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Hi, I’m Chidanand Kesti, a Software Test Engineer based in London with 3 years of experience QA testing web and enterprise apps. I specialize in automation using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber, and I’m proficient in SQL-based backend validation, API testing with Postman, and Jira defect management. I thrive in Agile settings, turning user stories into practical test scenarios, and I’m known for boosting test coverage and reducing release risks. I’ve collaborated across teams, mentored junior testers, and helped deliver stable deployments. I’m currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London (2024–2025) and previously worked at Deloitte USI in Bengaluru, where I supported enterprise SaaS modules and cross-functional teams.…Hi, I’m Chidanand Kesti, a Software Test Engineer based in London with 3 years of experience QA testing web and enterprise apps. I specialize in automation using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber, and I’m proficient in SQL-based backend validation, API testing with Postman, and Jira defect management. I thrive in Agile settings, turning user stories into practical test scenarios, and I’m known for boosting test coverage and reducing release risks. I’ve collaborated across teams, mentored junior testers, and helped deliver stable deployments. I’m currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London (2024–2025) and previously worked at Deloitte USI in Bengaluru, where I supported enterprise SaaS modules and cross-functional teams.

Chidanand Kesti

QA Engineer, Data Analyst, Database Developer

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Hi, I’m Chidanand Kesti, a Software Test Engineer based in London with 3 years of experience QA testing web and enterprise apps. I specialize in automation using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber, and I’m proficient in SQL-based backend validation, API testing with Postman, and Jira defect management. I thrive in Agile settings, turning user stories into practical test scenarios, and I’m known for boosting test coverage and reducing release risks. I’ve collaborated across teams, mentored junior testers, and helped deliver stable deployments. I’m currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London (2024–2025) and previously worked at Deloitte USI in Bengaluru, where I supported enterprise SaaS modules and cross-functional teams.…Hi, I’m Chidanand Kesti, a Software Test Engineer based in London with 3 years of experience QA testing web and enterprise apps. I specialize in automation using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber, and I’m proficient in SQL-based backend validation, API testing with Postman, and Jira defect management. I thrive in Agile settings, turning user stories into practical test scenarios, and I’m known for boosting test coverage and reducing release risks. I’ve collaborated across teams, mentored junior testers, and helped deliver stable deployments. I’m currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London (2024–2025) and previously worked at Deloitte USI in Bengaluru, where I supported enterprise SaaS modules and cross-functional teams.

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Hi, I’m Chidanand Kesti, a Software Test Engineer based in London with 3 years of experience QA testing web and enterprise apps. I specialize in automation using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber, and I’m proficient in SQL-based backend validation, API testing with Postman, and Jira defect management. I thrive in Agile settings, turning user stories into practical test scenarios, and I’m known for boosting test coverage and reducing release risks.

I’ve collaborated across teams, mentored junior testers, and helped deliver stable deployments. I’m currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London (2024–2025) and previously worked at Deloitte USI in Bengaluru, where I supported enterprise SaaS modules and cross-functional teams.

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Software Test Engineer at Deloitte USI

September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2024

Developed and maintained automation scripts using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and Cucumber (BDD), reducing regression effort by 60%. Performed manual and automation testing across functional, regression, integration, and UAT phases for enterprise SaaS modules. Wrote reusable test scripts to increase coverage and reduce rework in Agile sprints. Conducted SQL-based backend validations for complex workflow and data processing rules. Logged and managed 500+ defects using Jira and Bugzilla, supporting clear prioritization and on-time releases. Collaborated with developers, business analysts, and Scrum teams to translate requirements into testable scenarios. Mentored junior testers and standardized test design and reporting practices.

Data Engineer Intern at StoryPoints AI (London Success Academy)

October 1, 2025 - Present

Built, tested, and validated ETL pipelines for clickstream and transaction data, ensuring schema accuracy and data consistency. Automated data validation for schemas, null checks, and duplicates using Python and Pandas. Built and scheduled QA steps inside Airflow (GCP Composer) for pipeline reliability, error handling, and alerts.