Avinash Garud
QA Automation Engineer
About
QA Automation Engineer with 4 years of experience in Web, Mobile, API, and Database Testing. Hands-on experience in designing scalable Playwright (JavaScript) automation frameworks using Page Object Model (POM). Experienced in Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Cross-Browser, End-to-End, and API Testing. Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, SQL, CI/CD concepts, and AI-powered testing using GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT and MCP to improve automation productivity and software quality
Experience
QA Automation Engineer - Watchyourhealth.com India Pvt. Ltd.
(2023-08 - 2025-01)
Domain: Healthcare & Insurance
- Designed, reviewed, and executed test cases based on business requirements and user stories.
- Automated regression test scenarios using Playwright (JavaScript) and Page Object Model (POM), improving regression coverage by approximately 40%.
- Performed Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, End-to-End, Cross-Browser, and API Testing.
- Executed cross-browser testing using BrowserStack and LambdaTest.
- Validated APIs using Postman, including JSON responses, status codes, headers, and authentication.
- Performed database validation using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
- Monitored application crashes using Firebase.
- Logged, tracked, and managed defects using Jira, ensuring timely resolution.
- Collaborated closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners in an Agile Scrum environment.
- Supported UAT, production releases, and post-release validation activities.
QA Automation Engineer - Watchyourhealth.com India Pvt. Ltd.
(2025-05)
Domain: Healthcare & Insurance
QA Engineer - Testbook Edu Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
(2022-07 - 2023-08)
Domain: Education
- Performed functional and regression testing for web-based learning platforms
- Validated APIs and ensured data accuracy for test series and course modules
- Created and executed detailed test cases for new features and enhancements
- Identified and reported defects using Jira and worked closely with developers for fixes
- Conducted UI testing across multiple devices and browsers
- Participated in requirement analysis and sprint grooming sessions
- Ensured smooth user experience for students accessing learning modules and test series
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering - Mumbai University (2014 - 2018)
