Akshada Dhadge

Data Science Experience:

Project: Arena+

• Collaborated on building a Player Experience Prediction Model to identify early churn signals and improve customer retention strategies.
• Conducted user journey analysis from registration to withdrawal using Python (Pandas, NumPy) to identify key friction points.
• Performed data cleaning, preprocessing, and feature engineering to prepare structured datasets for machine learning.
• Wrote and optimized complex SQL queries to extract, join, and analyze large datasets for modeling.
• Utilized Tableau and Matplotlib/Seaborn for data visualization and dashboard creation to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Gained hands-on experience with Databricks and ETL pipelines, supporting data ingestion, transformation, and validation.
• Supported ML engineers in developing models using Scikit-learn and TensorFlow, ensuring quality input data.
• Ensured data quality and consistency across pipelines, improving model reliability and operational accuracy.

SDET Experience:

Project: Betway

• Improved QA processes and product quality through strong testing methodology knowledge
• Explored AI-driven testing solutions as part of an internal innovation group.
• Built automated test scripts using WebDriverIO, TypeScript, and BDD Cucumber for web and mobile platforms.
• Executed E2E, integration, and unit tests with Jest and React, ensuring full-stack reliability.
• Maintained CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps for continuous testing and deployment.

United HealthCare

• Developed and maintained Selenium-Java automation scripts, achieving 70% test coverage across web applications.
• Reduced testing time via parallel execution using TestNG and Selenium. Detected and reported 20+ critical bugs in pre-release phases, improving product quality.
• Integrated JDBC and wrote SQL queries for dynamic test data creation and validation.
• Automated API testing with Rest Assured, expanding test coverage and minimizing API risks.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, accelerating feature delivery.
• Created test plans, scenarios, and scripts based on business requirements. Participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in JIRA, Rally, and end-to-end defect tracking and test management

• Built and maintained robust automation test suites using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG, achieving 80% test coverage.
• Performed API testing with Postman and developed scalable automated test frameworks.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Delivered UI translation solutions using JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Proficient in Java, OOP principles, and debugging with Eclipse/IntelliJ.
• Tracked and reported defects using JIRA; created detailed test plans and cases.
• Experienced with Git, SVN, Jenkins CI, and MySQL for test automation and version control.