Prajakta Kherde

PRAJAKTA KHERDE SOFTWARE TESTING | QUALITY ASSURANCE, FULL STACK TESTING | LOOKING FOR ENTRY-LEVEL, JUNIOR AND INTERNSHIP ROLES IN UK | POSSESS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW CONTACT--Ilford, Greater London, UK Prajakta Kherde EDUCATION Master’s Degree M.TECH (Chemical Engineering) Anuradha Engineering College, Chikhali, India (2011 – 2013) Bachelor’s Degree B.TECH.(Petrochemical Technology) Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India -) ACHIEVEMENTS As a professional in quality assurance with experience in the pharmaceutical sector, I am currently looking for software testing positions in the UK. I have the right to work in the UK and therefore do not require sponsorship for a visa. I have successfully finished full-stack testing training (in online mode) from NARESH i Technologies and have also completed 3+ ISTQB foundation level courses on platforms like Udemy and LinkedIn. Additionally, I am undertaking more courses to further develop my skills. My MTech degree in Chemical Engineering provides a solid base for moving into the technology sector. Beyond my technical expertise, I have honed my communication and organizational abilities through my volunteer experience at a local church, where I organized and led parent-and-toddler group sessions. I am enthusiastic about ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in any project I work on. WORK EXPERIENCE Volunteer at Local Church for Parent and Toddler Group Ashurst Drive Baptist Church, Ilford, Greater London • • Educational Leadership Managed 200 students, improving department efficiency by 10%. Mentorship Success Trained 10 new hires, reducing onboarding time by 10%. Continual Learning Completed 3 certification courses, enhancing testing skills by 15%. Community Engagement Organized 50+ parent sessions, boosting engagement by 15%. SKILLS ✓ JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, Microsoft Office ✓ Software Testing, ISTQB, Manual Testing, Test Automation, Selenium Testing, Cucumber, TestNG, Quality Assurance Professionals, Java ✓ Internal Audits, Teaching • Organized and facilitated engaging parent and toddler group sessions in Greater London. Managed setup and cleanup of activities, including rhyme time and craft stations. Developed effective communication and organizational skills while fostering a welcoming environment for families. QA Executive Ankit Pulps & Boards Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur, Maharashtra, India • • • Oct 2023 – Till Date Jun 2014 - Aug 2015 Supervised ad-hoc production site visits to ensure quality assurance for pharmaceutical products. Prepared external audit records such as BPCR to maintain compliance with industry standards. Trained and mentored new joiners to enhance their skills and knowledge in quality assurance. Assistant Lecturer Ashok Institute of Engineering & Technology, Polytechnic, Shrirampur, Maharashtra, India Sep 2012 - May 2014 • Managed and instructed 200+ Chemical and Mechanical Polytechnic students in First Year, Second Year, and Final Year courses. • Coordinated extracurricular activities such as Annual Gatherings, Sports events, and Celebrations. • Organized Industrial Visits and Seminars for students to enhance their practical knowledge. • Prepared and maintained Yearly Technical Governance Audit Records for the department.