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Vinita Devikar
QA Analyst
Chicago,Illionis
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Summary
Results-driven and ISTQB-Certified QA Analyst with extensive experience at Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd., specializing in automation, manual and API testing using Java and Selenium. Proven track record in enhancing test coverage and efficiency, while mentoring teams and ensuring timely defect resolution. Adept at API testing and committed to delivering high-quality software solutions.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.Pune
QA Analyst
03.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Automated 85%+ of manual regression test cases for the Declaree platform, resulting in a 40% reduction in overall test execution time and improved release cycle efficiency.
- Designed and implemented a scalable Playwright automation framework, enabling fast onboarding of new test suites and boosting automation reliability across CI pipelines.
- Engineered an automated QR-code authentication module that replaced manual login flows, reducing authentication test duration by 70% and eliminating recurring human-error issues.
- Created and maintained data-driven and reusable test components, improving test maintainability and reducing duplicate test code by 30%.
- Logged and triaged defects in Jira, providing precise reproduction steps, environment details, severity/priority classification, and impact analysis to speed up resolution times.
- Collaborated with developers, product owners, and DevOps to verify fixes, analyze logs, and debug issues using browser traces, console logs, and network inspections.
- Performed extensive regression testing on fixed defects, achieving a near-zero re-open rate across multiple releases by validating edge cases and dependent workflows.
- Executed build verification tests (BVT/Sanity) for every new deployment, ensuring early identification of critical failures before the QA cycle began.
- Monitored and tracked defect progress through Jira dashboards and sprint boards, ensuring all critical issues were addressed within release timelines.
- Contributed to quality improvements by identifying gaps in test coverage and proposing new automated scenarios, resulting in a 20% increase in functional coverage.to ensure application stability and successful resolution.
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.Pune
Senior QA Engineer
03.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Performed comprehensive API testing using Postman, validating request/response accuracy, error handling, authentication flows, and business logic, resulting in a 25% reduction in API-related production defects.
- Designed, developed, and maintained robust API automation frameworks using ReadyAPI, enabling continuous execution of automated suites and improving API regression efficiency by 40%.
- Created data-driven automated test cases, improving coverage of complex API workflows and reducing manual validation effort by 60%.
- Logged defects in Jira with clear reproduction steps, stack traces, payload information, environment details, and severity/priority classification to accelerate engineering turnaround time.
- Monitored defect lifecycle through dashboards and sprint ceremonies, ensuring 100% of high-priority issues were addressed within release timelines.
- Executed targeted regression testing on resolved defects, achieving a near-zero defect re-open rate by validating both functional and edge-case scenarios.
- Verified defect fixes in follow-up builds and collaborated closely with developers to analyze logs, identify root causes, and prevent recurrence.
- Conducted extensive manual functional, UI, smoke, and exploratory testing to validate new features, uncover hidden issues, and strengthen overall product quality during rapid release cycles.
- Improved test documentation by updating test cases, mapping API endpoints to automated suites, and identifying areas for future automation optimization.
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.Pune
QA Engineer
01.2018 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Designed and automated REST and GraphQL API test suites using Karate, Gherkin, and BDD methodologies, improving API test coverage and reducing manual regression effort by 40%.
Built and maintained robust functional automation frameworks using WebDriverIO, JavaScript, Jasmine, and Selenium/Java, accelerating UI regression cycles by 50%. - Developed scalable test automation workflows for complex web applications, implementing reusable page objects, utilities, and CI-integrated test pipelines.
Executed manual regression, smoke, and exploratory testing to ensure end-to-end quality across UI, API, and backend components. - Partnered directly with U.S. product owners, engineering managers, and stakeholders during sprint planning, backlog grooming, release readiness, and demos to align QA strategy with product goals.
- Led end-to-end QA lifecycle activities, including test planning, environment setup, data preparation, and release validation for multiple high-visibility product releases.
- Mentored junior QA engineers on automation best practices, debugging techniques, and CI/CD workflows, improving team productivity and onboarding efficiency.
- Actively monitored test results, logged and triaged defects in Jira, and collaborated closely with developers to ensure fast turnaround and high-quality fixes.
- Implemented continuous regression pipelines, resulting in early detection of defects and fewer production issues.
Ensured full test coverage across functional, integration, and system testing, and delivered clear QA metrics and test summaries to leadership.
Education
Centre For Development of Advanced CompuIngMumbai, India
Post GraduaIon Diploma from Advanced CompuIng
01.2017 - 07.2017
Rashtra Sant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur UniversityIndia
Bachelor of Engineering from Computer Engineering
06.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Language & Frameworks: Java, JavaScript, Selenium, WebDriverIO, Karate, Jasmine, Gherkin, Page Object Model
Testing Expertise: UI Testing, API Testing (REST & GraphQL), Ad-Hoc, Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Integration, UAT, End-to-End Testing
Tools & Platforms: Postman, Jira, Xray, GitLab, Jenkins
Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), BDD, CI/CD
Certification
ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level
Additional Information
H4 EAD holder (eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, Chicago, IL (open to relocation anywhere in the US, with remote, hybrid, or in-office opportunities), immediate joiner.
Timeline
QA Analyst
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
03.2023 - 06.2024
Senior QA Engineer
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - 03.2023
QA Engineer
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 03.2021
Centre For Development of Advanced CompuIng
Post GraduaIon Diploma from Advanced CompuIng
01.2017 - 07.2017
Rashtra Sant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Bachelor of Engineering from Computer Engineering
06.2012 - 06.2016