Entry-Level IT Specialist with QA Focus

RUPALI CHIKTE

Junior Software Tester Manual QA

United States

Email: *********@*****.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rupali-chikte-473a4844

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Entry-level Software Tester with hands-on experience in manual testing, test case design, defect tracking, and Agile-based development environments. Previously worked as a Software Test Engineer with exposure to Selenium basics and close collaboration with development teams. Restarting career after a planned break, with refreshed skills and strong attention to detail, documentation, and quality assurance best practices. Seeking a Junior / Entry-Level Software Tester role.

SOFTWARE TESTING SKILLS

• Manual Testing (Functional, Regression, Smoke)

•Test Case Design & Execution

• Defect Reporting & Tracking

•SDLC & STLC

• Agile / Scrum Environment

•Requirement Analysis

•Test Documentation

• User Story Validation

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

•Jira (Beginner)

•Selenium (Basic understanding)

• MS Excel (Test cases, defect logs)

• HTML, CSS (Basic)

•C (Basic)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Software Test Engineer (Manual Testing)

Coin Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Nov 2011 – Dec 2013

• Analyzed requirements and collaborated with developers and stakeholders to understand application functionality

•Designed, executed, and maintained manual test cases based on functional specifications

•Performed functional, regression, and smoke testing across application modules

• Identified, logged, and tracked defects using defect tracking tools; worked with development teams through resolution

• Verified bug fixes and performed re-testing to ensure quality standards

• Maintained test documentation and supported overall QA processes

RECENT PRACTICE & SKILL REFRESH

Software Testing & Agile Practice Projects Recent

•Practiced manual testing concepts using sample applications

•Created test scenarios, test cases, and defect reports

• Gained exposure to Agile workflows and sprint-based testing

• Reinforced understanding of quality assurance within iterative development cycles

CAREER BREAK

Planned Career Break

• Family responsibilities

• Actively re-skilled in software testing fundamentals and Agile methodologies

•Hands-on practice through learning projects and self-study

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics Engineering)

RTM Nagpur University 2011

Diploma in Software Testing

SEED Infotech 2011

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