I am a QA professional with 4+ years of experience in manual and automation testing, with expertise in testing web, mobile, API, cloud, and AI applications. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. I thrive in collaborative Agile teams, design robust automation frameworks, drive release readiness, and continuously improve QA processes, reporting, and team efficiency.

Harshada Khopade

I am a QA professional with 4+ years of experience in manual and automation testing, with expertise in testing web, mobile, API, cloud, and AI applications. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. I thrive in collaborative Agile teams, design robust automation frameworks, drive release readiness, and continuously improve QA processes, reporting, and team efficiency.

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Work Experience

SDET/Software Tester at XL Dynamics India Pvt Ltd
October 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
Managed the complete QA cycle, from requirement analysis to UAT sign-off, assigned daily tasks to team members, and ensured smooth releases and timely delivery of deliverables, by performing deployment configuration and setup and validating feature accuracy in production. Designed and maintained automation scripts using Playwright, increasing regression efficiency, and reducing manual effort. Performed API testing using Postman, validating data flow and integration accuracy across services. Worked for an AI-based application that provides financial assistance by testing conversational flows, API integrations, and backend logic. Collaborated with the deployment team to support release activities, ensure smooth, error-free production rollouts, and contributed ideas to improve QA processes, reporting, and overall team efficiency.
Associate Development - QA at Sportz Interactive Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Developed and executed comprehensive test suites for web and mobile applications, ensuring high functional and technical coverage. Conducted functional, automation, regression, usability, and API testing, identifying over 150 critical defects and improving product stability. Collaborated with developers and product owners to prioritise and resolve defects, reducing turnaround time by 30%. Provided feedback on UI/UX and workflows, contributing to improved user experience. Participated in designing test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, test cases, and automation scripts based on business requirements, while managing UAT cycles, capturing client feedback, and coordinating timely updates with stakeholders.
Senior Software Analyst - QA at Adrosonic IT Consultancy Services
August 1, 2019 - February 1, 2022
Managed end-to-end QA for CRM applications (Salesforce & Microsoft Dynamics 365), improving release quality and reducing post-production defects by 25%. Developed automation frameworks and reusable scripts, increasing regression efficiency and coverage. Conducted system, integration, and regression testing with detailed defect reporting in Azure DevOps. Prepared test reports and defect summaries for management, improving visibility and quality control. Conducted UAT sessions and client training, achieving a 95% approval rate for production releases. Collaborated within an Agile/Scrum setup, contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous process improvement. Created technical documentation and user manuals to support application usage and facilitate knowledge transfer. Recognised with the Team of the Year Award for outstanding contribution and Star Performer of the Month for excellence in QA delivery.

Education

MSc in Big Data Analytics at Sheffield Hallam University, UK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication at University of Mumbai, India
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

ISTQB: In preparation
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Google: Dive Deeper into GA4 Data and Reports
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Gold Badge for SQL on HackerEarth
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Udemy: Selenium Web Driver with Java – Basics to Advanced + Frameworks
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment