Anand Nadgire — Operations Associate

As a QA Leader and Automation Architect with over 12 years of diverse experience in Quality Engineering, Test Automation, and Academics, I specialize in designing, building, and scaling robust test automation frameworks for both UI and API testing using Java, Selenium, Cucumber, Rest Assured, and TestNG. I’m passionate about building frameworks from the ground up, enabling shift-left testing, and mentoring teams to adopt best practices in Agile, BDD, and DevOps-driven testing. I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments where continuous improvement, collaboration, and engineering excellence drive success. 🔧 Core Expertise: - Automation Framework Design (POM, BDD, Hybrid, Data-Driven) - UI & API Test Automation (Selenium, Rest Assured, Cucumber, TestNG) - CI/CD & DevOps Integration (Jenkins, Docker, Maven, Git) - Test Strategy, Leadership & Quality Governance - Cloud & Containerized Environments (AWS, Docker) - Agile, BDD & Continuous Testing Practices 🎯 What Drives Me: - Building future-ready QA solutions that scale - Solving real-world automation challenges - Mentoring and empowering teams to grow in their careers - Sharing knowledge through teaching and community contribution 🎓 Freelance QA Preparation Coach/Mentor Alongside my automation work, I’m also a Freelance Interview Preparation Coach/mentor, helping QA professionals confidently crack interviews and grow in their career for both manual and automation testing roles. I conduct specialized programs/sessions focusing on: • Coding Questions – Hands-on practice on frequently asked coding challenges • Scenario-Based Problem Solving – Approaching real-world QA challenges effectively • Framework-Focused Sessions – Deep dives into popular frameworks and their applications • Real-Time Industry Questions – Preparing for practical and domain-specific topics • Answering Techniques & Communication – Structuring responses with confidence and clarity • Mock Interviews – Conducting realistic simulations to build interview readiness 🚀 Whether it’s building automation frameworks, driving QA transformation, or mentoring aspiring SDETs, my goal is to make an impact through quality, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a QA Automation Architect specializing in Agile and DevOps practices.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 13 yrs 9 mos