Nikhil K
About Nikhil K
Nikhil K is a Senior Engineer with a solid background in test scenario development and defect management. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology and has experience in various software engineering roles across multiple companies.
Work at Altimetrik
Nikhil K currently holds the position of Senior Engineer at Altimetrik, where he has been employed since 2022. His role involves leveraging his expertise in test scenario writing, defect management, and backend data validation. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, he contributes to various projects by utilizing his skills in automation frameworks and continuous integration tools.
Education and Expertise
Nikhil K earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology from Pune Institute of Computer Technology, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining a PG Diploma in Data Science and Analytics from the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) between 2020 and 2021. His educational background supports his technical expertise in software testing and data validation.
Background in Software Engineering
Nikhil K has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked in various capacities. He served as a Senior Software Engineer at GlobalLogic from 2021 to 2022 and as a Software Test Engineer at Suma Soft Pvt Ltd from 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes two years at Starsun Technologies and an 11-month tenure as a Software Consultant at Xebia. This progression reflects his growth and adaptability in the software development field.
Technical Skills and Tools
Nikhil K possesses a strong technical skill set that includes proficiency in writing SQL queries for MySQL and defect tracking using Jira. He has experience with automation frameworks, specifically using RestAssured for REST API validation and a data-driven approach with BDD cucumber framework. His familiarity with Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall SDLC methodologies, along with tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven, enhances his capability in software development and testing.
Achievements in Automation and Testing
Throughout his career, Nikhil K has developed an automation framework that employs a data-driven approach and BDD cucumber framework. His expertise in extracting xPath and CSS selectors for web elements demonstrates his ability to enhance testing efficiency. Nikhil's contributions to various projects reflect his commitment to improving software quality through effective testing strategies.