Abhijit Khambekar

About Abhijit Khambekar

I am a Software Development Intern (Python Backend) at Vector Consulting Group, currently working on building and testing backend services using Python, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, Docker, and REST APIs.I have 3+ years of professional experience at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as a Quality Assurance Specialist, where my work focused primarily on manual and functional testing, along with UI automation execution and maintenance, in the BFSI domain. I am currently on an approved sabbatical from TCS while pursuing hands-on software development experience.I also have strong exposure to AI/ML through applied project work, including the development of an automated system for blank page detection using TensorFlow, MobileNetV2, OpenCV, and CNN-based models. This work resulted in a copyrighted solution and a research paper accepted at ICTCS 2025 (to be published in Springer LNNS).With a foundation in software quality engineering and a growing focus on backend development, I bring a quality-first mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a practical approach to building reliable systems.I am interested in opportunities related to Python Backend Development, Software Engineering, consulting, and quality-focused engineering roles, with a growing interest in consulting, product-oriented responsibilities, delivery ownership, and team leadership, where I can continue to grow and contribute to impactful products.

Experience

1. Quality Assurance Specialist

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Jul 2021 — Present · Thane, IN

   Currently on approved sabbatical leave while pursuing a Software Development Internship at Vector Consulting Group.Worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist with over 3 years of experience in delivering high-quality software solutions, primarily focused on manual and functional testing, with additional responsibility for UI automation execution and maintenance, within the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance) domain.Key responsibilities and contributions:1. Actively participated in all phases of the testing lifecycle, including test planning, test design, execution, defect verification, and closure2. Performed extensive manual, functional, and regression testing to ensure application quality and business requirement alignment3. Executed and maintained UI automation test suites (focused on running and maintaining existing scripts rather than framework development)4. Prepared and maintained test cases, test design documents, and execution reportsLogged, tracked, and managed defects using JIRA and ALM, ensuring timely resolution through close collaboration with development teams5. Participated in defect triage meetings, client discussions, and release readiness callsIdentified potential risks impacting quality and timelines and communicated them effectively to stakeholders6. Handled multiple feature testing cycles in parallel while meeting strict delivery schedulesMaintained detailed documentation to support audits, maintenance, and knowledge transferCertifications & Exposure:1. ISTQB Foundation Level Certified2. Strong exposure to enterprise-scale applications and regulated BFSI workflows

Education

• Bhartiya Vidya Bhavans Sardar Patel Institute of Technology Munshi Nagar Andheri Mumbai

  Master of Computer Applications Mca

  2024 — 2026