QA Engineer with Manual and Automation Testing

Bachelor of

Engineering,

Mechanical

Engineering

Rural Engineering

College Hulkoti

VTU

Gadag, Karnataka

Completed,

September

2014

EDUCATION

Manual Testing.

CI/CD: Github.Gitactions

Jira and helpdesk

API Testing with Postman

Playwright

MySQL

Python

Selenium

Selenium Builder

SKILLS

ISTQB® Certified Tester

Foundation Level 4.0 (CTFL),

Indian Testing Board (ITB), August

2024

Software Tesing Course, Qspiders

Training Institute

Professional Beekeeper, University

Of Agricultural science Bangalore

TRAINING &

CERTIFICATIONS

LANGUAGES

English

Kannada

Hindi

PERSONAL

INFORMATION

VEERABHADRASWAMY GADDIMATH

QA Engineer

Experience and Methodologies:

Overall 9.5 Years Experience Immediate Joiner Bangalore Location 6.9 years of hands-on experience in software testing, encompassing both manual and automation testing across web and mobile applications.

Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with active participation in Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives, Conflict resolution, and Stakeholder meetings.

Exposure in SDLC and Testing Types:

Well-versed in all phases of SDLC and STLC, including Test Planning, Test Design, Test Execution, Defect Reporting, and Test Tracking.

Proficient in Smoke, Functional, Regression, and Integration testing. Defect Management:

Strong expertise in defect lifecycle management using Jira and Helpdesk tools. Experienced in documenting, reporting, and tracking test execution results, defects, and failure analysis to ensure quality and traceability.

Well-versed in all stages of SDLC,STLC, including Test planning, Test design, Test execution, Defect reporting, and Tracking.

Automation Skills:

Hands-on experience in web application automation using Python and Selenium. Working experience with Playwright, Cypress, Playwright Codegen, and Selenium IDE. Good exposure to automation frameworks including PyTest, UnitTest, Page Object Model (POM), Data- Driven Testing, BDD (Behave), and Hybrid frameworks. Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions. Proficient in API testing using Postman and basic SQL queries for backend validation. Domain: Supply Chain Management, CRM, POS, Insurance, Healthcare and Edu-tech. Communication and Collaboration:

Excellent communication skills with proven ability to interact directly with clients and stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in an agile software development environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, both independently and as a team player. Career Improvement:

Actively exploring innovative ideas to improve product quality and contribute to business growth. Continuously learning new tools, technologies, and testing practices to enhance professional skills. 91.944-***-**** **********@*****.***

Bengaluru, Karnataka https://linkedin.com/in/veerabhadraswamy-g addimath/

ABOUT ME

March 2026 - July 2026

QA Engineer (Contract)

Insight Global Staffing Solutions Private Limited

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka

Client : Walmart

Project : Asset management system

Performed manual and automated testing on mobile applications to ensure high quality and functionality

Participated in project meetings to provide input on software design and functionality Documented and reported software defects, working closely with development teams to resolve issues

Designed, implemented, and maintained test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Playwright.

Conducted performance, regression, and user acceptance testing on software applications Managed test documentation and reports to track testing progress and results Executed functional, integration, and system testing on a variety of software applications Identified and resolved software defects in a timely manner to meet project deadlines Worked closely with software developers to communicate test results and ensure high-quality deliverables

April 2023 - January 2026

QA Engineer II

Kaplan India Pvt Ltd

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Worked with Kaplan, a global leader in educational services and a subsidiary of Graham Holdings, supporting platforms for test preparation, higher education, and digital learning products such as GRE, GMAT, and LSAT.

Actively participated in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, scrum calls, retrospectives, skill development sessions, and management meetings. Created and maintained test plans, test cases (manual and automation), and generated test data in Salesforce to support end-to-end testing.

Designed, developed, and maintained automation scripts using Python with Selenium, Playwright, and Cypress, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines via GitHub and Gitactions. Executed comprehensive testing activities in an Agile environment, covering functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Father’s Name:

Mr. Sangayya M Gaddimath

Marital Status:

Single

Birthday:

January 12, 1993

Nationality:

India

Gender:

Male

Passport No:

M7181301, Expires 13/03/2025

Managed the complete defect lifecycle using JIRA, including defect identification, logging, retesting, validation, and closure.

Collaborated closely with developers, DevOps teams, business analysts, and test managers, contributing to new releases, ensuring QA sign-offs, and providing regular status updates to stakeholders.

Leveraged AI productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot and prompt-based AI techniques to improve automation script development, test coverage, and overall testing efficiency. May 2021 - November 2022

Senior QA Engineer

Accolite digital India private Limited

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Project: Pulse Application.

Client: Prudential.

Project Overview: Pulse is a health engagement platform that enables users to access healthcare- related services, monitor health metrics, and promote health awareness through personalized insights and digital health features.

Responsibilities:

Led end-to-end QA activities for the Pulse healthcare application, participating in project kick-off, requirement walkthroughs, sprint validations, and release management. Acted as the single point of contact for QA, coordinating testing efforts, resources, and communication across development, DevOps, and client stakeholders. Designed and maintained comprehensive test plans, test cases, and requirement traceability by reviewing user stories, Figma designs, and use cases. Planned, estimated, prioritized, and executed manual and automation testing, including defect reporting, triage, failure analysis, and test execution reporting. Drove quality assurance metrics tracking (defect density, defect aging, open defects) and ensured delivery met business and system goals.

Took full ownership of regression testing and automation initiatives, identifying automation opportunities and developing/enhancing automation scripts to improve efficiency. Mentored junior QA members, supported continuous test improvement, managed stakeholder expectations, and ensured high-quality, on-time deliveries under pressure. November 2018 - January 2021

QA Engineer

DigiCollect India Pvt Ltd

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Applications Tested: DigiSCM, DigiCRM, Helpdesk

Client: Sleepwell

Responsibilities:

Designed and documented test scenarios and detailed test cases using Excel and JIRA. Reviewed test scenarios and test cases to ensure requirement coverage and accuracy. Performed System, Functional, UI, Ad-hoc, and Regression testing to validate application stability and functionality.

Executed browser compatibility testing across multiple environments. Actively tracked, reported, and managed defects on a daily basis using the Helpdesk tool. Participated in weekly status calls and coordination meetings with developers and project managers. Contributed to the automation testing team by writing and maintaining test scripts for each regression cycle and release.

Mentored new joiners through Product Knowledge Transfer (PKT) sessions, ensuring smooth onboarding and knowledge sharing.

November 2017 - August 2018

Technical Sales Engineer

Technomac Crane Servicess LLP

Dubai, Dubai

Industrial services provider and authorized partner for Streetcranes, specializing in EOT and Jib Crane solutions in the UAE market.

Explained and translated complex technical specifications into clear, customer-focused solutions. Built and maintained strong relationships with prospective and existing clients. Conducted site visits to understand customer requirements and operational challenges. Managed and interpreted customer requirements to propose suitable crane solutions. Assisted in the design of customized crane systems based on client needs. Performed cost estimation and feasibility analysis for projects. Negotiated and closed sales by finalizing commercial terms and conditions. Prepared reports and updates for head office on sales activities and project status. January 2016 - October 2017

QA Engineer

QuEST Global Engineering Services

Belagavi, Karnataka

Project: Inline-Inspection Team

Domain: Oil & Gas

Understand the priorities and type of pipeline to be inspected considering parameters such as Corrosion type, Pipeline Location, Need for Inspection and other parameters. Preparation of the Database file to be inspected and structure it along with the Calibrated files. Execute Phase 1 analysis involving identifying Features such as Tee, Tap, Welds, Supports, Stopples, Bends, and Valves etc.

Suggestion and Selection of optimum inspection methods with respect to Client requirements and extent of corrosion.

Help team to resolve queries faced during analysis. Discuss ways to optimize turnaround time and improvise efficiency of the team. Documenting the Tasks performed and getting the procedures approved from the customer. Transition and knowledge sharing of the tasks executed. DECLARATION

I, Veerabhadraswamy Gaddimath, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Veerabhadraswamy Gaddimath

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