CHAKSHU MAHAJAN

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN TEST

CONTACT PROFILE
+91 7814886164
A detail-oriented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with over 2 year of
chakshumahajan5@[Link] experience in developing and maintaining automated testing solutions. Skilled in
Selenium, Python, and bash scripting, with a focus on improving software quality
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Pune, Maharashtra solutions.

EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science
Engineering Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Chitkara University DDN Storage, Pune, Maharashtra May 2024 – Present
2020 - 2024
CGPA: 9.3/10 Test Automation & Framework Development: Designed and developed a robust
end-to-end Python automation framework to validate an enterprise monitoring
solution for DDN SFA and EXA-powered storage systems. Automated both backend
and web UI testing using Selenium and Paramiko, covering functional, regression,
and visualization components (e.g. Bar charts) to reduce manual testing efforts and
SKILLS increase test coverage.
Cross-Platform Compatibility Testing: Worked across multiple Linux distributions
including RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, and Ubuntu, ensuring seamless product
Automation Tools: Selenium ,AWS and Jenkins compatibility and performance across varied environments.
Programming Languages: Python, Java, Bash/Shell Manual & Exploratory Testing: Created, optimized, and executed detailed manual
Operating Systems: Linux test cases and test plans, improving team workflows, reducing errors, and boosting
Test Management Tools: Jira, Zypher overall productivity. Performed extensive functional, scalability, and edge case
testing for cloud services, uncovering system vulnerabilities and enhancing
Containerization & Virtualization: Docker and
robustness.
Kubernetes Performance & System Validation: Simulated high I/O loads using Docker and
Manual Testing: Writing test cases, feature Kubernetes to validate system stability under real-world stress. Conducted
verification, regression performance testing and system benchmarking using shell scripts for load testing,
Databases : Cassandra , Prometheus , Victoria project quotas, and I/O performance validation.
Database & Monitoring Tools: Performed data validation and performance testing
Metrics and Redis
on time-series and NoSQL databases including Cassandra, KairosDB, InfluxDB,
Prometheus, and Redis, ensuring the integrity, performance, and consistency of
data-driven applications. Created optimization scripts in Go for Prometheus to
enhance data retrieval and resource efficiency.
Collaboration & Agile Processes: Closely collaborated with cross-functional teams
including Development, DevOps, and Product Management to design and implement
KEY ACHEIVEMENTS new features. Played an active role in Agile (Scrum) ceremonies such as sprint
planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring quality deliverables and
Sole owner of the DDN monitoring alignment with release goals.
Bug Lifecycle & Reporting: Managed the complete bug lifecycle using JIRA—
solution - DDN Insight
logging, tracking, validating, and closing defects. Delivered actionable QA reports,
Instrumental contributor in team efforts providing insights into test coverage, defect metrics, and system performance to
for DDN monitoring solution - DDN Insight drive timely resolutions and continuous quality improvements.

Velocity Award for demonstrating efforts

in achieving DDN values in Innovation and Intern - Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
DDN Storage, Pune, Maharashtra May 2023 – April 2024
securing first runner up position
Developed and executed automated Selenium test scripts and
Reported 670+ bugs, validated 640+ comprehensive test plans for web applications, including regression,
defects, and verified 240 + testing stories, functional, performance, and stress testing to identify bottlenecks and ensure
while automating over 350+ test cases to system stability.
Collaborated closely with development teams to understand requirements,
enhance test coverage
log defects, and drive timely bug resolution through detailed reports and
communication.
Created and maintained test documentation—procedures, cases, and
stakeholder reports—to validate software updates, support continuous
integration, and track quality metrics.