Akshada Dhadge

Data Science Experience:

Project: Arena+

• Assisted in developing a Player Experience Model to identify early signs of player dissatisfaction, helping the team to implement timely interventions for improving player retention.
• Analyzed players' journeys from registration to withdrawal, identifying pain points such as difficulties in game selection or issues with withdrawals.
• Utilized Python (NumPy, Pandas) for data cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering to prepare datasets for machine learning models.
• Collaborated with data engineers and machine learning engineers to support model development using Scikit-learn and familiarity with TensorFlow.
• Wrote and optimized SQL queries for data extraction, joining multiple datasets from SQL databases (including Oracle) for analysis and model training.
• Gained familiarity with Databricks for processing large datasets and assisting in data pipeline management.
• Gained hands-on exposure to ETL processes, helping ensure data quality and consistency across the pipeline.
• Contributed to code reviews and debugging, following Agile development practices and participating in CI/CD processes to ensure code stability and efficiency.

SDET Experience:

Project: Betway

• Leveraged a strong understanding of software testing methodologies and principles to continually improve testing processes and enhance product quality.
• Contributed to an AI-focused group, exploring and developing AI-driven solutions to enhance automated testing processes.
• Developed automated test scripts using WebDriverIO, JavaScript/TypeScript, and BDD Cucumber for web and mobile applications, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
• Designed and executed end-to-end (E2E), integration, and unit tests using TypeScript and Jest/React, ensuring application reliability across multiple layers.
• Used Azure Pipelines to implement and maintain cloud-based CI/CD solutions for automated testing and deployment.

United Health Care

• Developed and maintained automation test scripts for suite of web applications using Selenium and Java, achieving total of 70% test coverage.
• Reduced testing time by implementing parallel test execution using TestNG and Selenium, leading to faster feedback and increased development velocity.
• Detected and reported 20+ critical defects through automated tests during pre-release phase, resulting in improved software quality and more stable production environment.
• Implemented Database connectivity using JDBC and Java which helped in creation/retrieval of test data.
• Implemented CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, leading to reduction in time taken to deliver new features to production.
• Successfully integrated API test automation into existing framework using Rest Assured, increasing scope of test coverage and minimizing risk of API-related issues.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and attended QA community calls
• Experience in analysing Business Requirements, and creating Test Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Test Scripts.
• Working experience on all phases of SDLC and its methodologies like Agile and SCRUM.
• Well versed in different management scenarios like Defect tracking and Task scheduling.
• Expert in using open-source bug tracking tool JIRA, RALLY.

• Developed robust automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG for web applications, ensuring 80% coverage of functional and regression testing.
• Implemented API testing using POSTMAN for testing and validating various web services.Implemented and maintained automated test frameworks to ensure scalability and maintainability of test suites.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-up meetings.
• Delivered translation solutions for web portals and web UI using JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Proficient in Java and have sound knowledge of OOPs (Object Oriented Programming) concepts and used Eclipse/IntelliJ IDEA to develop & debug code.
• Ability to document and track defects as well as produce detailed reports using defect-tracking tool such as JIRA
• Preparation and Execution of Test Cases as per scenario and Writing Test-Plans.
• Sound knowledge of using Git and SVN as Code Repository, MySQL for Database, Jenkins as continuous integration server to run automated tests.