Rajesh Bedse

About Rajesh Bedse

With 19+ years in software testing, I help enterprise clients across banking, SAP, telecom, and healthcare accelerate quality engineering through automation, service virtualization, and performance-first strategies. From leading QA transformations to designing frameworks from scratch, I’ve consistently delivered scalable, future-proof testing solutions that reduce time-to-release and improve coverage. I specialize in building robust automation ecosystems using Selenium, Robot Framework, and ReadyAPI, with CI/CD integration via Jenkins. I’ve enabled API + UI automation, driven test data strategy, and introduced service virtualization for global programs across the UK, US, Canada, and India — improving efficiency by 40%+ in several engagements. Currently driving intelligent automation and AI-based innovations in Quality Engineering, I’m passionate about building high-performing QA teams and mentoring engineers to think beyond traditional testing. I’m always open to conversations around architecture, testing innovation, and elevating quality in fast-moving digital landscapes.

Experience

1. Test Architect Automation Tools

   IBM

   Jan 2021 — Present · Pune, IN

   Designed and scaled automation frameworks using Selenium, Robot Framework, and UFT, reducing regression execution time by 60%.Led SAP FPSL testing strategy including functional, integration, and performance streams — ensured alignment with Agile delivery.Introduced ICA assistants to accelerate test execution and triage across performance and security testing teams.Implemented service virtualization and test data management pipelines for complex environments, increasing test coverage by 35%.Championed DevOps practices by integrating Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines, enabling daily execution across test suites

Education

• COEP Technological University

  BE, Electronics & Telecommunication

  2001 — 2004

• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Akkalkuwa (Dhule)

  SSC, CBSE

  1993 — 1998

• Adarsh Jr College for Arts Science and Commerce, Kusumba, Dhule

  HSC, Science

  1999 — 2000

Skills

• Soapui
• Test Consultant
• Jdeveloper
• Hp Qtp
• Requirements Analysis
• Regression Testing
• Ca Data Manager
• Unix
• Readyapi
• Rational Functional Tester
• Ca Lisa 6.0
• Qtp
• Test Automation
• Loadrunner
• Testing
• Quicktest Professional
• Ota
• Selenium
• Ca Devtest
• Edeveloper
• Test Execution
• Hp Quality Center
• Mainframe Automation
• Sap Automation
• Qtp Trainer
• Test Automation Framework
• Oracle Sql
• Ibolt
• Rft
• Quality Center
• Java
• Hp Alm
• Service Virtualization
• Excel Macro Developer
• Databases
• Webased Application Automation
• Rtf