HARDIK PANCHA

Reduced critical production defects by implementing comprehensive regression testing, API validation, and root cause analysis, significantly strengthening overall application stability.

Performed end-to-end testing of Android-based payment systems, validating complex transaction workflows, integrations, and real-time processing across diverse merchant environments.

Developed and maintained automated regression scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG, improving automation coverage and reducing manual effort.

Integrated automation framework into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and early defect detection within Agile sprints, accelerating release cycles.

Managed automation code using GitHub, adhering to structured branching and pull request review practices to ensure code quality and collaborative development.

Applied AI tools such as ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to accelerate test case creation, improve debugging processes, and enhance QA documentation efficiency.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to lead defect triage, severity analysis, and release readiness reporting, improving delivery confidence and reducing time-to-market.

Delivered comprehensive QA support for web, mobile, and SaaS applications in Agile environments across multiple client projects, ensuring robust release readiness.

Executed functional, regression, smoke, exploratory, and usability testing, significantly contributing to product stability and quality assurance.

Performed advanced API testing using Postman, validating authentication, integrations, and backend data consistency to proactively prevent critical issues.

Conducted extensive cross-browser and mobile testing across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Android, and iOS, ensuring broad compatibility and optimal user experience.

Managed defect lifecycle in Jira, collaborating with developers for timely fixes and validations, and supported release cycles, including UI/UX and production issue verification.

Led end-to-end testing for multiple web and mobile applications, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and responsive behavior across diverse devices and platforms.

Designed and executed detailed test plans, test cases, and scenarios based on business requirements and functional specifications, proactively identifying and mitigating defects.

Developed and maintained automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven, significantly reducing manual regression effort and improving test repeatability.

Configured and executed automated regression suites through Jenkins CI, supporting continuous integration workflows and validating builds efficiently.

Managed source code using Git and GitHub, following feature branching and pull request reviews to maintain code integrity and facilitate team collaboration.

Performed functional, usability, and exploratory testing, proactively identifying high-impact defects prior to production releases, enhancing overall product quality.

Actively participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives), ensuring seamless QA alignment with sprint deliverables.

Tested high-profile AAA video games, meticulously identifying and isolating reproducible functional and gameplay issues.

Authored clear, concise, and detailed bug reports for development teams, facilitating efficient defect resolution and accelerating game development cycles.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure game stability and enhance overall player experience.

Tested web-based and mobile IoT applications, covering usability, smoke, and functional flows to ensure robust performance and user satisfaction.

Created comprehensive test strategies, plans, and cases, guiding testing efforts and ensuring thorough coverage of application functionalities.

Tracked and managed bugs using Jira and Zephyr, facilitating efficient defect resolution and maintaining organized QA workflows.