Proficient in Java and Python, with experience in API Testing (REST & SOAP) and defect management using JIRA. Adept at integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) within Agile/Scrum environments to accelerate releases and improve quality, resulting in increased test coverage and reduced manual effort.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Programmer Analyst (QEA)
Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd.
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Automated cookie compliance testing for 592+ websites using Robot Framework and Python, ensuring global data privacy compliance.
- Designed and executed sanity, smoke, and regression suites across multiple environments.
- Integrated automation scripts into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, reducing regression cycle time.
- Collaborated with developers, BAs, and QA teams to improve defect detection and resolution speed.
- Refined test automation workflows by implementing robust error-handling mechanisms and reusable utilities, driving significant improvements in test reliability and maintainability.
Programmer Analyst Trainee (QEA)
Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd.
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed reusable automation keywords in Robot Framework, improving modularity and maintainability of test scripts.
- Enhanced automation framework scalability to support multiple environments and configurations.
- Improved regression cycle efficiency by reducing redundancy in test scripts.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align automation with business priorities.
Programmer Analyst Trainee (QEA)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and maintained Selenium automation scripts (Java, TestNG) for core application workflows.
- Enhanced defect detection rate through automated regression coverage.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
- Coordinated with manual testers to refine test cases, test data, and automation coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation Engineering
All India Shree Shivaji Memorial Institute of IT
Pune01.2022
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Government Polytechnic
Pune01.2018
Skills
Automation Tools and Framework: Selenium WebDriver, Robot Framework, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD),Postman, SOAP UI
- Testing Types: Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Sanity & Smoke Testing, Integration Testing, API Testing (REST & SOAP)
- Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SDLC & STLC
- Test Management Tools: JIRA
- CI/CD & Version Control: Jenkins (CI/CD Pipelines), Git
- Languages & Scripting: Java, Python, SQL
- Other Skills: Test Case Design, Defect Management, Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Certification
- Best Project Team Award - Cookie Testing (Cognizant)
- Internal Training in Automation Testing (Cognizant).
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi
Timeline
Programmer Analyst (QEA)
Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd.
11.2023 - 08.2025
Programmer Analyst Trainee (QEA)
Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd.
04.2023 - 11.2023
Programmer Analyst Trainee (QEA)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation Engineering
All India Shree Shivaji Memorial Institute of IT
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Government Polytechnic
Internships
Cognizant Technology Solution(September 2022 - December 2022 )
- Completed 4-month foundation training in software testing tools & frameworks.
- Worked on real-time test cases, automation scripts, and Agile practices.
Bajaj Auto Ltd. R&D (2018-2019)
- Conducted functional and electrical tests on automotive sensors & harness systems.
- Performed environmental simulations (temperature cycling, vibration testing).
Language
English
Hindi
Marathi
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