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Pratik Thakare

Burnaby,Canada

Summary

Results-driven QA professional with extensive experience in functional testing, regression testing, smoke testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing, and test automation for desktop, mobile, and client-server applications. Adept at test planning, execution, and reporting across various industries including Banking, Insurance, and Telecommunications. Strong knowledge of SDLC, test automation development, API testing, and performance testing. Skilled in Java, C#, Selenium, Postman, and various testing frameworks, with a track record of successfully delivering complex testing projects on time and within budget.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Tech Mahindra - AT&T
11.2021 - Current
  • Designed and executed manual and automated test cases for Web UI, API, and Mobile applications.
  • Created test automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver (Java & C#) for functional, regression, and integration testing.
  • Developed and executed API test cases using Postman and HTTPClient, ensuring robust backend validation
  • Conducted exploratory testing and logged defects using JIRA, collaborating with development teams for issue resolution.
  • Performed test planning, scripting, and execution in Agile and DevOps environments.
  • Automated test execution and JIRA status updates using shell scripting.
  • Used ReadyAPI for backend testing and SoapUI for SOA-based applications
  • Integrated test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo
  • Reported critical and valuable bugs to the test manager using JIRA on daily basis.
  • Wrote executed detailed Mobile Test Cases for multiple projects using Zephyr.
  • Performed Smoke, Functionality, Integration, System, Regression tests based on Analysis, and understanding of the requirements, non-functional specifications, and end-user needs.
  • Good experience with writing and utilizing SQL queries for data verification in ORACLE and other RDBMS.

SDET / Senior QA Analyst

Mastercard
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Conducted end-to-end and integration testing, ensuring seamless system workflows
  • Led the testing efforts for a Financial and Capital Market project, executing UI and API validation
  • Managed automation and manual testing for private equity & loan departments
  • Created feature files, step definitions, and supporting code for Java & Cucumber-based automation
  • Analyzed test conditions and results, ensuring application functionality and performance
  • Developed and executed automation scripts for REST API testing using UFT API.
  • Optimized test coverage for better product performance and reliability.
  • Ensured seamless user experience by conducting thorough usability testing on various platforms.
  • Enhanced product stability by executing functional, integration, and regression tests.
  • Assisted in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for accelerated delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Wrote SQL queries to validate the ETL logic of the application.
  • Validated ETL process and report using SQL queries.

Senior QA / Test Developer

CIBC
12.2018 - 02.2020
  • Performed user acceptance testing with diverse test scenarios
  • Provided weekly updates on testing activities and reported test progress to stakeholders
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies and programming languages, enhancing overall team productivity.
  • Debugged complex software issues, leading to a more stable product release.
  • Worked closely with clients to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for implementation.
  • Gathered business process requirements and utilize Salesforce functionalities to test and achieve those objectives.
  • Analyze Salesforce system usage and data storage pattens to improve application efficiency

QA / Test Automation Developer

Shaw
09.2017 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for developing test plans/scripts discovering test defects
  • Successfully developed and executed test plans, procedures, use cases and test scripts, and provided in-depth analysis to create and rollout new software
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new languages, frameworks, and platforms as required by various projects.
  • Developed custom test scripts for complex applications, resulting in reduced manual testing efforts.
  • Coordinated closely with developers to resolve defects promptly, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
  • Reduced software defects through comprehensive test case creation and execution.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Security

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Vancouver, BC
01.2018

Skills

  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Smoke Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • System Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • API Testing
  • Load Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Java
  • C#
  • TestNG
  • Cucumber
  • NUnit
  • LeanFT
  • UFT API
  • Sauce Labs
  • JIRA
  • Zephyr
  • Microsoft Test Management
  • Quality Center
  • Postman
  • SoapUI
  • ReadyAPI
  • IOS
  • Xcode
  • Android
  • ADB
  • Elk
  • Test automation
  • Mobile testing
  • Test planning
  • Bug reporting
  • SQL querying
  • Agile methodologies

Accomplishments

  • Designed and implemented a Web UI test automation framework that accelerated automated test case development.
  • Integrated test automation into CI/CD, reducing defect resolution time and enabling rapid feedback cycles.
  • Reduced regression testing cycle from one week to two days with automated regression testing.
  • Improved application stability by conducting extensive exploratory, functional, and regression testing.

Additional Information

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills., Experience working in onsite-offshore models., Excellent communication and collaboration skills in Agile environments.

Education Certifications

Master of Administrative Science in Computer Security, 2016-2018, Canada

Timeline

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Tech Mahindra - AT&T
11.2021 - Current

SDET / Senior QA Analyst

Mastercard
04.2020 - 11.2021

Senior QA / Test Developer

CIBC
12.2018 - 02.2020

QA / Test Automation Developer

Shaw
09.2017 - 11.2018

Master of Science - Computer Security

Fairleigh Dickinson University

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