I'm a QA Lead with 16+ years of hands-on experience in software testing and team leadership. I specialize in end-to-end testing, functional, integration, regression, and automation, with strong experience in mainframe/AS400 and API testing using Postman. I have worked with on-site/offshore global delivery models for US clients in BFSI and healthcare. I thrive in innovative development environments, mentoring teams, shaping test strategies, and delivering high-quality software on schedule. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement through automation and agile practices.

Nikhil Anil Gholkar

I'm a QA Lead with 16+ years of hands-on experience in software testing and team leadership. I specialize in end-to-end testing, functional, integration, regression, and automation, with strong experience in mainframe/AS400 and API testing using Postman. I have worked with on-site/offshore global delivery models for US clients in BFSI and healthcare. I thrive in innovative development environments, mentoring teams, shaping test strategies, and delivering high-quality software on schedule. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement through automation and agile practices.

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I’m a QA Lead with 16+ years of hands-on experience in software testing and team leadership. I specialize in end-to-end testing, functional, integration, regression, and automation, with strong experience in mainframe/AS400 and API testing using Postman. I have worked with on-site/offshore global delivery models for US clients in BFSI and healthcare.

I thrive in innovative development environments, mentoring teams, shaping test strategies, and delivering high-quality software on schedule. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement through automation and agile practices.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead - Quality Assurance (Information Technology) at Advanz101 Systems
August 1, 2016 - Present
Lead QA for Medhost Hospital Management System; responsible for test planning, test case design and execution, and defect tracking using Jira/ALM. Identified testing scope, monitored progress, managed team workload, and reported status to stakeholders. Contributed to continuous testing implementation within Enterprise Operations.
Lead -Quality Assurance at Advanz101 Systems
August 1, 2016 - Present
Lead QA for the Medhost Hospital Management System; responsible for test planning, test case design and execution, defect reporting, and status reporting. Drives continuous testing initiatives and coordinates with on-site/offshore teams to meet delivery timelines.
Lead -Quality Assurance at Advanz101 Systems
August 1, 2016 - Present
Individual contributor leading QA efforts for Hospital Management System. Responsible for test planning, test case design and execution, defect reporting, status reporting to stakeholders, and coordinating with offshore teams. Drives continuous testing initiatives and ensures on-time delivery to Medhost client.
Senior Test Analyst (Information Technology) at SQS India Info system
May 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Led testing for Allianz France projects; planned testing scope, resources, and risk mitigation; prepared test cases in Quality Center/JIRA; performed manual and automation testing; coordinated with cross-functional teams and clients in the US/France.
Senior Test Analyst at SQS India Info System
May 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Managed testing for Allianz France projects. Identified testing scope, planned testing efforts, monitored progress, led test team activities, prepared risk mitigations, and performed test design and execution using JIRA and other tools; participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies.
Senior Test Analyst at SQS India Info system
May 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Led testing activities for Allianz France Insurance system. Identified testing scope, planned testing efforts, monitored progress, managed risks, and communicated status to stakeholders. Oversaw cross-functional coordination and defect resolution.
Application Expert – QA at Principal Global Services
October 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Worked on CCA, CAPS, Advisor Digital Strategy; participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies; test design in Quality Center/JIRA; mainframe testing; cross-team collaboration; delivered test artifacts and supported UAT.
Application Expert – QA at Principal Global Services (Parent: Principal Financial Group, USA)
October 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Worked on CCA (Client Contract Administration) and CAPS; participated in Agile Scrum; test planning, design, and execution; supported onshore/offshore collaboration for Life Insurance domain projects including mainframe and Java web applications.
Application Expert – QA at Principal Global Services (Parent: Principal Financial Group, USA)
October 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Contributed to CCA (Client Contract Administration), CAPS, and Advisor Digital Strategy projects. Involves Agile/Scrum practices, test design, execution, defect management, and cross-team collaboration. Worked with mainframe and web-based applications across Life Insurance domain.
Software Test Engineer at Solus Software and Systems Pvt. Ltd
December 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Performed functional testing, regression testing, and automated execution using QTP for Time Attendance and Access Control System; gathered requirements, created test data, and reported defects.
Software Test Engineer at Solus Software and Systems Pvt. Ltd
December 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Tested Time Attendance and Access Control System for major clients; performed functionality testing, regression, defect reporting, and test case execution.
Software Test Engineer at Solus Software and Systems Pvt. Ltd
December 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Testing Time Attendance and Access Control System modules; created and executed test cases, performed functionality, regression testing, and defect reporting. Collaborated with development teams to resolve issues and ensure product quality.
Software Test Engineer at SEED InfoTech Ltd
September 30, 2008 - October 9, 2025
Tested IFDA web application; authored and executed test cases, performed functionality testing, reported defects, and participated in peer reviews. Involved in project-related test planning and execution.
Software Test Engineer at SEED InfoTech Ltd.
September 1, 2008 - October 9, 2025
Worked on IFDA web application; wrote and executed test cases, performed functionality testing, and participated in peer reviews; prepared defect reports and supported release cycles.
Software Test Engineer at SEED InfoTech Ltd
September 1, 2008 - October 9, 2025
Tested IFDA web application; wrote and executed test cases, performed functionality testing, and participated in peer reviews and defect reporting.

Education

B.E. (Environmental Engineering) at Shivaji University, Kolhapur
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
12th at Maharashtra Board
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2001
10th at Maharashtra Board
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1999
B.E. (Environment) at Shivaji University, Kolhapur
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
12th Standard at Maharashtra Board
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2001
10th Standard at Maharashtra Board
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1999
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) at Shivaji University, Kolhapur
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
12th Standard at Maharashtra Board
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
10th Standard at Maharashtra Board
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

LOMA 280 certified
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
LOMA 290 certified
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
ISTQB Certified Diploma in Software Testing (SEED InfoTech)
July 1, 2007 - October 9, 2025
LOMA 280 and 290 certified
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
ISTQB Certified Diploma in Software Testing
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2007
ISTQB Certified Diploma in Software Testing
July 1, 2007 - October 9, 2025
LOMA 280/290 Certified
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Professional Services