Avinash Garud

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

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

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering - Mumbai University (2014 - 2018)