Atharva Garud

Associate Engineer | Quality Engineering & AI Systems | FinTech Specialist

Aurangabad, IN.

About

Associate Engineer at Worldline, specializing in quality engineering, test automation, and AI-driven systems with a focus on FinTech. ISTQB certified, bringing proven expertise in payment systems testing (Mastercard, VISA), deep learning applications, and MLOps to enhance software quality and scalability. Adept at leveraging AI and automation frameworks to build reliable, scalable, and secure solutions.

Work

Worldline Global Services

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Associate Engineer (Graduate Engineering Trainee)

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Currently spearheading comprehensive quality assurance and test automation initiatives for critical payment systems, ensuring robust performance and security.

Highlights

Worked to achieve comprehensive testing for Mastercard and VISA payment systems under the ESTEY project, ensuring 100% PCI-DSS compliance and robust financial transaction security.

Executed end-to-end test cases for payment processing workflows, significantly reducing production issues by identifying and resolving critical defects through robust quality assurance processes.

Utilized Unix/Linux systems and SQL extensively for advanced log analysis, database validation, and efficient system troubleshooting in production environments, improving incident resolution time and system reliability.

Worldline Global Services

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Intern

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Contributed to quality assurance and test automation efforts for financial transaction systems, gaining practical experience in a fast-paced FinTech environment.

Highlights

Executed manual and automated testing for critical payment gateway integrations, ensuring seamless functionality and reliability of financial transaction systems.

Managed test documentation and defect tracking using industry-standard tools, contributing to comprehensive test coverage and a streamlined QA lifecycle.

Supported Docker containerization initiatives and actively participated in agile sprint planning and retrospectives, enhancing team collaboration and project delivery efficiency.

Newton School Coding Club, PCCOЕ

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Co-Lead, Design Team

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Led a design team focused on creating engaging visual content and promotional materials for technical events, fostering community engagement and brand consistency.

Highlights

Directed a team of 8 designers to produce compelling visual content for over 15 technical events and workshops, engaging more than 500 students.

Collaborated cross-functionally with technical teams to design user interfaces and promotional materials for coding competitions, enhancing user experience and participation.

Education

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering

Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Bachelor of Technology Information Technology

Languages

English

Hindi

Marathi

Certificates

ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level

ISTQB

Prompt Design in Vertex AI

Google Cloud

MLOps Specialization

Google Cloud

Fine-Tuning for LLMs (Beginner to Advanced)

LinkedIn Learning

Introduction to Image Generation

LinkedIn Learning

Hands-On AI: Build a Generative Language Model from Scratch

LinkedIn Learning

Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization

LinkedIn Learning

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, C++.

AI/Machine Learning

TensorFlow, PyTorch, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, LLMs, Fine-tuning, Prompt Engineering, MLOps, Vertex AI.

Quality Assurance & Testing

Manual Testing, Automated Testing, Selenium, API Testing, ISTQB, Quality Engineering, PCI-DSS Compliance.

DevOps & Tools

Docker, Jenkins, Git, Unix/Linux, CI/CD Pipelines.

Web Development

Next.js, React.

Cloud Platforms

Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Project Management

Agile Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Defect Tracking.

Design & UI/UX

Visual Content Creation, User Interface Design, Branding, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite.

Core Competencies

Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, System Troubleshooting.

Interests

Hobbies & Interests

Design, Travel, Sports (Football, Formula 1), Strategic Analysis, Precision, Consistency.

Projects

Deepfake Detection System

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Summary

Developed an advanced deep learning system to accurately detect manipulated media, leveraging state-of-the-art neural networks and computer vision techniques.

Face Mask Recognition System

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Summary

Created a real-time face mask detection system, deploying an optimized machine learning model for efficient and accurate recognition in various environments.