Hardik Navadiya

• Designed and implemented a robust TestNG + Selenium automation framework with Ant, reducing testing costs by 17% and improving efficiency by 40% through a scalable, maintainable architecture. • Migrated legacy Selenium framework to v4.30, developing 300+ automated test cases and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines—cutting regression cycle time by 40% and improving release confidence. • Developed and executed comprehensive API test suites using Postman and REST-assured, integrated within CI pipelines to ensure early defect detection and seamless backend validation in Agile sprints. • Led performance and accessibility testing initiatives using JMeter, axe DevTools, Accessibility Insights, and JAWS to ensure application reliability and full AODA compliance. • Contributed to a positive team culture by mentoring new co-op students, facilitating knowledge sharing, and collaborating closely with cross-functional peers.

• Spearheaded a team of 5 QA engineers, improving overall test coverage by 55% and reducing post-release defects by 60% through strategic task allocation and mentorship. • Designed and executed manual and Behavior Driven Development model (BDD) automated test cases in the functional, regression, GUI, and API layers. • Maintained and optimized an automation framework leveraging Gherkin, Cucumber, Selenium, and TestNG, incorporating Extent Reports and cutting regression suite run-time by 30%. • Delivered comprehensive quality assurance for large-scale enterprise systems using Agile methodology, ensuring reliable functionality across multiple product releases. • Collaborated closely with developers and business analysts to validate requirements, create detailed test plans, and ensure traceability. • Managed stakeholder communication, QA reporting, and test sign-offs, ensuring transparency in test progress and alignment with project release goals.

•Designed and executed manual and automated test cases using Selenium WebDriver on Service Provider Application. •Conducted functional, regression, and performance testing to ensure software quality. •Analyzed business requirements and collaborated with developers to enhance product functionality. •Assisted in requirement gathering and documentation for business analysis.

Relevant coursework: Automation and Smart Systems, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, and Cloud Computing.

Relevant coursework: Software Development lifecycle, Advanced Database, Internet of Things (IoT), Professional Communication, Engineering Mathematics, Data Structures & Algorithms.