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Harish Bhaskar

Harish Bhaskar

Abudhabi, UAE

Summary

Senior QA Engineer with over 12 years of experience in mobile and web application testing, specializing in comprehensive test planning. Proven track record in functional and usability testing, complemented by robust project management skills. Successfully implemented continuous improvement initiatives using tools like Selenium and Postman, resulting in enhanced product quality and increased customer satisfaction. Committed to advancing quality assurance processes within dynamic development environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior QA Engineer

Avrioc Technologies
Abudhabi
12.2021 - Current
  • Perform extensive mobile app testing on both Android and iOS.
  • Conducted manual testing of applications, including functional, regression, integration, cross-platform, and system testing.
  • Contributed to root cause evaluation to mitigate risk and foster continuous improvement.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive quality control procedures to ensure product compliance with industry standards.
  • Reviewed customer feedback and complaints to identify quality issues and improvement opportunities.
  • Documented, triaged, and managed defects in software and worked with developers to facilitate timely resolutions.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement through root cause analysis of failed tests.
  • Utilized tools such as JIRA for defect tracking, Jenkins for CI and CD pipelines, GitLab for source code management.
  • Collaborated with development teams to resolve complex application problems.
  • Established and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality objectives.

Senior QA Engineer

Spotcheck Global
Coimbatore
10.2019 - 11.2021
  • Preparation of the Test Plan, Test Scenario, and Test Cases as per requirement specifications.
  • Carried out functional testing, integration testing, regression, retesting, and usability testing.
  • Perform testing on the mobile app in Android, iOS, and kiosk applications.
  • Handled end-to-end testing activities.
  • Work closely with the on-site coordinator, and get updates on the requirements or changes.
  • Prepare business-level scenarios, and focus more on the core area of the application.
  • Logging issues in the defect management tool and tracking the issues.
  • Conduct defect triage meetings, and prioritize the defects based on the severity of the defects.
  • Communicate project status, issues, and concerns with the customer on a daily basis.
  • Mentoring a team of five members and consolidating the test reports.
  • Daily status calls with the onsite team members, and get updates on the tasks allocated.

Senior Quality Control Engineer

Securetech
Abudhabi
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Understanding the Requirement Document and Technical Specification.
  • Preparation of the Test Plan, Test Scenario, and Test Cases as per specifications, and participation in the review of Test Cases.
  • Responsible for the Traceability Matrix report, functional testing, retest, regression, and defect reporting in JIRA.
  • Involved in testing the mobile app on Android, iOS, Windows, and desktop apps, as well as GIS-related projects on Windows and Mac.
  • Performed functional testing for end-to-end systems.
  • Prepare the UAT checklist based on the business requirement specification.
  • Conduct UAT sessions, and coordinate with the development team to fix the issues.
  • Execution of test cases, and preparation of the defect report.
  • Conduct defect triage meetings, and prioritize the defects based on the severity of the defects.
  • Communicate project status, issues, and concerns with the customer on a daily basis.
  • Handling the end-to-end testing process.
  • Coordinate with the business team, and ensure the business and logical functions.
  • Allocation and consolidation of tasks from the team members, and generating reports.
  • Worked on major government projects like the Intranet portal, Visitor Management System, Geographic Information System (GIS), Time Management System, etc.

QA Engineer

Tacme LLC
Dubai
08.2015 - 04.2018
  • Worked on governmental e-services for several departments in the UAE through different channels (mobile/web/portal).
  • Responsible for complete UAT from start to end of online and mobile applications.
  • Requirement analysis, requirement gathering, bridging gaps in requirements, and coordinating with various business teams for UAT sign-offs.
  • Mobile Application Testing (Platforms: Windows, iOS, Android, and Blackberry)
  • Creation of a test plan and test cases, execution of test cases, defect reporting, preparation of status reports, and sharing with the different business units.
  • Testing responsive websites.
  • Participated in the business development process.
  • Performed functional, compatibility, GUI, and regression testing.
  • Experience working with major government project initiatives in the UAE for Umm Al Quwain (UAQ) e-services, Al Ain Public Prosecution, Dubai Trade, etc.

Software Test Engineer

Payoda Technologies
Coimbatore
09.2010 - 01.2015
  • Worked on multiple projects and handled the project single-handedly.
  • Testing of the application included functional, compatibility, GUI, and regression testing.
  • Worked with major clients like Verizon (U.S.), HealthFleet, AppViewX, and Dizzion.
  • Identification of High-Level Scenarios.
  • Preparation of Test Cases.
  • Tracked software bugs and detailed information regarding findings and resolution techniques in documentation.
  • Tracking defects using JIRA and MANTIS tools.

Education

Bsc - Computer Science

Karpagam University
Coimbatore, India

Msc - Information Technology

GRD College Of Science
Coimbatore, India

Skills

  • Functional Testing Expertise
  • Mobile Application Testing
  • Proficient in Black Box Testing
  • API Testing
  • Web Testing with Selenium
  • Kiosk Applications Testing
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Test Planning
  • Postman tool
  • Regression testing
  • Usability testing

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified tester – Advanced Level – Test Analyst, Dubai
  • ISTQB Certified tester - Foundation level, Dubai

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: C1014863
  • Date of Birth: 02/12/87
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Senior QA Engineer

Avrioc Technologies
12.2021 - Current

Senior QA Engineer

Spotcheck Global
10.2019 - 11.2021

Senior Quality Control Engineer

Securetech
04.2018 - 09.2019

QA Engineer

Tacme LLC
08.2015 - 04.2018

Software Test Engineer

Payoda Technologies
09.2010 - 01.2015

Bsc - Computer Science

Karpagam University

Msc - Information Technology

GRD College Of Science
Harish Bhaskar