I am Apurva Shukla, a Test Specialist in the Payments Domain with a passion for Agile product development. Over the last decade, I have honed my expertise in software testing across various global markets while working with top-tier banking solutions. I thrive on challenging projects that allow me to innovate and push the boundaries of technology. Living in Hamburg, I enjoy the vibrant tech scene and community. My experience spans diverse regions including India, New Zealand, China, and Singapore, providing me with a unique understanding of cross-regional dynamics. I’m eager to leverage my skills and knowledge in furthering advancements in quality assurance and AI-driven methodologies.

APURVA SHUKLA

I am Apurva Shukla, a Test Specialist in the Payments Domain with a passion for Agile product development. Over the last decade, I have honed my expertise in software testing across various global markets while working with top-tier banking solutions. I thrive on challenging projects that allow me to innovate and push the boundaries of technology. Living in Hamburg, I enjoy the vibrant tech scene and community. My experience spans diverse regions including India, New Zealand, China, and Singapore, providing me with a unique understanding of cross-regional dynamics. I’m eager to leverage my skills and knowledge in furthering advancements in quality assurance and AI-driven methodologies.

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I am Apurva Shukla, a Test Specialist in the Payments Domain with a passion for Agile product development. Over the last decade, I have honed my expertise in software testing across various global markets while working with top-tier banking solutions. I thrive on challenging projects that allow me to innovate and push the boundaries of technology.

Living in Hamburg, I enjoy the vibrant tech scene and community. My experience spans diverse regions including India, New Zealand, China, and Singapore, providing me with a unique understanding of cross-regional dynamics. I’m eager to leverage my skills and knowledge in furthering advancements in quality assurance and AI-driven methodologies.

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Work Experience

Test Specialist at Barclays Consumer Bank Germany
November 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Executed end-to-end testing, regression, and UAT for digital banking solutions, including Online & Mobile Banking, SEPA transactions, and Loans & Deposits. Hands-on experience with BANCOS Core Banking System, streamlining loan and deposit operations. Conducted accessibility testing, validated AI-powered chatbot, and performed API & web service testing.
IT Staff Consultant at Optimum Solutions
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Facilitated payment application support as BA for a Bank refining user stories, system functionality, & requirements to optimize development & QA processes.
Sr Test Engineer at Pactera Technologies
May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Served as Senior System Analyst & TFS SME for Microsoft (BGIT), ensuring expert application support and a seamless TFS-to-Azure transition.
Lead Test Manager at CSoft International
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Led Localization & Globalization testing for Huawei's linguistics-based mobile devices, managing project ramp-up and resource allocation.
Test Analyst at Infosys China
March 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Orchestrated test strategy, defect management, and effort estimation for Daimler’s R3 policy in China, overseeing operations and documentation.
Test Analyst at Infosys New Zealand
January 1, 2013 - March 1, 2014
Worked as Test Analyst & Onsite Coordinator for mobile application testing for Westpac's digital payments ecosystem.
Test Engineer at Infosys India
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Managed end-to-end testing for Barclays payment applications, ensuring functional validation and compliance with UK payment systems.

Education

Bachelor in Technology (B.Tech) at GNIOT, Abdul Kalam Technical University, India
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

PSPO – Professional Scrum Product Owner
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
PSM – Professional Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Prince2 Agile Foundation
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Machine Learning with Python by IBM
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Business Analysis & Process Management (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) by IBM
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
SQL for Data Science (University of California)
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Python Crash Course (Google)
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Introduction to SQL (DataCamp)
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Java Technical Certification (Infosys)
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
IQ Testing Foundation (Infosys)
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Banking Domain (Retail & Corporate – Infosys)
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services