Welcome to my portfolio

Quality Assurance & Testing Excellence

I'm Krishna Maharjan, a QA specialist currently at Next Level Value B.V. Passionate about ensuring top-notch software quality through comprehensive testing. Proficient in test planning, execution, and bug tracking with hands-on experience in test automation (Cypress, Selenium), API testing (Postman), and cross-browser compatibility testing.

3+ years experience

3 major projects

Manual & Automation testing

About Me

I'm a passionate QA specialist with expertise in ensuring top-notch software quality. Currently working at Next Level Value B.V., I bring practical experience in test planning, execution, and bug tracking across multiple high-impact projects.

My journey began as a Frontend Intern at Genius Systems, where I learned web development fundamentals. Since then, I've worked on comprehensive testing for e-commerce platforms, legal management systems, and educational applications, combining manual testing expertise with automation capabilities.

I'm committed to maintaining high-quality standards through meticulous testing, clear communication with development teams, and continuous process improvement. My strength lies in identifying critical issues early and collaborating effectively to ensure timely resolutions.

Core Expertise

  • Test Automation & Frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
  • API Testing & Integration (REST Assured, Postman)
  • Performance & Load Testing (JMeter, LoadRunner)
  • CI/CD Pipeline Automation (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
  • Mobile Testing (Appium, XCTest, Espresso)

Approach

I focus on building scalable, maintainable testing solutions that integrate seamlessly with modern development practices. Every test is a documentation of expected behavior.

Technical Skills

Test Automation

  • Cypress Js
  • Selenium Python
  • Test Case Development
  • Automation Scripts

API Testing

  • Postman
  • API Validation
  • Data Integrity Testing

Version Control

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Repository Management

Test Management

  • JIRA
  • Bug Tracking
  • Test Case Management
  • Issue Reporting

Testing Types

  • Manual Testing
  • Responsive Testing
  • UI Testing
  • Functional Testing

Core Competencies

  • Test Planning
  • Test Execution
  • Bug Tracking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Cross-browser Testing

Professional Experience

Quality Assurance

Next Level Value B.V.

Nov 2025 - Present

Currently working as QA professional at Next Level Value B.V., focusing on quality assurance and testing processes.

  • Quality Assurance and Testing
  • Test Planning & Execution
  • Bug Tracking & Reporting
  • Team Collaboration

Quality Assurance

Krafters Technology

Mar 2024 - Oct 2025

Worked on comprehensive testing for multiple projects including Nyayik Samiti and Krafters School. Skilled in both manual QA testing and automation, ensuring comprehensive coverage and efficiency.

  • Developed and executed detailed test cases
  • Automated repetitive test cases using Cypress and Selenium
  • Identified and documented bugs for enhanced product reliability
  • Maintained automation scripts for optimization

Quality Assurance

Gadgets Geek

Jun 2023 - Mar 2024

Conducted comprehensive testing for e-commerce platform, ensuring seamless user experience and data integrity across devices and browsers.

  • Responsive testing across multiple devices and browsers
  • API testing using Postman to validate functionality and data integrity
  • Comprehensive UI testing to maintain consistent design and usability
  • Collaborated with development teams on bug resolutions

Frontend Intern

Genius Systems

Nov 2022 - Apr 2023

Assisted in creating user-friendly frontend designs and learned foundational web development principles while supporting testing activities.

  • Created user-friendly frontend designs
  • Learned web development fundamentals
  • Supported testing activities
  • Collaborated with senior developers

Featured Projects

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Gadgets Geek

Gadgets Geek

E-commerce platform for gadgets and electronics. Executed manual tests to validate functionality and ensure seamless user experience. Conducted API tests to ensure proper data integration and reliability between systems.

Manual TestingAPI TestingPostmanUI Testing

Impact

Ensured optimal performance across devices and browsers

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Nyayik Samiti

Nyayik Samiti

Legal management application. Created and executed detailed test cases to validate application features against requirements. Automated repetitive test cases to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Test AutomationCypressManual TestingTest Case Management

Impact

Improved testing efficiency with automation of repetitive test cases

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Krafters School

Krafters School

Educational management system. Conducted manual testing to verify new feature implementations. Developed test cases to validate application functionality and created automation scripts to optimize repetitive testing processes.

Test AutomationSeleniumManual TestingTest Scripting

Impact

Optimized testing processes through automation and comprehensive test coverage

QA Testing Workflow

My approach to quality assurance follows a structured workflow that ensures comprehensive coverage, continuous improvement, and alignment with business objectives.

Test Planning & Strategy

Define comprehensive testing strategy, identify test scenarios, and create test plans aligned with product goals.

  • Risk Analysis
  • Coverage Planning
  • Resource Allocation
  • Timeline Definition

Automation Development

Build maintainable, scalable automation frameworks using industry best practices and modern tools.

  • Framework Design
  • Test Scripting
  • Data Management
  • Maintenance Strategy

Continuous Integration

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipeline with real-time reporting and failure notifications.

  • Pipeline Setup
  • Test Execution
  • Report Generation
  • Alert Management

Quality Assurance

Monitor test metrics, identify trends, and continuously improve testing effectiveness and coverage.

  • Metrics Analysis
  • Trend Identification
  • Improvement Planning
  • Knowledge Sharing

Real-World Bug Discoveries

Below are examples of critical bugs I've discovered and documented in production environments. Each demonstrates comprehensive analysis, reproduction steps, and solutions.

Description

Product images fail to load on mobile devices when switching between portrait and landscape orientations on Gadgets Geek e-commerce platform.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. 1. Open Gadgets Geek website on mobile device
  2. 2. Navigate to a product page with multiple images
  3. 3. Rotate device from portrait to landscape
  4. 4. Observe image loading behavior
  5. 5. Attempt to scroll through product gallery

Expected Behavior

Images should load smoothly and remain accessible during orientation changes

Actual Behavior

Images display as broken (404 error) after rotation; requires page refresh to reload

Root Cause

Incorrect image path construction in responsive template; media query not triggering proper image reload

Business Impact

Poor user experience on mobile; reduced product page credibility; potential lost sales

Resolution

Implemented responsive image handling with proper srcset attributes and fixed path construction logic

Why this matters: These bug examples demonstrate my ability to identify critical issues, perform thorough analysis, communicate findings clearly, and contribute to long-term system stability. Each bug caught before production saves customers and the business from potential losses.

By The Numbers

Quantifiable impact and results from my quality assurance initiatives across multiple organizations and projects.

3+

Years of QA Experience

3

Projects Tested

100+

Test Cases Created

200+

Bugs Identified & Tracked

99%

Test Execution Accuracy

50+

API Tests Performed

100%

Cross-Browser Tests

2

Certifications Completed

Certifications & Achievements

Quality Assurance Training

Tech Axis

2024TECH-AXIS-2024-QA

Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

University of Leeds

2024EGR3YYDEAHN7

Let's Work Together

I'm always interested in hearing about new testing challenges and opportunities to contribute to quality-driven teams. Feel free to reach out!

Open to New Opportunities

I'm actively seeking roles that challenge my QA expertise and allow me to make meaningful contributions to product quality and team excellence.