Sameer Deshpande - Qa Specialist

About

Highly analytical QA Specialist with 3 years of experience in both manual and automation testing, adept at designing and implementing robust testing strategies for high-quality software delivery. Leverages strong analytical and problem-solving skills, honed through prior sports data analysis, to efficiently identify, track, and resolve defects. Committed to driving operational excellence and client satisfaction through meticulous testing and strategic insights.

Work Experience

QA Specialist

Oracle (Payroll: Adecco India Pvt. Ltd.)

Feb 2023 - Feb 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

As a QA Specialist at Oracle, I led comprehensive manual and automation testing efforts for PeopleSoft applications, ensuring high-quality software delivery and compliance.

Designed and executed record-and-playback scripts using PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF), significantly enhancing testing efficiency for complex applications.
Developed and executed comprehensive test cases for PeopleSoft applications using Excel and ALM, ensuring thorough coverage and alignment with functional requirements.
Engineered and maintained robust automation test scripts using Selenium, Java, and Python, improving test coverage and accelerating release cycles.
Identified, documented, and tracked software defects using BugSmart, facilitating timely resolution and contributing to overall product quality.
Collaborated cross-functionally with developers, Business Analysts, and product owners to align testing efforts and streamline the defect resolution process.
Performed rigorous Accessibility testing, including screen readers and JAWS, to ensure web compliance, high contrast, and optimal user experience.
Executed detailed manual test cases in PeopleSoft, leveraging Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS) for precise UI inspection and comprehensive validation of page structure, links, and images.
Automated PeopleSoft test cases using OpenScript, following the Start-Test-Assert-Report-Teardown methodology to ensure structured and maintainable test scripts.

QA Engineer

Universal Softech Hub Pvt Ltd.

Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

Remote, IN

As a QA Engineer at Universal Softech Hub, I executed and automated API and functional tests for the Employee Benefits Management System, enhancing system reliability and defect resolution.

Performed manual API testing using Postman, validating Status codes, JSON response bodies, and headers to ensure robust API functionality.
Logged and tracked software defects using JIRA, coordinating closely with developers to accelerate bug resolution and improve development efficiency.
Automated high-priority and repetitive test scenarios using Postman with JavaScript, significantly enhancing testing efficiency and reducing manual effort.
Actively participated in daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions, adhering to Agile methodologies to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.
Utilized SQL queries to perform backend data validation, ensuring data integrity and consistency across the Employee Benefits Management System.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, Business Analysts, and product owners, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and product quality.
Supported automation testers in conducting regression and functional testing using Selenium, contributing to overall test quality and system stability.

Sports Analyst

Hudl India Pvt Ltd.

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

Pune, Maharashtra, IN

As a Sports Analyst at Hudl India, I utilized statistical and video analysis to provide data-driven insights that improved team performance and projection accuracy.

Systematically collected, analyzed, and tagged sports data, identifying key patterns and trends in athletic performance.
Provided critical data-driven insights and information to team members and organizational leadership, contributing to performance improvement initiatives.
Enhanced the accuracy of performance projections through meticulous data analysis and statistical methods, aiding strategic decision-making.
Implemented and utilized advanced video analysis tools to review games and extract key strategic insights, supporting coaching and player development.

Education

Electronics & Telecommunication

Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (MGM's College of Engineering)

85.31%

Aug 2016 - May 2020

Nanded, Maharashtra, IN

Certificates

Software Testing with AI Agents | Agentic AI Testing

Udemy

Aug 2025

PeopleSoft PeopleTools I / II Accelerated Custom

Oracle University

Sep 2024

Software Testing Assessment

Learntube

Aug 2024

Python

Java by Kiran

Aug 2021

Skills

Software Testing

Manual Testing
Automation Testing
Functional Testing
Regression Testing
System Testing
Sanity Testing
Smoke Testing
Ad-Hoc Testing
Device Testing
Cross-Browser Testing
Accessibility Testing
API Testing
Database Testing
UI Validation
Test Case Design
Defect Tracking
Test Script Development
Test Automation Frameworks
Agile Methodologies
QA Engineering
Response Validation
Authentication and Authorization Testing
Boundary Value Testing
Error Code Testing
Record & Playback

Testing Tools

Selenium
ALM
Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS)
PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF)
OpenScript
Postman
JIRA
BugSmart
App Designer
AET
PuTTY
WinSCP

Programming Languages

Java
Python
JavaScript
HTML

Frameworks

TestNG
JUnit
Hybrid Framework

Version Control

Git
GitHub

Databases

MySQL
SQL

Other Tools

MS Excel
VS Code

Analytical Skills

Statistical Analysis
Data Analysis
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Writing and Presentation