Harshad Bele
About Harshad Bele
Harshad Bele is a Senior Analyst in Quality Assurance with expertise in mobile automation testing and API security testing. He currently works at Empower in Bengaluru, India, and has previously held a position at UST BlueConch Technologies.
Work at Empower
Harshad Bele has been employed at Empower as a Senior Analyst in Quality Assurance since 2022. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the quality and security of software applications. His responsibilities include developing and implementing testing strategies to enhance product reliability. He operates from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, contributing to the company’s commitment to high-quality software solutions.
Previous Experience at UST BlueConch Technologies
Prior to joining Empower, Harshad Bele worked at UST BlueConch Technologies as a Senior QA Engineer from 2019 to 2022. During his three years there, he gained extensive experience in quality assurance processes and mobile automation testing. His role involved collaborating with development teams to identify and resolve software defects, ensuring that applications met quality standards.
Technical Skills in Quality Assurance
Harshad Bele possesses expertise in mobile automation testing, particularly using Appium in conjunction with the Android SDK Emulator. He has knowledge of the Python Pytest framework, which he utilizes for testing purposes. Additionally, he employs Docker to run Selenium test cases across various browsers, including Chrome and Firefox, enhancing the testing process's efficiency and effectiveness.
API Security Testing Expertise
Harshad specializes in API security testing, implementing OWASP best practices to secure API endpoints. His focus on security ensures that applications are protected against vulnerabilities. He has also created an API automation framework that handles complex request payloads and includes database validation using SQL, further demonstrating his technical capabilities in quality assurance.