Vikram Damale A

About Vikram Damale A

From an early passion for technology to earning my Computer Science and Engineering degree from VTU Belagavi (CGPA: 8.6), my journey has been driven by curiosity and a strong problem-solving mindset. During my academic years, I actively participated in technical conferences, winning first place in JnanaSangama-2022 for a technical paper presentation. My love for continuous learning led me to mentor students through Epicodus, an interactive learning platform that fosters research and project development. I began my professional career at Infosys Limited, where I worked as a Systems Engineer on a US-based banking project, specializing in automation and functional testing. With expertise in Selenium, Java, API testing (REST Assured, Postman), BDD (Cucumber), and Agile methodologies, I contributed to enhancing test efficiency and product quality. My experience spans manual and automated testing, SDLC/STLC processes, and defect tracking (JIRA, Bugzilla). I collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure seamless software performance. Looking ahead, I am committed to advancing my skills in test automation, CI/CD integration, cloud-based testing, and AI-driven QA solutions. My goal is to contribute to innovative, high-performing software solutions while continuously learning and staying ahead of industry trends. Open to new opportunities that allow me to leverage my skills and drive impactful results. Let’s connect!

Experience

1. System Engineer

   Infosys

   Aug 2022 — Present · Mysore, IN

   Designed and implemented automated test scripts using Selenium, TestNG, and Cucumber (BDD framework) to improve test efficiency.• Performed functional, regression, and system testing for a US-based banking project, ensuring application stability and reliability.• Developed and executed complex test scenarios, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality and performance.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects using JIRA, Bugzilla, and HP ALM for defect management.• Integrated automation testing with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to enable continuous testing and faster deployments.• Conducted API testing using REST Assured, Postman, and SOAPUI to validate web services and microservices functionality.• Performed database testing using SQL Developer and MySQL to verify backend data consistency and integrity.• Worked in an Agile environment, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.• Executed GUI and backend component testing to ensure seamless user experience and system performance.• Mentored junior testers on best practices in automation testing, defect tracking, and Agile methodologies.