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I’m Krishna Patel, a results-driven QA Lead and Automation Engineer who designs, implements, and manages quality assurance strategies to deliver robust software. I enjoy leading teams, optimizing test automation, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure high-quality IT solutions. Over the years, I’ve worked across banking, ERP, CRM, and port industries, applying risk-based testing, API testing, and performance validation to drive release readiness. I’m passionate about continuous improvement, mentoring teammates, and communicating clearly with business and technical stakeholders.
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Language
English
Fluent
Gujarati
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Work Experience
Test Lead at Flinders Port Holdings Pvt Ltd
March 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025Led end-to-end test planning, strategy, and execution across multiple business-critical applications. Managed a team of manual and automation testers, collaborating with business analysts, product vendors, and SMEs to define testing scope and acceptance criteria. Developed and optimized test plans, test cases, and automation scripts to improve coverage and efficiency. Conducted risk-based testing, regression testing, and performance validation across integrated systems. Drove defect triage, provided detailed test progress reports to stakeholders, mentored junior testers, and created JIRA dashboards to capture project visibility. Achievements include standardized QA processes and a 30% improvement in test cycle efficiency.
Test & Automation Analyst at Pernix
March 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025Analyzed business requirements and design documents to develop comprehensive test plans and test cases. Executed manual and automated tests, identified and tracked defects, and collaborated with developers to resolve issues. Performed API testing using Postman and SOAP UI, prepared weekly/monthly test summary reports, and automated test suites using UiPath Studio.
Test Analyst at RAA
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024Analyzed business requirements and design documents to develop test plans and test cases. Worked in Agile environments, executed test cases across QAT/UAT/pre-prod, and reported defects using JIRA and qTest. Created and maintained system documents and wrote SQL queries for data testing.
Test Analyst at James Anthony Consulting
January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and plan testing strategies. Developed comprehensive test plans and cases for in-house and commercial applications. Executed tests including Browser, Functional, Unit, Integration, UAT, API, and Performance testing; documented results and defects; produced test summary reports.
IT Support Officer (Volunteer) at Flinders University
July 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Installed and configured hardware, software, networks, and peripherals; provided technical support to students; managed user accounts; maintained computer systems and laboratories.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Super Group of Industries
August 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018QA responsibilities included analyzing requirements, creating test plans and cases, executing tests (unit, functional, regression, integration, UAT, load tests), and defect tracking across environments. Worked with diverse methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Spiral) to improve testing processes.
Food Quality & Customer Service at Muffin Break (West Lakes Shopping Centre)
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020Ensured quality of food products, managed production scheduling, prepared bakery items, and maintained a clean, hygienic workspace. Provided customer service and supported team collaboration.
Education
Master of Information Technology Engineering at Flinders University, Adelaide
February 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020Professional Year Program at Performance Education, Adelaide
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022Bachelor of Information Technology Engineering at Sabar Institute of Technology for Girls, Himmatnagar, Gujarat
July 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014Qualifications
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level – Agile Tester
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025qTest Specialist Level 1
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025Zephyr Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025JIRA Fundamental badge
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025O’Guide training
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025Industry Experience
Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Retail
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