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Kunaal Thanik

Senior SDET - Software Development Engineer in Test
AI QA Specialist

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My Projects

Here are some of the key testing frameworks and automation projects I've developed and contributed to.

IBM Chatbot

Chatbot - IBM Watson ML

Developed a chatbot using IBM Watson to provide information about the Mutual Funds.

Conversational Chatbot IBM Watson NLP Rule Based
Test Case Prioritization

Test Case Prioritization AI ML

Developed a Random Forest Classifier for test case prioritization, achieving 95% accuracy.

Python scikit-learn GitHub
Test Scenario Generator

Test Scenario Generator AI ML

Generated test scenarios using AI, reducing manual effort by 40%.

Python Transformers GitHub
ParaBank Automation

UI Test Automation ParaBank

Automated UI tests for ParaBank using Playwright and Python.

Python Playwright GitHub

Achievements

Key accomplishments and recognition throughout my testing career.

95% Accuracy in Test Case Prioritization

Developed a Random Forest Classifier for test case prioritization, streamlining QA workflows.

40% Reduction in Manual Testing

Generated test cases using GenAI, reducing manual effort and integrating with JIRA.

30% Increase in Testing Efficiency

Built a comprehensive test automation framework with Python, Playwright, and Pytest.

40% Reduction in Defect Escape Rate

Implemented shift-left testing practices and conducted performance tests.

Optimized Test Data Processing

Developed a Python-based tool reducing test data processing time from 3 days to 25 seconds.

Improved Test Management

Created a user traceability matrix, reducing test user code issues by 90%.

Work Experience

Professional journey and key roles.

Test Guardian

Apr 2024 - Present
Software Development Engineer in Test

Achieved 95% accuracy in test case prioritization with Random Forest Classifier

Reduced manual testing by 40% with GenAI test case generator

Built comprehensive test automation framework with Python, Playwright and Pytest

Increased testing efficiency by 30% through structured test case creation

Alpha Dispatcher

Mar 2023 - Feb 2024
Senior Software Test Engineer

Reduced defect escape rate by 40% using shift-left testing practices

Conducted knowledge-sharing sessions to promote best practices

Assisted teams in building robust test architectures with Python and Playwright

Tempus Labs

Oct 2021 - Mar 2023
Senior Software Engineer In Test

Optimized test data processing time from 3 days to 25 seconds

Led FDA API project, ensuring compliance and data integrity

Created user traceability matrix, reducing test user code issues by 90%

One Main Financial

Jun 2020 - Oct 2021
Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Optimized Jenkins pipelines resulting in 98% success rate

Automated internal functions using Python, leading to 25% cost reduction

Increased testing speed by 30% through Ruby, RSpec, and Cucumber automation

Crown Equipment Corporation

Mar 2019 - Jun 2020
Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Improved coverage and cut testing time by 40% by changing SDLC and STLC

Reduced manual tests by 60% using Ruby, Cucumber, and Gherkin

Conducted JMeter performance testing, safeguarding $1.5 million

Certifications

Professional certifications and technical training.

AWS Certification Logo

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, services, and best practices for cloud computing

Amazon Web Services
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IBM Build Own Chatbot L1

AI & Machine Learning Rule Based Chatbot And AIF360

IBM
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Machine Learning Specialization

Comprehensive ML training covering algorithms, regression, classification, and deep learning

Stanford University
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Test Automation Foundation

Expertise in modern test automation frameworks and best practices

Mabl

Skills

Key technical and soft skills.

Automation

Python
JavaScript
Ruby
Playwright
Cypress
JMeter
Postman
BrowserStack
Mabl

Agile Methods

Shift-left Shift-right
Three Amigos
Traceability Matrix
5 Whys, ETS
Risk Based Testing
TDD
Cross Functional

AI/ML Tools

GenAI RAGAS
IBM AIF360
Botium
IBM Watson
Google DialogFlow
Hallucination Detection
Bias Detection
Ethics & Compliance

CI/CD & Tools

Jenkins
Docker
AWS

Education

Academic background and certifications.

GNDU

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science

My Channels

Check out my podcast and YouTube channels.

AI System Testing Simplified

Simplifying AI system testing concepts and methodologies for testers and developers.

AI System Testing Simplified

DigitalPrints: Parenting in the Digital Age

Exploring the challenges and opportunities of parenting in today's digital world.

Blog

Latest posts from my dev.to profile.

Contact

Get in touch with me through these channels

Location

Chicago, IL

Phone

+1-847-666-7784

LinkedIn

Dev.to

GitHub

Streamlit