Pradeep Ganiger

QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience in telecom domain specializing in manual and API testing. Proficient in defect lifecycle management, test case design, and test execution across SDLC and STLC. Experienced in functional, regression, UAT, and end-to-end testing of web-based and OSS systems. Strong hands-on experience with JIRA, Postman, SQL, and Agile methodologies.

QA Engineer - NETCRACKER TECHNOLOGY - Bengaluru, KA

(2025-01)

• Analyzed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to ensure complete test coverage.
• Performed functional, regression, system, integration, and exploratory testing across OSS telecom workflows.
• Validated APIs, databases, and logs to ensure data accuracy and business logic correctness.
• Managed defect lifecycle using JIRA, prioritizing issues based on severity and business impact.
• Prepared test data, maintained test environments, and supported release validation activities.
• Contributed to test reports, QA metrics, and release documentation.

System Engineer - TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - Bengaluru, KA

(2022-02 - 2025-01)

• Executed functional and regression testing in Agile environment for telecom projects.
• Designed and executed 1500+ test cases achieving high test coverage with minimal defect leakage.
• Managed defect tracking and reporting using JIRA, ensuring faster resolution.
• Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to validate requirements and test scenarios.
• Participated in sprint planning, reviews, and UAT support activities.
• Prepared test documentation and contributed to continuous process improvements.

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering - S G Balekundri Institute of Technology, Belagavi (2021)