Poonam Nevse

About Poonam Nevse

I’m a Software QA Engineer with over 5.5 years of experience in Manual and Automation Testing, specializing in web, client/server, and API-based applications. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and am ISTQB certified.I have a strong understanding of all phases of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) — from test strategy, planning, and design to execution and defect tracking. My experience spans functional, regression, smoke, UAT, and backend testing, with solid knowledge of SDLC methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.On the automation side, I have hands-on experience developing test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, and Cucumber (BDD with Gherkin). I also work with Postman and REST Assured for API testing, Jenkins for CI/CD, and Git for version control.I’m comfortable writing SQL queries for database validation and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely releases. I’m recognized for my attention to detail, analytical mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.Core Tools & Skills: Selenium | Java | TestNG | Cucumber | REST Assured | Postman | Jenkins | Git | SQL | JIRA | Agile | SDLC | STLC | API Testing | Manual & Automation Testing

Experience

1. Quality Assurance Tester

   Visa

   Mar 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   QA validation for high-volume payment gateway services ensuring compliance with PCI DSS andinternal security protocols.Develop automated end-to-end regression test suites using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Mavenintegrated with Jenkins pipelines for continuous validation.Designed and executed API validation frameworks using Postman and RestAssured to ensureaccurate response handling and contract testing.Created BDD test scenarios in Cucumber to map automation to business requirements, improvingtraceability and reducing manual effort.Implemented data-driven testing using parameterized data from SQL and CSV sources, enhancingtest coverage across multiple payment methods.Collaborated closely with developers and DevOps engineers to validate CI/CD builds across stagingand UAT environments.Performed API and security testing validating token-based authentication, encryption, and sessiontimeouts.Documented test evidence and release readiness reports aligned with Visa’s compliance and auditstandards.

Education

• Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, SAKHARALE

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

  2006 — 2009