Koustubh Khandekar

Wellington · (+64) 22175 1475 ·

I am Senior Test Consultant / Engineer with 20+ years of experience delivering end-to-end testing solutions for complex, large scale projects across agile and waterfall environments. I specialise in data-migration / ETL testing using Python, database/DWH validation (SQL Server, Dataverse, Snowflake), and integration testing (Postman + Javascript). I also bring a strong understanding of automation tools like Selenium and Playwright (Typescript).

I have implemented CI/CD-driven API testing by integrating Postman collections into Azure Pipelines, automating regression runs. Furthermore, I have developed PowerBi dashboards to monitor test execution and defect trends, providing actionable insights to stakeholders. I am passionate about leveraging my technical expertise and problem-solving skills to drive quality improvements and deliver value in every project I undertake.

Experience

Senior Test Consultant/Engineer

MBIE

Led end-to-end quality efforts, executing API testing with Postman and JavaScript, designing use cases and managing defects, and performing E2E, system integration, and database testing. Drove CI/CD-driven test automation using Postman in Azure Pipelines, built basic Power BI dashboards for test metrics, ran preliminary batch data migration tests, owned test planning and exit reporting, coordinated multi-vendor activities, and maintained stakeholder communication and collaboration while providing leadership and mentoring to the QA team.

Jul 2023 - Dec 2025

Senior Test Consultant/Engineer

NZQA

Led E2E ETL pipeline testing in Snowflake, owned data migration planning & testing, and performed Power BI report verification; managed defect regression and management, developed test scripts and test data using use-case design, Python, and SQL, and took responsibility for test planning and exit reporting throughout the engagement.

Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

Senior Test Consultant/Engineer

MBIE

Led DB / DWH and end-to-end data flow testing, owned data migration planning and testing, and executed E2E, integration, UAT, and API testing across the platform. Also, managed defect regression and resolution, developed test scripts and test data through use-case design, Python, and SQL, and took responsibility for test planning and exit reporting throughout the engagement.

May 2019 - Dec 2022

Senior Test Consultant/Engineer

Assurity Consulting

Delivered an E2E testing solution for key clients including IRD, TEC, MOJ, FNZ, and 2 Degrees, designing comprehensive test plans and use-case deliverables, executing functional testing and reporting, and running non-functional tests for performance and resilience. Ensured successful delivery of business-critical systems, owned test documentation and use cases, managed and mentored the test team, collaborated closely with stakeholders, and improved documentation and the defect management process throughout the engagement.

Sept 2013 - May 2018

Skills

Tools & Technology
  • Defect Management (JIRA, Azure DevOps)
  • API Automation (Postman + Javascript)
  • Data Migration/ETL Testing (Python + SQL)
  • Database / DWH Validation (SQL Server, Snowflake)
  • SQL Tools (SSMS, SQL Developer)
  • Power BI (Test metrics dashboards)
  • Test Automation (Selenium, Playwright)
  • CI/CD Integration (Azure Pipelines + Repos)


Professional Attributes
  • Test planning & Exit reporting
  • Adaptability & Attention to Detail
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Multi-vendor Coordination
  • Analytical & Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Leadership & Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Accountability & Time Management

Interests

Passionate about continuous learning and creativity through reading, art and ceramics, travel, outdoor activities (running, hiking), fitness (boxing, Krav Maga), emerging technologies (machine learning, deep learning), business intelligence, data science, and immersive gaming.




References available upon request.