Nitesh Negi

DevOps Engineer

Canada4 yrs experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

14 years of software quality assurance experience
Expert in QA strategies and frameworks
Strong advocate for accessibility in software

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software Quality Assurance expert with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and process optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Quality Assurance TestingAgile MethodologiesRelease Management

Other Skills

JMeterWaterfall Project ManagementAdhoc TestingTest MetricsIssue IdentificationProduct TestingWeb ApplicationsTest CoverageiOSAPI TestingMobile ApplicationsData ValidationAndroidUser StoriesSprints

About

14 years of experience in software quality assurance, including 10 years leading high-performing QA teams. Proven expertise in developing and implementing QA strategies, frameworks, and best practices to ensure high product quality. Extensive knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). Skilled in managing functional, integration, regression, performance, and automation testing. Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright. Experienced in designing and executing performance, load, and stress testing using JMeter and BlazeMeter. Advocate for accessibility and inclusive software, ensuring products meet accessibility standards and best practices. Strong stakeholder management skills, effectively bridging communication between development, QA, product, and business teams. Champion of embedding quality throughout the software lifecycle, not just at the end, to deliver more reliable and maintainable products. Successfully integrated AI-driven testing tools into QA processes to improve efficiency, coverage, and early defect detection. Strong track record of managing multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments. Passionate about mentoring QA professionals and fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Experience

Rival insurance technology

Software Quality Assurance Specialist and DevOps

Feb 2026 – Present · 1 mo · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote

Qualitest

Software Quality Assurance Specialist

Jan 2021 – Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Ontario, Canada · Remote

Strategic QA Implementation: Developed and executed comprehensive QA strategies, leveraging JIRA workflows (Scrum, Kanban) and setting up Agile dashboards in JIRA and Confluence.
Advanced Testing and Documentation: Executed diverse testing methodologies, including manual testing, SQL-based back-end testing, API testing with Postman, and automation with Selenium and TestNG. Documented testing processes and knowledge in Confluence, facilitating a 30% improvement in team onboarding and training efficiency.
Efficient Release Management: Orchestrated weekly release cycles, from planning through execution and critical sign-offs, utilizing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and version control systems like Git. Ensured smooth project milestones and migrations, achieving a 20% reduction in release cycle time.
Agile Methodology Integration: Actively participated in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) using Scrum and Kanban methodologies. Drove continuous process improvements, leading to a 15% increase in sprint velocity and enhanced team productivity.
Proficient Defect Tracking and Resolution: Managed defect tracking and resolution using JIRA, implementing best practices for defect prioritization and management. Achieved a 40% reduction in defect resolution time through efficient defect lifecycle management.
Hands-On Testing: Performed day-to-day testing activities, including writing and executing test cases, identifying and documenting defects, and validating fixes. Maintained a hands-on approach to ensure thorough functional, regression, and performance testing, directly contributing to the quality and reliability of software releases.
Process Optimization and Automation: Spearheaded process optimization initiatives, enhancing test case design and leveraging automation tools like Selenium Grid for cross-browser testing. Improved test coverage and efficiency, leading to a 50% decrease in manual testing effort.

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4 roles

Software Quality Assurance Lead

Mar 2015 – Dec 2020 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Executes and manage technical projects in various capabilities from test engineer and leading a project. Accomplished in prioritizing a broad range of responsibilities and effectively working in multiple projects simultaneously. Excel at interfacing with individuals at all levels to ensure that project goals are attained.

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