Dhanuja B.D.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer | Android Developer

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About

Software Quality Assurance Engineer with a unique blend of 4+ years of Android development and extensive testing expertise. Leveraging a recent career transition and a focused career break for upskilling, I am proficient in manual and automation testing, including Selenium, JIRA, and Cucumber, with a strong focus on UI/UX, API, and functional testing. Eager to apply my deep technical understanding of the software development lifecycle to deliver robust, high-quality applications and enhance user experience.

Work Experience

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Certification Projects

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Applied comprehensive manual and automation testing skills to various certification projects, ensuring robust software functionality and performance.

  • Designed and executed 100+ manual and automated test cases using Selenium frameworks, ensuring robust software functionality and comprehensive test coverage.
  • Conducted extensive UI/UX validation and regression testing, identifying critical issues and improving user experience across multiple platforms.
  • Performed thorough REST API validation, ensuring smooth data transmission and synchronization for critical system integrations.
  • Utilized defect tracking and reporting tools like JIRA to efficiently manage and resolve identified software issues, reducing bug resolution time by 15%.
  • Implemented scalable test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber) for a travel platform, achieving improved test efficiency and faster release cycles.

Senior Android Developer

Carmatec IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Led Android application development at Carmatec IT Solutions, focusing on UI/UX compatibility, API integration, and performance optimization for a key educational app.

  • Designed and implemented UI screens compatible across all Android devices, enhancing user experience for the 40K+ user base of the Master and Student App.
  • Collaborated with UI/UX teams to revamp the user interface, improving app usability and visual appeal by 20%.
  • Integrated new APIs and optimized app performance, contributing to a 10% reduction in load times and a smoother user experience.
  • Provided critical code reviews and debugging for complex sync issues, significantly enhancing application stability and reliability.
  • Communicated effectively with cross-functional teams (QA, backend, product managers) to ensure seamless project delivery and alignment with business goals.

Android Developer

Activ Doctors Online India Pvt. Ltd

Jun 2017 - Jan 2019

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Developed user-friendly Android applications for Activ Doctors Online, focusing on UI optimization, third-party library integration, and performance enhancements.

  • Developed user-friendly UI compatible with various screen sizes, enhancing accessibility and visual appeal across Activ Doctors App.
  • Integrated diverse third-party libraries, expanding app functionalities and optimizing layouts for different screen orientations.
  • Executed performance optimization and bug fixes, significantly improving app efficiency by 15% and enhancing user satisfaction.
  • Managed data parsing using JSON and maintained clear documentation for code and APIs, ensuring system integrity and future scalability.
  • Stayed updated on Android platform changes and Google Play policies, ensuring app compliance and proactive adaptation to new standards.

Junior Android Developer

Nanite Solutions

Sep 2015 - Mar 2017

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Contributed to end-to-end mobile application development at Nanite Solutions, specializing in UI screen implementation, backend integration, and performance optimization.

  • Developed UI Screens and implemented RecyclerView & Searchbar controllers for Annlite and Dish’em App, enhancing user navigation and data display.
  • Led end-to-end development of mobile applications, including prototyping and deployment, ensuring comprehensive project lifecycle management.
  • Built robust RESTful services using PHP & MySQL for seamless backend integration, facilitating efficient data exchange.
  • Conducted thorough software testing and debugging, optimizing app performance and ensuring high-quality releases.

Education

Electronics & Communication

KIT Tiptur

Aug 2011 - May 2015

Tiptur, Karnataka, IN

Pre-University Course

Sujala Pre-University College

Jun 2009 - Mar 2011

Hassan, Karnataka, IN

Secondary Education

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Jun 2008 - Mar 2009

Hassan, Karnataka, IN

Volunteer

Program Participant / Volunteer

RestartHer Academy, HerKey Communities

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Actively participated in a career reintegration program, focusing on enhancing professional readiness and networking skills.

  • Completed a career reintegration program focused on interview readiness, professional networking, and leadership development.
  • Engaged in training sessions covering resume building, interview preparation, and workplace confidence, preparing for re-entry into the tech industry.

Certificates

Software Testing Certification

Not Specified

Mar 2024

Automation Testing Internship

Nucot Technologies

Jan 2024

Projects

40K Plus Education App

Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

Android application developed to enhance usability and performance for educational content, utilized by over 40,000 students.

Activ Doctors Online

Jun 2017 - Jan 2019

Mobile application focused on healthcare services, developed to enhance user experience and accessibility for medical consultations.

Activ4Pets

Jun 2017 - Jan 2019

Mobile application focused on pet care, designed with intuitive interfaces and robust testing to support pet owners.

FlyTripNow

Sep 2015 - Mar 2017

Travel booking mobile application designed with secure API integration for flight and hotel reservations.

Languages

English , Hindi , Kannada

Skills

Software Testing

  • Manual Testing
  • Automation Testing
  • Smoke Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Test Case Design
  • Bug Tracking
  • Defect Reporting
  • Test Execution Strategies
  • UI/UX Testing
  • API Testing
  • Mobile Testing
  • Responsive Testing
  • Compatibility Testing
  • Usability Testing

Testing Tools & Frameworks

  • Selenium WebDriver
  • JIRA
  • Postman
  • Cucumber
  • TestNG
  • Junit
  • Data-Driven Testing
  • Page Object Model (POM)
  • Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

Programming Languages & Development

  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • REST APIs
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Android Development
  • UI Optimization

IDEs & Version Control

  • Eclipse
  • IntelliJ IDEA
  • Git
  • Google Play Store

Methodologies & QA

  • Agile Methodologies
  • SDLC
  • STLC
  • Debugging
  • Defect Tracking
  • Bug Reporting