Pavan Kadam

Product Manager

Pune, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

9.5+ years in QA Automation and Agile environments.
Expertise in Tricentis Tosca and end-to-end test automation.
Led high-impact solutions in enterprise systems.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused QA Automation Lead with extensive experience in Agile and CI/CD environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

ToscaAgile-scrum

Other Skills

API AutomationAzure DevOpsC (Programming Language)C#C++CI/CDCross-browser CompatibilityGitGithubJavaJenkinsJira AdminKatalon StudioLeadershipMaven

About

I’m a TOSCA Test Lead with 9.5+ years of experience in QA Automation, Agile, and CI/CD environments. Currently working with CGI India for client Michelin where I lead end-to-end quality solutions across enterprise systems. My expertise is rooted in Tricentis Tosca and end-to-end test automation, with hands-on experience across: • Web and API testing/automation, desktop & mainframe testing, SQL database validation • Agile-Scrum delivery with additional Scrum Master responsibilities • CI/CD integration, Git-based workflows and cross-team collaboration I’ve led and delivered high-impact solutions in enterprise systems while ensuring quality, efficiency, and collaboration across teams. Technical Strengths: • ✅ Tosca Test Architect | Tosca Product Consultant (Advanced) • ✅ Tosca DEX setup and maintenance for distributed testing • ✅ Git, Jira, Jira Administration, SQL, XML/JSON, Azure DevOps • ✅ API Testing and API automation, DB Automation, Mainframe applications automation • ✅ Selenium WebDriver, Maven, Jenkins, TestNG, BDD • ✅ SDLC, STLC, Functional testing, Mobile testing • 🌱 Learning German (A1 level) Certifications: • Tricentis Tosca Automation Engineer I • Tosca Test Architect and Tosca Product consultant • SAFe® Scrum Master • ISTQB Foundation Level • (In progress) GitHub Copilot & AI productivity tools I’m especially focused on delivering high-quality automation solutions, modernizing test processes in Agile environments, and staying aligned with evolving trends like AI-augmented testing and automation. 📩 Let’s connect if you're hiring for roles where testing meets transformation and business impact.

Experience

Cgi

Lead Analyst

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Leading Tosca automation delivery for Michelin’s enterprise applications with strong focus on reusability, scalability, and Agile alignment.
Implemented Tosca DEX setup for distributed execution; integrated with CI/CD pipelines for faster multi-environment testing.
Supporting Scrum ceremonies as Scrum Master, aligning business, dev, and test activities across sprints.
Developed wide-ranging test suites for API, Web, Desktop, and Mainframe workflows using Tosca automation.
Managing test execution, defect triage, UAT support, and cross-team collaboration for release cycles.
Trained team members on Tosca best practices including TCD, ExecutionLists, API Test Modules, and Action Modes.
Core Skills:
Tosca | Agile-Scrum | API Automation | SQL | Test Strategy | Azure DevOps | Git | CI/CD | Jira Admin

ToscaAgile-ScrumAPI AutomationSQLTest StrategyAzure DevOps+3

Mindtree

2 roles

Test Lead

Promoted

Jul 2022 – Dec 2022 · 5 mos

Test Lead

Test Specialist

Jun 2020 – Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Ltimindtree

Test Lead

Jun 2020 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Led end-to-end testing efforts for numerous projects
Developed and implemented test strategies, including test planning, resource allocation, and risk assessment, resulting in improved test coverage and quality.
Managed and mentored a team of 4 testers, providing guidance, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Implemented test automation frameworks using tools Selenium WebDriver and Tosca
Collaborated with development teams, business analysts, and project managers to align testing activities with project requirements and timelines.
Coordinated with stakeholders to prioritize testing activities, address critical issues, and ensure timely and high-quality software releases.