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Nihar Varma

Summary

Dynamic Quality Engineer Lead with 3 years of experience in spearheading quality assurance initiatives that elevate software performance and reliability. Expertise in both automation and manual testing with proficiency in Python and Java, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency. Skilled in collaborating cross-functionally to identify and resolve software issues, ensuring that all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions through comprehensive test planning and execution, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineer II

American Express
Infosys Ltd
02.2023 - Current
  • Automated source-to-itinerary API validations using the Karate framework with Gradle
  • Tested different APIs using Postman, Soap UI and Swagger
  • Executing the test scripts, including prerequisites, detailed instructions, and anticipated results
  • Responsible for leading both onshore and offshore teams to complete the assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  • Analyzing the specifications provided by clients.
  • Understanding the logical flow of the application from business knowledge.
  • Defect management: defect detection, defect triage, defect retesting, and closure of the defects.
  • Responsible for status reporting and production sign-off.
  • Analyzing the root cause of the failed test cases and providing the related data samples to clients.
  • Having experience in involving calls with both the Dev team and the Business to understand their specifications and requirements that need to be implemented in the reports.
  • Coordinating with the Dev team to fix the ongoing defects until the fix is done.

Technical Test Lead

PepsiCo
Qualitas InfoTech Inc
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Automated functionality and integration of a web application using the Selenium Pytest framework and Python.
  • Tested the APIs using Postman.
  • Analysis, Design, Testing, and Implementation for Automation.
  • Responsible for leading both onshore and offshore teams to complete the assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  • Estimate the effort needed to test scenarios and test case design for UI and data validation.
  • Involved in smoke and sanity testing while deploying to UAT and production environments.
  • Involved in production testing.
  • Documented, triaged, and managed defects in software and worked with developers to facilitate timely resolutions.
  • Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Northwestern Polytechnic University

Skills

  • Selenium
  • Automation tools
  • API testing
  • Jira
  • Jenkins
  • Github
  • Postman
  • SQL
  • Karate
  • Pytest
  • Cucumber
  • TestNG
  • Defect management
  • Project management

Timeline

Engineer II

American Express
02.2023 - Current

Technical Test Lead

PepsiCo
10.2022 - 02.2023

Master of Science - Computer Science

Northwestern Polytechnic University

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