Why Hire Me
A quality-first mindset backed by real-world testing experience across enterprise web and mobile applications.
Detail-Oriented Tester
I catch edge cases others miss. With 500+ test cases written across 10+ projects, I approach testing methodically — functional flows, boundary values, and negative scenarios included.
Strong API Testing Skills
Hands-on experience validating REST APIs using Postman — checking request/response structures, status codes, headers, and backend data integrity in MySQL.
Agile-Ready & Fast Learner
Comfortable working in sprint cycles, managing defects in JIRA, attending scrums, and ensuring every release goes out with zero critical bugs left unresolved.
Clear Documentation
I write test cases and bug reports that developers actually understand — with clear steps to reproduce, expected vs actual, screenshots, and severity tags.
Dev + QA Bridge
With a background in Java Spring Boot development, I understand how APIs are built — making me a stronger API tester who can communicate precisely with dev teams.
Performance Aware
Experience running load & performance tests using Apache JMeter to identify bottlenecks and ensure applications hold up under real-world usage conditions.
Hello, I'm Gaurav Birole
I'm a Software Quality Analyst based in Bhopal, India with 3+ years of experience ensuring the quality of enterprise web and mobile applications. I specialize in manual testing, automation testing, API testing, regression testing, funstional testing, and defect management using industry-standard tools like Postman, JIRA, and JMeter.
I've tested products used by hundreds of users — from logistics apps to CSR apps — and I take pride in shipping software that actually works. I'm currently exploring automation with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright to level up my skill set.
📍 Location
Bhopal, M.P., India
💼 Experience
3+ Years in QA
🛠 Role
SQA | Manual Tester | Automation Tester
🎓 Education
B.E. Civil Engg, CGPA 8.1
Skills
Core competencies across testing, tools, and development — optimized for QA roles.
Testing Skills
Manual Testing, Automation Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, UI Testing, Integration Testing, API Testing
Testing Tools
Postman for API testing, JIRA for defect tracking, Apache JMeter for performance testing, Swagger for API documentation.
Automation (Basic)
Beginner-level automation skills in Selenium WebDriver and Playwright — actively upskilling for automation QA roles.
Database
MySQL for backend data validation, query execution, and verifying test results against the database layer.
Programming
Java for test scripting basics, HTML/CSS for UI testing context. Spring Boot backend knowledge aids API test design.
Process & Documentation
SDLC, STLC, Bug Life Cycle, Test Plans, Test Case Writing, Bug Reports, API documentation, Technical Writing.
Proficiency Levels
Manual TestingExpert
API Testing (Postman)Advanced
Test Case DesignExpert
JIRA / Defect TrackingAdvanced
MySQL / Data ValidationAdvanced
Performance Testing (JMeter)Advanced
Testing Toolkit
Tools I use daily and the types of testing I'm experienced in — organized for clarity.
Testing Tools
📬
Postman
REST API testing, request validation, response assertion, collection management
🐛
JIRA
Bug creation, defect lifecycle tracking, sprint boards, issue prioritization
⚡
Apache JMeter
Load testing, performance benchmarking, concurrency and stress testing
📄
Swagger
API spec review, endpoint documentation verification, contract testing
Testing Types
Functional Testing
Verifying each feature works as per the business requirements — form validations, workflows, role-based access, and data integrity.
API Testing
Testing REST APIs for correct status codes, response payloads, authentication, error handling, and backend database validation via MySQL.
Regression Testing
Ensuring new code changes don't break existing functionality — executing full regression suites before every release cycle.
UI / UX Testing
Checking UI consistency, responsiveness across devices, broken elements, navigation flows, and visual defects in web and mobile apps.
Performance Testing
Using Apache JMeter to simulate concurrent users and measure response time, throughput, and system stability under load.
Smoke & Sanity Testing
Quick verification of critical build functionality before proceeding to full test cycles — ensuring the build is stable enough to test.
Bug Reporting Approach
🔴 New
→
🟡 Assigned
→
🔵 In Progress
→
🟣 Fixed
→
✅ Closed
or
🔁 Reopened
Every bug report includes: Title · Severity · Priority · Steps to Reproduce · Expected vs Actual · Screenshots/Logs · Environment Details
QA Project Case Studies
Real projects I have tested — framed as QA case studies highlighting my testing approach and contributions.
Dalmia Applications — QA Testing
Suvidha Web Portal & App · Vahak Mitra (TMS) App · SDMS Portal · SmartD App · IVP Portal · CSR App
Manual Testing
Automation Testing
Functional Testing
API Testing
Regression
Sanity
Smoke
Postman
6Apps Tested
Web + MobilePlatforms Covered
JIRADefect Tracking
MySQLBackend Database Validation
Functional & Regression Testing
Executed full functional test cycles covering user registration, login flows, role-based access, form validations, and business-critical workflows. Ran regression suites before every sprint release.
API Testing with Postman
Validated REST APIs for correct status codes (200, 400, 401, 404, 500), request/response schemas, authentication tokens, and error handling. Verified backend data accuracy using MySQL queries.
Mobile App Testing
Testing Android mobile applications for UI consistency, navigation flows, offline behavior, push notification handling, and cross-device compatibility (different screen sizes and OS versions).
Test Case Writing & Bug Reporting
Designed detailed test cases with clear preconditions, steps, expected results, and priority tags. Logged all defects in JIRA with severity levels, reproduction steps, and environment details.
Dalmia Technical Documentation — On-site Assignment
Dalmia Suvidha App & Web Portal · Dalmia IS Web Portal · Dalmia RCF Master · Dalmia Price Portal · Noida (Client Site)
Technical Writing
API Documentation (Swagger)
Flow Diagrams
API Sequence Diagrams using PlantUML
API Specifications
Documented REST API endpoints including request parameters, response schemas, error codes, and authentication details — enabling faster onboarding for new QA and dev team members.
App Flow & Sequence Diagrams
Created mobile and web app flow diagrams and API sequence diagrams using PlantUML to ensure clear understanding of user journeys and system interactions across all teams.
Cross-Team Alignment
Ensured documentation was accessible for developers, QA testers, support staff, and client stakeholders — bridging gaps between technical and non-technical audiences.
Bulkvan Logistics Pvt. Ltd. — QA & Support
Logistics & fleet management web application — Java Spring Boot · AngularJS · MySQL
Functional Testing
API Validation
Production Support
Application Testing & Monitoring
Performed functional and regression testing for logistics workflows — shipment tracking, driver management, and route planning modules. Monitored application health and proactively resolved issues.
Requirements & Test Coverage
Collaborated with clients to gather requirements, translated them into test scenarios, and ensured complete coverage of client-requested feature changes and edge cases.
Eko India Financial Services — Testing Support
Financial platform modules — Java · Struts · Hibernate · MySQL
API Testing
Integration Testing
API Testing & Integration Validation
Tested RESTful APIs for financial transaction modules — validating data accuracy, authentication flows, error responses, and third-party API integrations. Verified results against MySQL database.
Cross-Team Collaboration
Worked with frontend and backend developers to ensure UI components integrated correctly with backend APIs — identifying and reporting mismatches in expected data contracts.
Experience & Education
Professional history and academic background — framed for QA roles.
Experience
Software Quality Analyst
AlignTogether Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bhopal, M.P. · 2023 – Present
- ✔ Performing manual testing for 10+ web and mobile applications including Suvidha, Vahak Mitra, SDMS, SmartD, IVP Portal, CSR App, Clean Origin, Value First app etc.
- ✔ Designing and executing 500+ test cases covering functional, regression, smoke, and API testing
- ✔ Validating REST APIs using Postman — checking status codes, headers, payloads, and error handling
- ✔ Tracking and managing 100+ defects in JIRA across multiple sprint cycles
- ✔ Verifying backend data integrity using MySQL queries post-API calls
- ✔ Conducting load and performance testing using Apache JMeter
- ✔ Completed 5-month on-site assignment at Dalmia's Noida office for technical documentation
- ✔ Created API docs, app flow diagrams, and sequence diagrams using PlantUML
Education
Bachelor of Engineering — Civil Engineering
Sagar Institute of Research & Technology, Bhopal · 2016–2020 · CGPA 8.1
Higher Secondary Certificate (12th)
Mission Boy's H.S., Seoni · 2016 · 66.6%
High School Certificate (10th)
Mission Boy's H.S., Seoni · 2014 · 60.6%
Certifications
Java Developer Certification
KodNest — Core Java, OOPs, Java Backend Development
NCC 'A' Certificate
National Cadet Corps — Grade A
Achievements
🥇 Winner — Best Out of Waste
1st Prize at Sagar Utsav college creativity competition
NCC Summer Camp
Successfully completed intensive NCC summer training
Get In Touch
Looking for a QA Analyst? Let's talk — I'm actively seeking Manual Testing and API Testing opportunities.
Contact Information
gauravbirole98@gmail.com +91 7803840441 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
linkedin.com/in/gaurav-birole
github.com/gauravbirole1998