Lokesh Gowda
[email protected] | +91-6361992956 | Bengaluru, India
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Software QA Tester with strong skills in manual testing, test case design,
and bug reporting. Experienced in ensuring product quality through comprehensive test
planning and execution. Recently focused on freelance testing projects, including UI/UX
testing and backend data validation using SQL. Known for strong documentation, analytical
thinking, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software in Agile environments.
Core Competencies
Testing Types: Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Regression, UI/UX Testing
Test Artifacts: Test Plan, Test Cases, Bug Reports, Traceability Matrix
Tools & Platforms: JIRA, Postman, Selenium (basic), Excel for test documentation
Database Testing: SQL queries for data validation
Collaboration: Agile/Scrum, Requirement Analysis, Daily Standups
Soft Skills: Problem-solving, Communication, Attention to Detail
Professional Experience
Freelance QA Tester
Remote | Aug 2023 – Present
Created and executed test cases for demo web and mobile apps, identifying 40+
usability and functionality issues.
Performed backend data validation using SQL to ensure consistency between front-
end inputs and database values.
Reported bugs using JIRA with clear reproduction steps, severity/priority levels, and
screenshots.
Tested API endpoints using Postman and validated responses against expected values.
Practiced Agile delivery through self-structured sprints and retrospectives.
Associate IT Consultant (Power BI & Data QA)
ITC Infotech | Feb 2023 – Aug 2023
Conducted QA reviews of Power BI dashboards for accuracy and data integrity.
Validated dashboard data against SQL sources and audit logs.
Supported UAT by coordinating feedback with end-users and updating test
documentation accordingly.
Data & Systems Analyst (with QA Support)
Aituruistic Software | Jan 2019 – Jan 2023
Participated in testing data migration projects by verifying record accuracy and
schema mapping.
Reviewed report outputs and validated business logic implementation using test
scenarios.
Documented QA findings in structured reports for development teams.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) – 2018
Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology, Tumakuru
Testing Projects
E-commerce Website QA (Freelance Project)
Performed complete manual testing on a demo e-commerce app. Logged 30+ bugs
including cart, login, and payment flow issues.
API Testing with Postman
Created test suites for GET/POST endpoints. Verified status codes, headers, and
JSON response structures.
Data Consistency Testing (Power BI backend)
Compared report figures to source tables using SQL. Reported mismatches and
coordinated with developers.
Technical Tools
JIRA, Postman, SQL, Excel, Selenium (Basics), Power BI (for Data QA), Agile/Scrum