Nikhil Kolapkar Email & Phone Number

👋 Hello, I'm Nikhil, an experienced Automation Test Engineer with a passion for ensuring software quality across diverse domains including Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunication, Mobile App Development, and Database Management. With a solid foundation in DevOps practices, I've effectively facilitated the seamless deployment of code changes to testing and staging environments.🔍 My expertise lies in Software Quality Assurance, where I excel in Agile Scrum methodologies, enabling me to craft precise Test Strategies, Scenarios, and Scripts tailored to meet both User and System Requirements. As a dedicated team player with robust analytical skills, I consistently contribute to systematic software testing, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products.💡 Continuously striving for professional growth, I bring to the table proficiency in Java, SQL, Gherkin, C#, and a variety of testing tools including Selenium WebDriver, Jira, API Testing, Sauce Labs, Appium, and Playwright. My focus remains on driving efficiency and reducing testing time through the implementation of cutting-edge automated testing frameworks.🤝 Throughout my career, I've collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging collective expertise to identify and resolve critical software defects. I thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and collaboration are valued, and I'm eager to contribute my skills and knowledge to drive success in the IT industry.

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  Senior Test Automation Engineer

  Invimatic Technologies Pvt Ltd

  Mar 2022 - Present - Pune, Maharashtra, India

  🛠️ Skills: | Selenium 4.0 | Azure DevOps | CI/CD Pipeline | .NET Core | API Testing | C# Automation | JavaScript Automation | Playwright Automation | k6 Performance Testing | JUnit Load Testing | MySQL Database | Oracle Database | SQL Database |Selenium | WebDriver | Grid | Java | TestNG | Maven | Git | Framework Design | Manual & Automation Testing | REST Assured | Mobile & Performance Testing | SQL | JIRA | JMeter | Docker | Agile | POSTMANImplemented CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, facilitating seamless integration and deployment of software updates.Conducted API testing using REST Assured and Postman, verifying the functionality and performance of RESTful APIs.Automated backend testing using C# and .NET Core, integrating with Azure DevOps pipelines for continuous testing and deployment.Executed performance testing using JMeter and k6, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing application performance under varying load conditions.Performed database testing using MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server databases, validating data integrity and ensuring compatibility with application requirements.💡 Achievements:Successfully automated over 80% of regression test cases, significantly reducing testing time and improving overall test coverage.Implemented a streamlined CI/CD pipeline, resulting in a 30% reduction in deployment time and enhanced software delivery agility.Identified critical performance bottlenecks through load testing, leading to optimizations that improved application responsiveness and user experience.