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With over 12 years of IT experience and 8+ years of specialization in testing, I am a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Softability Oy, a leading IT service company in Finland. I hold certifications in Manual and Automation Testing and Software Testing Foundations, and I have a strong background in computer science, with a Master's and a Bachelor's degree in the field.My core competencies include designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining test solutions for desktop-based and web applications, using various test automation tools and frameworks, such as Playwright, Robot Framework, Python, Selenium, Webdriver IO, Win App Driver, and Postman. I also have extensive knowledge of Agile and Kanban methodologies, and I use tools like Jira, Confluence, Git Gerrit, and Bitbucket to manage the testing process and collaborate with cross-functional teams. In addition, I create and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps/Jenkins, execute both manual and automated test cases, provide feedback to developers, resolve defects, and train other QA professionals in process and tool mastery. My ultimate goal is to ensure the highest quality standards and customer satisfaction for the products I test.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong motivation to embrace new challenges, an adaptive and positive mindset, and a "can-do" attitude. These qualities have enabled me to work successfully in diverse cultural settings, such as India and Finland, where I have adapted seamlessly to different work environments. I am fluent in Gujarati, English, Hindi and possess a Finnish language proficiency of B1 level (YKI Keskitaso).

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