Prakash Pawar

Software Testing Professional with 9+ years of experience in Software Testing and Project Execution across diverse domains. Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), with hands-on experience in Web, Mobile, and REST API Testing and Playwright Automation. Proficient in Functional, System, Integration (SIT), Regression, Smoke, GUI, Compatibility, Exploratory, and Non-Functional Testing.

Experienced in requirement analysis, test planning, test case design and execution, defect tracking, and release validation. Hands-on experience in API testing using Postman and SQL for database validation. Well-versed in Agile/Scrum methodology, JIRA, and test management processes.

Recognized for strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality software solutions within project timelines.

Senior Associate – Quality Assurance - Shivrai Technologies Pvt. Ltd - Pune

(2021-09 - 2026-03)

• Designed and executed detailed test plans and test cases for ERP-based web and mobile applications.
• Performed Functional, Regression, Integration, and API testing using Postman.
• Collaborated with developers and business teams to analyze requirements and validate system functionality.
• Supported production deployments and post-release validation.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Executed Playwright automation scripts for smoke and regression testing.
• Performed ETL testing by validating data extraction, transformation, and loading processes, ensuring data accuracy and integrity between source and target systems using SQL queries.
• Successfully validated 15+ ERP releases, reducing production defects by 30%.
• Identified and reported critical defects early, reducing production defects significantly.
• Successfully supported 20+ production deployments with zero critical post-release defects.
• Executed 5000+ test cases and logged 1000+ defects.

Software Engineer – Testing and Support - Redivivus Technologies Pvt Ltd - Pune

(2018-03 - 2021-09)

• Conducted end-to-end testing for pharmaceutical serialization systems.
• Performed API testing and backend data validation using SQL Server.
• Supported system implementation and handled production issues.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery cycles.
• Contributed to successful delivery of pharma track-and-trace solution meeting compliance requirements.
• Reduced defect leakage through structured regression testing practices.

IT Assistant – Software - Magarpatta Clubs and Resorts Pvt. Ltd - Pune

(2014-10 - 2018-03)

• Performed testing of Windows-based ERP and POS applications.
• Created and executed test cases for billing and inventory modules.
• Supported system implementation and handled production issues.
• Supported multiple ERP implementations across client environments.
• Ensured stable system usage through structured validation processes.

MCA - Master of Computer Applications - Sinhgad Institute of Computer Sciences, Korti - Pandharpur (2011 - 2013)

BCA - Bachelor of Computer Applications - New Satara College of Engineering and Management - Pandharpur (2007 - 2010)

XII - Higher Secondary - Yashwant Junior College, Maharashtra Board (2005 - 2007)

X - Secondary - Vidyananad Madhyamik Vidhyalay, Maharashtra Board (2003 - 2005)