Sai Nikhil

QA Engineer

Hyderabad, India 5+ yrs exp 90 · Outstanding

About

Quality Engineer with 3+ years of experience in manual testing and hands-on exposure to automation using Selenium WebDriver with Java and TestNG. Experienced in functional, regression, and system testing across enterprise applications in Life Sciences (LIMS), LMS, and ITSM domains. Strong in test case design, defect lifecycle management, and SQL-based backend validation. Currently enhancing automation skills with Page Object Model (POM) and basic framework structuring, along with exposure to API testing and CI/CD tools.

Skills & Expertise (17)

Selenium WebDriver Advanced

8.1/10

Years Exp

TestNG Advanced

7.7/10

Years Exp

Java Intermediate

7.4/10

Years Exp

Postman Intermediate

7.2/10

Years Exp

Git Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

Oracle SQL Developer Excel-based data validation Apache POI HP ALM Jira GitHub Jenkins Postgresql SoapUI Data-Driven Testing Page Object Model SQL

Work Experience

Learning Management System – Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD)

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Jul 2024 - Present

Independently executed regression testing cycles covering 100+ test scenarios across core modules. Performed SQL-based backend validation to ensure data consistency between UI and database. Conducted Excel-based data comparisons to validate large datasets and reduce data discrepancies. Managed test execution and reporting directly with stakeholders.

Quality Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Apr 2023 - Present

Designed and maintained 150+ test cases and test suites in Polarion ALM ensuring traceability with business requirements. Performed functional, regression, and system testing across TEST and SIT environments with high coverage of critical modules. Managed end-to-end defect lifecycle including logging, tracking, retesting, and closure in coordination with development teams. Supported UAT cycles and prepared test summary reports for stakeholder sign-off. Participated in requirement analysis and identified test scenarios early in the SDLC. Utilized AI-assisted testing tools to generate test scenarios and improve test design efficiency.

ServiceNow – Request Workflow Testing & Partial Automation

Cognizant Technology Solutions

May 2023 - Aug 2023

Performed end-to-end testing of request workflows including submission, approval, and completion stages. Automated key scenarios using Selenium WebDriver with Java and TestNG within an existing framework. Implemented Page Object Model (POM) for organizing locators and reusable methods. Automated form validation and workflow transitions, reducing manual effort by ~30%. Executed automation scripts and analyzed test results.

Automation Testing Intern

CSD Training Program

Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

Developed a basic automation framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG. Implemented Page Object Model and data-driven testing using Apache POI. Automated 20+ UI test scenarios including login, navigation, and form validation. Performed API testing using Postman and SoapUI. Integrated test execution with Jenkins for scheduled runs.