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SHIVANAND M HIREMATH

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic SR QA Specialist with 10.3 years of progressive experience in comprehensive UI and API testing within Agile/SCRUM environments. Proven track record, notably at Flutterwave, where testing efficiency was boosted by 30% through the implementation of automated Python frameworks. Highly proficient in test automation, developing robust solutions, and managing the entire QA lifecycle. Excels in cross-functional collaboration, driving quality improvements, and ensuring successful, high-quality product launches that maximize user satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

SR QA Specialist

Flutterwave
12.2023 - 01.2025
  • Executed automated test scripts with Python BDD framework, increasing testing efficiency by 30%.
  • Established and maintained automated testing frameworks, reducing manual testing efforts by 25%.
  • Utilized Python built-in libraries to support comprehensive testing processes.
  • Collaborated with development, customer support, and implementation teams to ensure successful product launches.
  • Participated in agile planning, standup, retrospective, and review meetings to enhance team productivity.
  • Conducted automation planning activities and estimations to align with project requirements.
  • Automated AWS services using AWS CLI, enhancing deployment efficiency.

SR QA Engineer

Encora
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed a team of 3 automation engineers, overseeing the implementation of testing frameworks and test script creation.
  • Automated testscripts using python, database validation of mysql server.
  • API automation using Requests module.
  • Extensive usage of python inbuilt libraries.
  • Reduced the number of production defects by 50% by identifying and addressing quality issues throughout the SDLC.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of new features and releases.
  • Experienced in agile methodology attended planning meetings,Standup meetings,retrospective and review meetings
  • Experience in automation planning activities and estimation.

QA Engineer

EFI India Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 02.2021
  • Engineered and maintained robust server and client test automation scripts using Python for API and UI validation.
  • Executed automated test suites, reporting detailed results and quality metrics to stakeholders.
  • Drove automation strategy by analyzing product features and identifying candidates for automation.
  • Developed comprehensive test cases and strategic test plans based on Product Requirements Documents and customer needs.
  • Applied advanced testing methodologies, including performance, integration, regression, and acceptance testing.
  • Utilized specialized knowledge in color output accuracy, color management, and calibration to ensure product quality.
  • Managed defect lifecycle with JIRA, ensuring timely verification of critical fixes.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally within Agile SCRUM teams to facilitate smooth delivery and project success.

V & V Engineer

Verifaya Technologies private limited
08.2013 - 11.2016
  • Identified and reported software defects using JIRA and TestRail.
  • Automated test cases with Verifya, Selenium, and TestNG.
  • Collaborated with developers and product managers to resolve issues and ensure timely software releases.
  • Provided ongoing production support by identifying and resolving root causes of issues.
  • Participated in agile methodology through planning, standup, retrospective, and review meetings.
  • Conducted mobile automation testing using Verifya and open-source tools like Appium.
  • Engaged in manual testing, contributing to test planning activities.

Education

B.E - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Vishveswaraiah Technological University

Skills

  • Selenium and test automation
  • Test framework development
  • Continuous integration
  • API testing
  • E-commerce solutions
  • CRM systems
  • Fintech expertise
  • Remittance services
  • Data security practices
  • SQL proficiency
  • Core Java programming
  • Python development
  • Version control with Git and SVN
  • Project management with JIRA and Pivotal Tracker
  • SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • HTML

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/28/90

Languages

  • English
  • Kannada

Hobbies and Interests

  • Playing Football
  • Cricket
  • Listening to music

Projects

  • Project: SendApp (Flutterwave Remittance Application)
    Description:
    SendApp by Flutterwave is a sophisticated remittance application that leverages an intricate technological foundation to revolutionize international money transfers. Built upon the robust ASP.Net framework, the app delivers an intuitive and responsive user interface that seamlessly guides users through the process of initiating transfers.
  • Project: OPSbridge (Micro Focus Operations Bridge)
    Description:
    Micro Focus Operations Bridge (OpsBridge) monitors your IT environment and consolidates data from existing tools. It applies automated discovery, monitoring, analytics (AIOps), and remediation to data across traditional, private, public, multi-cloud, and container-based infrastructure. OpsBridge automates AIOps with machine learning and analytics which reduces events, and accelerates root cause identification and remediation. Executive stakeholders gain actionable insight on their mobile devices with tailored dashboards showing key status, business and IT KPIs. Now available as SaaS.
  • Project: Fiery XF Printer Software
    Description:
    Fiery XF Printer software used for Inkjet printers and offers contract proofing, production print and photography from entry level to highest end. Additionally, remote print and proof distribution and proof/print verification complement the award winning RIP solutions and help to optimise your workflow.
  • Project: Viking (E-Commerce Application)
    Description:
    Viking is an E-Commerce application which is basically developed for usage across the globe in nearly 12 countries. The application allows online shopping customers to accumulate a list of items for purchase, described metaphorically as “placing items in the shopping cart” or “add to cart.” Upon checkout, the software typically calculates a total for the order, including shipping and handling charges and the associated taxes, as applicable.
  • Project: Veradocs (Document Security Product)
    Description:
    Veradocs confronts the new reality of the borderless enterprise head-on with a solution built to protect data with military-grade encryption, anywhere, on any device, without changing how people work. It is a document security product, where end user can install in the environment and protect the files by using selected policies. It supports windows (XP, vista, 7 & 8), OS X, Android and iOS.
  • Project: American Express (OMS & CST Applications)
    Description:
    American Express, an engine of commerce is an innovative payment, travel and expense management solutions for individuals and businesses of all sizes.
    OMS (Online Merchant Services): This application is used by merchants to access their Debit/Credit card machine accounts online. This can be used to view payments and disputes for merchant accounts. Users can also order POP products using this application. User can also add new accounts for businesses to manage all accounts under a headquarter account. As a part of automation, we have also done mobile testing on [Android and iOS].
    CST (Customer Service Tool): Is web application that provides users to maintain their Account through agents over the phone providing wide range of services to the customers. This application is used by Customer Service Agents to create accounts for merchants. Agents use this tool to support customers. Services includes updating contact information, adding new location for businesses under a headquarter account.

Skills Profile

Selenium-Web driver, Rest assured, Verifaya Studio, e-Commerce, CRM, Fintech, Remittance Financial Services, Data Security, SQL, Core Java, Python, Git, SVN, Gitlab, JIRA, Pivotal Tracker, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, HTML

Professional Summary

Python with Selenium for automating web-based and API testing, Debugging knowledge on Python, API testing, Pytest and BDD frameworks, AWS services, Continuous integration using Jenkins, Docker for containerized automation, Mobile Functional Testing

Timeline

SR QA Specialist

Flutterwave
12.2023 - 01.2025

SR QA Engineer

Encora
08.2021 - 09.2022

QA Engineer

EFI India Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 02.2021

V & V Engineer

Verifaya Technologies private limited
08.2013 - 11.2016

B.E - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Vishveswaraiah Technological University
SHIVANAND M HIREMATH