Sameer Deshpande

QA Specialist
Bengaluru, IN.

About

Highly analytical QA Specialist with 3 years of experience in both manual and automation testing, adept at designing and implementing robust testing strategies for high-quality software delivery. Leverages strong analytical and problem-solving skills, honed through prior sports data analysis, to efficiently identify, track, and resolve defects. Committed to driving operational excellence and client satisfaction through meticulous testing and strategic insights.

Work

Oracle (Payroll: Adecco India Pvt. Ltd.)
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QA Specialist

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Summary

As a QA Specialist at Oracle, I led comprehensive manual and automation testing efforts for PeopleSoft applications, ensuring high-quality software delivery and compliance.

Highlights

Designed and executed record-and-playback scripts using PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF), significantly enhancing testing efficiency for complex applications.

Developed and executed comprehensive test cases for PeopleSoft applications using Excel and ALM, ensuring thorough coverage and alignment with functional requirements.

Engineered and maintained robust automation test scripts using Selenium, Java, and Python, improving test coverage and accelerating release cycles.

Identified, documented, and tracked software defects using BugSmart, facilitating timely resolution and contributing to overall product quality.

Collaborated cross-functionally with developers, Business Analysts, and product owners to align testing efforts and streamline the defect resolution process.

Performed rigorous Accessibility testing, including screen readers and JAWS, to ensure web compliance, high contrast, and optimal user experience.

Executed detailed manual test cases in PeopleSoft, leveraging Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS) for precise UI inspection and comprehensive validation of page structure, links, and images.

Automated PeopleSoft test cases using OpenScript, following the Start-Test-Assert-Report-Teardown methodology to ensure structured and maintainable test scripts.

Universal Softech Hub Pvt Ltd.
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QA Engineer

Remote, India

Summary

As a QA Engineer at Universal Softech Hub, I executed and automated API and functional tests for the Employee Benefits Management System, enhancing system reliability and defect resolution.

Highlights

Performed manual API testing using Postman, validating Status codes, JSON response bodies, and headers to ensure robust API functionality.

Logged and tracked software defects using JIRA, coordinating closely with developers to accelerate bug resolution and improve development efficiency.

Automated high-priority and repetitive test scenarios using Postman with JavaScript, significantly enhancing testing efficiency and reducing manual effort.

Actively participated in daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions, adhering to Agile methodologies to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.

Utilized SQL queries to perform backend data validation, ensuring data integrity and consistency across the Employee Benefits Management System.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, Business Analysts, and product owners, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and product quality.

Supported automation testers in conducting regression and functional testing using Selenium, contributing to overall test quality and system stability.

Hudl India Pvt Ltd.
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Sports Analyst

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

As a Sports Analyst at Hudl India, I utilized statistical and video analysis to provide data-driven insights that improved team performance and projection accuracy.

Highlights

Systematically collected, analyzed, and tagged sports data, identifying key patterns and trends in athletic performance.

Provided critical data-driven insights and information to team members and organizational leadership, contributing to performance improvement initiatives.

Enhanced the accuracy of performance projections through meticulous data analysis and statistical methods, aiding strategic decision-making.

Implemented and utilized advanced video analysis tools to review games and extract key strategic insights, supporting coaching and player development.

Education

Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (MGM's College of Engineering)
Nanded, Maharashtra, India

B.E.

Electronics & Telecommunication

Grade: 85.31%

Certificates

Software Testing with AI Agents | Agentic AI Testing

Issued By

Udemy

PeopleSoft PeopleTools I / II Accelerated Custom

Issued By

Oracle University

Software Testing Assessment

Issued By

Learntube

Python

Issued By

Java by Kiran

Skills

Software Testing

Manual Testing, Automation Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Sanity Testing, Smoke Testing, Ad-Hoc Testing, Device Testing, Cross-Browser Testing, Accessibility Testing, API Testing, Database Testing, UI Validation, Test Case Design, Defect Tracking, Test Script Development, Test Automation Frameworks, Agile Methodologies, QA Engineering, Response Validation, Authentication and Authorization Testing, Boundary Value Testing, Error Code Testing, Record & Playback.

Testing Tools

Selenium, ALM, Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS), PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF), OpenScript, Postman, JIRA, BugSmart, App Designer, AET, PuTTY, WinSCP.

Programming Languages

Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML.

Frameworks

TestNG, JUnit, Hybrid Framework.

Version Control

Git, GitHub.

Databases

MySQL, SQL.

Other Tools

MS Excel, VS Code.

Analytical Skills

Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Writing and Presentation.