Neeraj Pujdekar

QA Engineer

Maharashtra, India5 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Reduced regression coverage from 60% to 95%
  • Automated 150+ end-to-end test cases
  • Leveraged AI for test case design and data generation
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Test Automation Engineer in the SaaS industry with a focus on quality assurance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Test AutomationQuality Assurance

Other Skills

Software Quality AssuranceProblem SolvingTest CasesUser Acceptance TestingTest PlanningMavenSelenium TestingAgile TestingGitJiraManual TestingSelenium WebDriverContinuous Integration (CI)Regression TestingGUI Testing

About

Test Automation Engineer with 4 years of experience in designing, scaling, and maintaining automation frameworks across web and enterprise applications. Core expertise lies in developing Selenium WebDriver + TestNG + Cucumber (BDD) frameworks using Page Object Model (POM), enabling modular, reusable, and data-driven test suites. Experience includes automating 150+ end-to-end test cases for functional and regression suites, expanding regression coverage from ~60% to 95%, and reducing execution time through parallel cross-browser testing. Skilled in integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Maven, and Git/GitHub, cutting feedback loops from hours to minutes and improving release reliability. Proficient in leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT for test case design, negative/edge-case generation, and synthetic test data creation, blending traditional automation with AI-driven efficiency. Technical Skills: Programming & Languages: Java, SQL, XML, JSON Test Automation: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), Page Object Model (POM), Data-Driven Testing, Cross-Browser Testing, Parallel Execution API Testing: REST API Testing (Postman), JSON/XML payload validation Database Testing: Oracle, MySQL (SQL queries: CRUD, joins, subqueries, aggregates) CI/CD & Version Control: Jenkins, Maven, Git, GitHub Test Management: JIRA, ALM AI & LLMs in QA: Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, LLM-assisted Test Case Design, AI-based Test Data Generation

Experience

5 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

American bureau of shipping (abs)

4 roles

Tester 1, Product

Jul 2023Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Functional & Automation Testing | Selenium. PlayWright with Java | Agile Environment
  • 1. Conducted functional and automation testing using Selenium, Java, and TestNG to ensure high-quality software delivery.
  • 2. Developed and executed comprehensive test cases, contributing to a 30% reduction in post-deployment defects.
  • 3. Utilized Maven for project build management and JIRA for defect tracking and agile collaboration.
  • 4. Participated in requirement reviews and discussions with business analysts to ensure test coverage and clarity.
  • 5. Executed Functional, System, and Integration test cases across multiple modules.
  • 6. Created and maintained automation scripts using the Page Object Model and data-driven frameworks.
  • 7. Identified, reported, and retested defects; ensured timely resolution and closure via JIRA.
  • 8. Performed regular smoke testing to validate build stability.
  • 9. Handled customer support tickets and internal improvement requests, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
  • 10. Executed test scripts, analyzed results, and updated test execution status in test management tools.
Software Quality AssuranceProblem SolvingTest CasesUser Acceptance TestingTest PlanningTest Automation+22

Automation Test Analyst

Jul 2022Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Freedom is a project that develops and applies technical standards for the design, construction, and survey of ships and carries out surveys and inspections on board ships. Automated critical website functionalities for the 'Work Request and Work Assign' team using Selenium WebDriver in Java, covering key workflows like work order creation and surveyor assignment and reducing manual validation efforts by 90%. Designed, developed, and executed 200+ Automation Test Scripts for the FREEDOM project. Managed end-to-end Manual and Automation testing for the entire project flow, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and high product quality. Involved in Test planning, Test case design, Test execution, and Defect execution. Developed and maintained Smoke, Sanity, and Regression test scripts by extracting requirements from documentation and liaising with relevant stakeholders, ensuring 90% test coverage for critical functionalities. Conducted in-depth Root Cause Analysis for test failures in regression testing, leading to the identification and resolution of 70% critical defects and improving overall test suite reliability by 60%. Designed and implemented the TestNG framework with Selenium WebDriver, enhancing test organization and parallel execution capabilities. Collaborated with cross-functional development teams to identify comprehensive test cases, ensuring thorough coverage of functional and integration scenarios. Proposed and implemented improvements to current QA practices, ensuring 70% reduction in repeated errors. Developed Automation scripts utilizing SQL queries to streamline data validations, reducing manual data verification time by 80%. Managed and mentored a team of 4 QA testers, distributing tasks, overseeing test execution, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and project timelines.
Test AutomationQuality Assurance

Trainee Product Developer

Jun 2022Jun 2023 · 1 yr

  • As a QA Trainee, I contributed to software quality assurance through both manual and automation testing practices. My responsibilities included:
  • 1. Supported functional and automation testing using Selenium, Java, and TestNG.
  • 2. Assisted in writing and executing test cases to validate application functionality.
  • 3. Participated in requirement analysis sessions with business analysts to understand testing needs.
  • 4. Helped develop and maintain automation scripts using the Page Object Model.
  • 5. Executed functional, system, and integration tests across various modules.
  • 6. Reported and tracked bugs using JIRA and collaborated with developers for resolution.
  • 7. Performed smoke testing to ensure build stability.
  • 8. Worked on internal support tickets and contributed to product improvement initiatives.
  • 9. Used Maven for project management and SQL for backend data validation.
Software Quality AssuranceTest CasesUser Acceptance TestingTest PlanningAgile TestingGit+16

Intern

Jan 2022May 2022 · 4 mos

  • During my internship, I gained hands-on experience in both functional and automation testing within an agile product development environment. Key contributions included:
  • 1. Assisted in developing and executing test cases using Selenium, Java, and TestNG.
  • 2. Participated in requirement discussions with business analysts to understand and validate user stories.
  • 3. Supported the creation of automation scripts and contributed to test framework enhancements.
  • 4. Executed functional, system, and integration tests, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
  • 5. Reported and tracked defects using JIRA, and collaborated with developers for timely resolution.
  • 6. Performed smoke testing to validate build stability and readiness.
  • 7. Worked on internal tickets and customer support issues, contributing to product quality improvements.
  • 8. Gained exposure to tools like Maven for project management and SQL for backend validation.
Software Quality AssuranceTest CasesUser Acceptance TestingTest PlanningAgile TestingGit+16

Infosys

Process Executive

Aug 2018Aug 2019 · 1 yr · Pune Division, Maharashtra, India

  • As a Process Executive, I was responsible for ensuring data accuracy and consistency through manual validation and correction processes. Key responsibilities included:
  • 1. Performed manual data validation and correction using Microsoft Excel.
  • 2. Ensured data integrity and consistency across large datasets.
  • 3. Identified and rectified discrepancies in records to maintain high-quality data standards.
  • 4. Utilized Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, filters, conditional formatting, and pivot tables for efficient data handling.
  • 5. Maintained detailed logs of corrections and collaborated with team members to streamline processes.
Microsoft ExcelManual TestingData Validationdata correctFile ManagementDocumentation+9

Education

Government College of Engineering Aurangabad

Master of Computer Applications

Aug 2019Jun 2022

Late. Pandharinath Patil Institute of Management Studies and Information Technology, Aurangabad.

Bachelor's degree — Computer science

Jun 2015May 2018

Rajmata Jijamata Junior College, Latur.

12 — Science

Jun 2012May 2015

Z. P. High School, Kille Dharur

10 — Marathi

Jun 2010May 2011

LPP S.A.

Bachelor of Computer Science

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