Manikandan Baskaran

QA Engineer

Madurai, India4 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

Validated over 3,000 APIs with 98% defect resolution.
Improved backend performance by 45% using JMeter.
Reduced fraud incidents by 75% through security testing.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a QA Engineer specializing in API and performance testing within the Fintech and Healthcare sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Api TestingPerformance TestingManual Testing

Other Skills

Web TestingSecurity TestingAutomation TestingPostmanJMeterGitHub ActionsHIPAA ComplianceTestRailHardware TestingSAPTest AutomationPlaywrightJavaScriptSeleniumTestNG

About

Detail-oriented QA Engineer with 3+ years of experience delivering high-quality software across Blockchain, Healthcare, Web, and Mobile platforms. I specialize in API, manual, performance, and security testing, with a strong focus on end-to-end quality assurance in Agile/Scrum environments. I’ve validated 3,000+ APIs, improved backend performance by 45% using JMeter, and reduced fraud/security incidents by 75% through rigorous vulnerability testing (OWASP, Burp Suite, ZAP). Known for achieving 98% defect resolution, I work closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure releases.

Experience

4 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

1 yr 4 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Osiz technologies private limited

QA Analyst

Oct 2023 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos · Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

1. Automated Login, Wallet, KYC, and Trading flows using Playwright (JS) with POM.
2. Led API automation with Postman, including schema validation and Pre/Post scripts, improving regression stability.
3. Validated 3,000+ APIs across Wallet, Payments, Trading, Compliance, and KYC modules.
4. Integrated API checks into GitHub Actions CI/CD, enabling early defect detection.
5. Designed JMeter Load, Stress, Spike, and Endurance test plans, enhancing backend performance by 45%.
6. Performed security testing using Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP, identifying multiple high-risk vulnerabilities.
7. Achieved 98% defect resolution, managing Web & Mobile QA independently.

Web TestingManual TestingAPI TestingPerformance TestingSecurity TestingAutomation Testing

Buddi ai

Software Engineer in Test

Nov 2020 – May 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos · Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

1. Ensured HIPAA-compliant workflows across 18+ healthcare applications through manual, API, and performance testing.
2. Conducted JMeter load and stress testing, improving API-heavy module stability under peak demand.
3. Built reusable test libraries in TestRail, reducing duplication by 30% and improving team onboarding.
4. Mentored 16+ junior testers, increasing team efficiency by 25% through structured training and templates.
5. Collaborated with developers and AI engineers to create dynamic test data, improving backend validation.

Web TestingManual TestingAPI TestingPerformance TestingHIPAA Compliance

Bharat electronics

2 roles

Engineer

Mar 2020 – Mar 2020 · 0 mo · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

1. Executed EMI/EMC and environmental tests on servo drives to ensure reliability and compliance.
2. Collaborated with R&D teams to identify and resolve PCB-level issues, optimizing hardware performance.

Hardware TestingSAP

Graduate Trainee

Oct 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

1. Conducted PCB and servo drive testing using SAP for documentation and traceability.
2. Delivered Class-C certified products by ensuring complete QA adherence.

Hardware TestingSAP