Ruchika Rajat Pandey

Ruchika Rajat Pandey Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer - ● Mumbai, India ●- ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/pruchika/ Profile Summary Results-driven Quality Assurance Engineer with over 6 years of experience specializing in web application testing and quality assurance practices. Proficient in test planning, test case development and manual testing as well as developing and maintaining automated functional and integration tests using tools such as Selenium, Java, and TestNG. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, streamline development processes, and drive continuous improvement. Experienced in agile methodologies, including Scrum, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions within tight deadlines. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with a commitment to excellence and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance product quality and user experience. Core Skills Manual Testing, Test Automation, Test Planning, Web Applications Testing, Mobile Applications Testing, API Testing, Browser Dev Tools, Debugging, Troubleshooting, Testing Procedures, Agile Methodologies Tools Selenium, Automation test frameworks - DiamondToolKit (DTK), Lugia, REST-Assured, Coding - Java, TestNG, TestRail, JIRA, SIM, Postman, Swagger, IntelliJ, Git, Basic SQL and Python, Basic Machine Learning Experience Doctoral Researcher - Testing Web Applications December 2023- March 2024 SnT - University of Luxembourg| Luxembourg ● Led the design and scope of a doctoral thesis research project in web application testing, defining key areas of investigation and analysis to evaluate usability and performance. ● Maintained a strong understanding of current research trends and emerging technologies in web application testing by conducting regular literature reviews. Senior Quality Assurance Engineer December 2017- November 2023 Amazon| Bengaluru, India ● Demonstrated progression through various roles at Amazon, including Senior Support Associate, Quality Assurance Technician, and Quality Assurance Engineer 1 & Quality Assurance Engineer 2, showcasing a strong track record of initiative and professional growth. ● Extensively collaborated with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product owners, and stakeholders, across projects in Amazon Fashion, Amazon Food, and Amazon Luna, highlighting exceptional communication and collaboration skills. ● Generated and maintained comprehensive technical documentation, including SOPs, test plans, test cases and test strategies, underscoring attention to detail and dedication to process improvement. ● Developed frontend UI and backend automation scripts using Selenium framework and Java, leading to a 30% reduction in testing time and a 15% improvement in pipeline operational metrics, showcasing technical expertise and efficiency in testing procedures. ● Demonstrated practical expertise in conducting regression, sanity, smoke, functional, non-functional, system, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing. Formulated comprehensive test plans and designs tailored for intricate distributed systems, resulting in enhanced test coverage and reduced post-release defects. ● Spearheaded multiple large-sized projects, including a year-long payments compliance project independently for Amazon Food. Ensured regulatory compliance, managed all phases from risk assessment to reporting, and achieved timely delivery, mitigating financial risks and ensuring project success, resulting in a 10% increase in customer satisfaction and a 5% decrease in financial risks. ● Utilized strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills to ensure the successful launch of worldwide projects in Amazon Fashion, providing end-to-end QA support. Ensured seamless functionality across global platforms, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and minimized post-launch issues. ● Provided training and coaching to other QAEs and QATs, sharing expertise in quality assurance practices, test case creation, and management. Contributed to the professional development and growth of team members, resulting in increased team efficiency and improved defect resolution processes. Educations Master of Technology - Data Science and Engineering Birla Institute of Technology and Science |Pilani, India Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering Uttarakhand Technical University|Dehradun, India April 2020 - March 2022 July 2013 - June 2017