I am a QA Automation Engineer with a passion for building robust testing frameworks and delivering high-quality software. I design and implement scalable automation solutions, primarily using Karate for API testing, and collaborate closely with development, product, and support teams to ensure reliable releases. I mentor QA engineers, promote continuous improvement, and strive for efficient release cycles. I enjoy sharing knowledge, tuning CI/CD pipelines, and solving complex test challenges with a focus on quality and speed.

Samrudhi Dhande

I am a QA Automation Engineer with a passion for building robust testing frameworks and delivering high-quality software. I design and implement scalable automation solutions, primarily using Karate for API testing, and collaborate closely with development, product, and support teams to ensure reliable releases. I mentor QA engineers, promote continuous improvement, and strive for efficient release cycles. I enjoy sharing knowledge, tuning CI/CD pipelines, and solving complex test challenges with a focus on quality and speed.

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I am a QA Automation Engineer with a passion for building robust testing frameworks and delivering high-quality software. I design and implement scalable automation solutions, primarily using Karate for API testing, and collaborate closely with development, product, and support teams to ensure reliable releases.

I mentor QA engineers, promote continuous improvement, and strive for efficient release cycles. I enjoy sharing knowledge, tuning CI/CD pipelines, and solving complex test challenges with a focus on quality and speed.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior QA Engineer at StoneX Group
January 1, 2024 - December 3, 2025
Led the design and implementation of a robust QA automation framework, using Karate for API testing, with scalable test suites. Collaborated with development, product, and support teams to define quality standards, conducted regular code reviews, and mentored QA engineers to foster continuous improvement. Implemented CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid feedback and faster releases.
Senior QA Engineer at Nice North America Pune
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Set up and maintained automated testing frameworks, resulting in a 25% reduction in manual testing. Delivered a Windows-based automation tool that cut per-project manual effort by 20% and reduced development costs by 15%. Led cross-functional QA efforts across development, customers, and support to ensure high quality releases.
QA Engineer at CyberAge Software
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Managed a team of 3 QA engineers, oversaw the implementation of testing frameworks and test script creation. Reduced production defects by 50% by identifying and addressing quality issues across the SDLC. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and releases, documenting test plans and results.
Software Engineer at Tech Mahindra
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Identified and reported defects in software releases using JIRA and TestRail. Performed daily exploratory testing to identify usability issues and verified fixes. Collaborated with developers to resolve root causes and supported integration testing.
Senior QA Engineer at Nice North America
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Set up and maintained automated testing framework resulting in 25% reduction in manual testing.
QA Engineer at Cybage Software
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Managed a team of 3 engineers, oversaw implementation of testing frameworks and test script creation.
QA Engineer at Tech Mahindra
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Identified and reported defects in software releases using JIRA and TestRail. Daily tasks included running automated scripts for Bluetooth connectivity and reporting the test results. Provided ongoing support for production issues, identifying and resolving root causes. Collaborated with developers and product managers to identify and prioritize test scenarios.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics at Nagpur University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Engineering at Nagpur University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services