Nakul Kashinath Mangrulkar

Professional Summary

I am a dedicated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 3.4 years of total professional experience in software testing, including 3.3 years of focused, hands-on experience in automation testing for both front-end and back-end systems. My career has provided me with strong expertise in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and modern test automation tools, with a proven ability to contribute to high-performing, cross-functional teams.

Current Role: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Company:Cognizant technology solutions India Pvt Ltd

Duration: Dec 2021 – Present (3.4 years)

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications and APIs using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber, and the Karate Framework.
• Strong experience in Java for creating scalable and maintainable automation frameworks and scripts.
• API testing expertise using Postman for REST APIs and SoapUI for SOAP services — validating payload structures, status codes, and business logic.
• Integrated automation suites into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub, enabling continuous testing and early defect detection in Agile sprints.
• Hands-on experience with Grafana for monitoring backend system health and performance metrics, supporting operational reliability.
• Proficient in SQL for database validation, writing complex queries for data integrity checks and backend validations.
• Practical use of GitHub Copilot for accelerating script development and enhancing code quality.
• Active participation in Agile ceremonies — sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups — collaborating with developers, product owners, and business analysts.
• Exposure to AI chatbot testing and AI-driven solution validation, gaining experience in modern, intelligent system QA.

Tools & Technologies: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber, Karate Framework, Java, Postman, SoapUI, Jenkins, GitHub, Grafana, SQL, GitHub Copilot.

Total Work Experience: 3.4 years

Relevant Automation Experience: 3.3 years

I’m passionate about continuously enhancing my skill set, adopting new tools and frameworks, and contributing to efficient, high-quality software delivery. My hands-on, collaborative approach and problem-solving mindset make me a reliable contributor in dynamic, Agile-driven development environments.