Shivani Shetty

QA Test Engineer

Bangalore, India 7+ yrs exp 90 · Outstanding

About

QA Test Engineer with 7+ years of experience validating infotainment systems, cloud navigation platforms, REST APIs, and backend services for global automotive OEMs. Skilled in API testing, Python automation, OTA validation, and end-to-end defect lifecycle management within Agile teams. Track record of expanding test coverage, cutting manual effort through automation, and delivering high-quality connected-vehicle solutions on schedule.

Skills & Expertise (31)

API Testing Advanced

8.3/10

Years Exp

Functional Testing Advanced

7.5/10

Years Exp

Regression Testing Advanced

7.5/10

Years Exp

Jira Advanced

7.0/10

Years Exp

Python Advanced

7.0/10

Years Exp

Agile Advanced

7.0/10

Years Exp

End-to-End Testing Advanced

7.0/10

Years Exp

Test Case Design Advanced

7.0/10

Years Exp

Postman STLC Php NetBeans Eclipse VS Code Microsoft Copilot Scrum SDLC OTA Testing XML JSON Response Validation Request Status Code Validation HTTP methods Log Analysis Test Case Execution Defect Life Cycle sanity testing Integration Testing smoke testing System Testing

Work Experience

Engineer I, SW– Navigation cloud testing

Harman International

Mar 2023 - Jul 2026

Validated API payloads, headers, and response data, ensuring 100% compliance with OEM requirements and faster integration cycles. Led backend testing for traffic, routing, and EVR (Electronic Vehicle Routing) modules supporting navigation features for millions of end-users. Designed and executed test cases that increased test coverage by 25%, reducing missed defects during release cycles. Performed REST API testing using Postman and backend log analysis, improving service reliability and shortening defect resolution time by 20%. Developed Python automation scripts for API validation, blockage/EVR checks, and route polyline comparison, cutting manual testing effort by 40%. Owned full defect lifecycle in JIRA, improving traceability and reducing duplicate bug reports. Executed Sanity, System, End-to-End, OTA, Compatibility, and Device Functionality testing across multiple OEM projects. Conducted specialized HU validation — NPR (Number Plate Restriction), LGI (Local Hazardous Information), Mini-map, and TPEG — ensuring compliance with regional standards. Coordinated cross-functional testing across hardware, mechanical, software, and cloud teams, improving early-phase defect detection. Prepared detailed test plans and reports supporting on-time delivery across multiple customer projects. Used Microsoft Copilot for debugging and code generation, accelerating test script delivery.

Associate Engineer, SW– Navigation cloud testing

Harman International

Mar 2019 - Mar 2023

Performed manual testing including regression, functional, smoke, system, and integration testing, while specializing in API testing, backend validation, and end‑to‑end testing across UI, API, and cloud navigation platforms. Contributed to Head Unit testing across multiple projects, executing sanity, regression, OTA, database, and compatibility testing to ensure seamless infotainment performance. Tested Bluetooth, internet connectivity, mobile office and infotainment features for Mercedes-Bens/BMW/AUDI. Owned test planning, execution, reporting and team coordination activities. Monitored build pipelines and collaborated closely with development teams for quick fixes. Executed comprehensive backend validation for traffic, routing, and EVR modules, enhancing navigation performance for a global user base.

Intern

Harman International

Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

Supported infotainment HU validation and backend testing, assisting with defect identification and JIRA bug tracking. Conducted pre-integration build checks and sanity testing for MAN Truck IVI, reducing integration failures.