Nirav Patel
Scranton,PA
Summary
Experienced Quality Control Tester with expertise in automated testing, team leadership, and quality assurance. Proven record in enhancing software processes and improving accuracy by 30%. Certified Software Tester with excellent command over defect tracking and risk assessment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Tester
Docufree
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Supervised testing to reduce defects by 20%
- Implemented automation tools, saving 15% time
- Led a team, achieving 95% QA success rate
- Designed and executed comprehensive test plans for software applications.
- Collaborated with developers to identify and resolve defects in a timely manner.
- Mentored junior testers on best practices and testing methodologies.
- Utilized automated testing tools to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy.
- Implemented quality assurance processes that reduced error rates in final products.
- Analyzed test results to provide actionable insights for improvement strategies.
- Conducted regression tests to ensure application stability after code changes.
- Optimized test coverage, carefully selecting test scenarios to ensure all critical paths were evaluated.
- Improved test data management practices, creating realistic datasets for more effective testing scenarios.
- Conducted detailed defect analysis to improve product performance, identifying critical bugs before product releases.
- Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions, and integration solutions.
QA Automation Engineer
TrustFlow Digital Solution
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Designed test scripts reducing costs by 40%
- Streamlined processes raising productivity by 25%
- Enhanced QA tools, yielding 50% fewer bugs
- Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium and Java for web applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define testing requirements and ensure product quality.
- Led QA team in adopting test-driven development (TDD) methodologies to enhance code quality.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in automation testing and quality assurance processes.
- Analyzed defect trends to identify root causes and implemented corrective actions for process improvement.
- Designed comprehensive test plans and strategies aligned with project objectives and timelines.
- Managed defect tracking process using bug-tracking tools, providing timely updates on issue resolution progress to stakeholders.
- Established clear communication channels between developers and QA teams, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized problemsolving.
- Implemented data-driven testing approaches for more efficient and accurate validation of application functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve critical software issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly seeking feedback from team members and implementing changes to enhance overall performance.
- Developed custom test tools to support unique project requirements, facilitating accurate evaluation of complex systems.
- Streamlined QA processes by developing and maintaining automation scripts, contributing to faster release cycles.
- Streamlined QA processes, introduced Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines using Jenkins, which expedited feedback loops and improved developer productivity.
- Facilitated productive collaboration between QA and development teams, resolving issues more efficiently and improving software development lifecycle.
- Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
Software Quality Analyst
Meta Systems
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Increased accuracy by 30% through data analysis
- Developed testing strategies, boosting efficiency
- Reduced software errors by 25% in 6 months
- Developed and executed test plans to ensure software quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software defects.
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices.
- Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
- Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal software performance and usability.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
- Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal University
Anand, India03-2013
Skills
- Automated Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Test Automation Tools
- Defect Tracking
- Software Troubleshooting
- Risk Assessment
- Team Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
- Developed detailed test procedures, reducing defect rates by 15 percent.
- Led a cross functional team to deliver projects ahead of schedule on 10 occasions.
- Achieved improved release stability by introducing Selenium for automated regression testing tasks.
- Documented and resolved critical production defects, leading to a 20 percent reduction in customer reported issues.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets, improving stock accuracy and reporting efficiency.
- Resolved recurring product issues through structured consumer testing and feedback analysis.
- Collaborated with a team of 8 members in the development of an enterprise web application.
- Supervised a team of 5 staff members, providing task guidance and performance support.
- Achieved higher test coverage by effectively supporting end to end system testing activities.
- Achieved consistent on time delivery by completing assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineering V2.0 – 2025
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level V4.0 – 2025
Timeline
Quality Control Tester
Docufree
06.2023 - 09.2025
QA Automation Engineer
TrustFlow Digital Solution
03.2019 - 05.2023
Software Quality Analyst
Meta Systems
02.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal University