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Siddhi AkolkarSA

Siddhi Akolkar

Software QA Tester | Test Management | Agile

€579/day
Cologne, DE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Siddhi

Results-driven Senior Software Tester with over 11 years of experience in manual and automation testing across diverse industries. An ISTQB Foundation Level Certified professional, adept at designing and executing comprehensive test plans and automation frameworks to ensure high-quality deliverables. Proven expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, API testing, and defect management, with a track record of reducing testing time by up to 40%. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficient test strategies and ensure product excellence. Fluent in English and German, with a strong commitment to delivering optimal software performance and user satisfaction.
  • Marathi

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Cologne (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Qualitest Germany GmbH
    Senior Software Tester
    DIGITAL AND IT
    July 2022 - Today (3 years and 11 months)
    Cologne, Germany
    • Reviewed software requirements and provided feedback to ensure that the software meets customer needs.
    • Developed and executed automation test scripts with Selenium Webdriver and Cucumber, increasing test coverage, reducing test cycles, and cutting manual testing time.
    • Managed test cycles in alignment with release plans and regularly updated the test case library to reflect current testing needs and requirements.
    • Collaborated with peers and business units to review and align on company testing strategies, ensuring a unified approach to quality assurance.
    • Played a key role in determining product acceptability based on stakeholder requirements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.
  • Vodafone
    Assistant Manager - Testing
    TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    January 2018 - July 2022 (4 years and 6 months)
    Pune, India
    • Prepared test plans, conducted risk analysis, and reported findings to development teams.
    • Qualified and prioritized incoming bug reports, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution based on impact and urgency.

    • Led initiatives to identify and automate test cases, fine-tuning testing processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
    • Improved test case efficiency by automating manual test scenarios, leading to a 40% reduction in test cycle times.

    • Contributed to product design reviews, influencing feature priorities and timeline adjustments, ensuring a user-centric approach to product enhancements.

  • iTradeNetwork,Inc
    QA Engineer 1
    LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
    July 2013 - March 2017 (3 years and 8 months)
    Pune, India
    • Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end web-based product testing as well as mobile app and device testing, ensuring robust performance across various platforms and devices.
    • Conducted detailed problem analysis on product features, identifying optimal testing approaches and communicating results to the team.
    • Performed API testing using POSTMAN, ensuring maximum uptime for web-mobile app integration.
    • Reported failed tests with analysis of the errors and prepared test reports according to the test execution with regular communication with the stakeholders.

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Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering
    University of Pune
    2011
    Information Technology

Certifications

  • ISTQB Foundation Level Tester
    International Software Testing Qualifications Board
    2018

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