Vidya Tinthini — Software Engineer

Seasoned SDET ll with 4+ years driving quality through robust test automation in fast-paced Agile environments. Passionate about crafting scalable C# Selenium frameworks that accelerate releases and minimize defects. Proficient in C#, Selenium WebDriver, NUnit, and Postman for end-to-end web and API automation. Experienced in designing data-driven frameworks, page object models, and CI/CD integration via Jenkins or Bitbucket or GitHub Desktop . Excel at regression suites, smoke tests, and shift-left practices to catch issues early. Recent projects include optimizing test flakiness by 40% through better waits and retries in Selenium scripts. Key achievements: •Built and maintained 500+ automated test cases covering critical user journeys, reducing manual QA effort by 60%. •Integrated API testing with Postman collections into CI pipelines, enabling daily regression runs. •Collaborated with developers on testability improvements, like mocks for third-party services. Tech Stack & Tools •Languages: C#, Java (selective exposure) •Automation: Selenium WebDriver, NUnit •API/Performance: Postman, REST Assured, JMeter basics •CI/CD: Jenkins, Git for version control •Other: Jira for defect tracking, SQL for data validation Hands-on with Agile/Scrum ceremonies, grooming backlogs, and mentoring junior testers on framework best practices. Approach to Quality Believe testing starts in design—advocate for TDD and pair programming with devs. Focus on maintainable code: modular utilities, centralized locators, and reporting via ExtentReports. Skilled at root cause analysis for production escapes and proposing framework enhancements like hybrid models blending keyword and data-driven approaches. Career Journey Started as manual tester, transitioned to automation specialist at current role. Preparing for senior SDET opportunities at product firms like Solera, emphasizing framework architecture and leadership. Based in Bengaluru, open to hybrid roles in insurtech, fintech, or SaaS domains. Beyond Code Avid traveler exploring South Indian temples and beaches on a budget. Hobby: Crafting silk thread bangles. Love video tutorials on advanced C# patterns and travel documentaries. Eager to connect with SDETs, QA leads, and hiring managers—let’s discuss scalable testing strategies!

Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled SDET in the SaaS industry with a focus on test automation.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 4 yrs 8 mos