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Hi, I’m Vatan Bhardwaj, a Senior QA Automation Engineer with over a decade of experience in delivering high-quality software. I specialize in Java Selenium-based UI automation, mobile and API testing, and building reliable CI/CD pipelines to keep quality in lockstep with rapid development. I’m an effective individual contributor and team lead who mentors offshore teams and collaborates with product, development, and operations to ensure end-to-end quality across web, mobile, and backend systems in fast-paced sprints.…Hi, I’m Vatan Bhardwaj, a Senior QA Automation Engineer with over a decade of experience in delivering high-quality software. I specialize in Java Selenium-based UI automation, mobile and API testing, and building reliable CI/CD pipelines to keep quality in lockstep with rapid development. I’m an effective individual contributor and team lead who mentors offshore teams and collaborates with product, development, and operations to ensure end-to-end quality across web, mobile, and backend systems in fast-paced sprints.

Vatan Bhardwaj

QA Engineer, Programmer, Front-End Developer, +2

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Hi, I’m Vatan Bhardwaj, a Senior QA Automation Engineer with over a decade of experience in delivering high-quality software. I specialize in Java Selenium-based UI automation, mobile and API testing, and building reliable CI/CD pipelines to keep quality in lockstep with rapid development. I’m an effective individual contributor and team lead who mentors offshore teams and collaborates with product, development, and operations to ensure end-to-end quality across web, mobile, and backend systems in fast-paced sprints.…Hi, I’m Vatan Bhardwaj, a Senior QA Automation Engineer with over a decade of experience in delivering high-quality software. I specialize in Java Selenium-based UI automation, mobile and API testing, and building reliable CI/CD pipelines to keep quality in lockstep with rapid development. I’m an effective individual contributor and team lead who mentors offshore teams and collaborates with product, development, and operations to ensure end-to-end quality across web, mobile, and backend systems in fast-paced sprints.

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Hi, I’m Vatan Bhardwaj, a Senior QA Automation Engineer with over a decade of experience in delivering high-quality software. I specialize in Java Selenium-based UI automation, mobile and API testing, and building reliable CI/CD pipelines to keep quality in lockstep with rapid development.

I’m an effective individual contributor and team lead who mentors offshore teams and collaborates with product, development, and operations to ensure end-to-end quality across web, mobile, and backend systems in fast-paced sprints.

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Work Experience

Quality Analyst at HelpUsDefend

April 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Act as an individual contributor performing hands-on test automation, mobile testing, and API testing. Designed and executed Java Selenium automation scripts for UI regression testing. Performed API automation and validation using Postman and Rest Assured. Ensured end-to-end quality across mobile, web, and backend systems. Worked closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders in Agile ceremonies. Participated in CI/CD pipeline executions to ensure continuous quality validation. Maintained test cases, execution results, and defect tracking using JIRA and Confluence.

Software QA Lead at Times of India

May 1, 2014 - July 1, 2023

Led QA teams in a fast-paced Agile environment with short sprint cycles. Designed and implemented Java Selenium-based UI automation frameworks. Developed BDD automation using Cucumber and integrated automation into CI/CD pipelines. Performed mobile automation using Appium for Android and iOS platforms. Ensured high-quality releases through end-to-end testing strategies and best practices. Acted as a bridge between onshore and offshore QA teams, ensuring seamless coordination and knowledge sharing. Mentored QA engineers, provided technical guidance, and drove continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborated with developers and product teams to align testing strategies with business requirements. Managed test planning, execution, defect triage, and reporting using JIRA.

Quality Analyst at SplashMath (StudyPad Inc.)

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Performed manual and automated testing for native iOS and Android applications. Conducted API testing and backend validation to ensure system integration quality. Identified, documented, and tracked defects while coordinating fixes with development teams. Contributed to improving QA processes and ensuring consistent release quality.