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Senior Quality Automation EngineerChandlerPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEProfessional summarySenior Quality Automation Engineer with 11 years of experience in both Functional testing and automation testing. Proficiency with Selenium WebDriver, Java, Grid with TestNG, Maven, and BDD (Cucumber) for automating web and API-based applications. Strong understanding of microservice architecture testing and Kafka event driven testing. Experience in implementing different test automation frameworks such as data-driven, keyword-driven, hybrid, and API test automation. Familiarity with build/release, test management, and requirements management with Team Foundation Server, JIRA and Azure DevOps.Skilled in testing, deployment, and CI/CD Pipelines. Capable of performing a wide range of tests, including regression, system integration (SIT), Regression, Functional, System Testing, Sanity Testing and Automation testing, creating automated test builds, running/debugging builds. Extensive working experience on all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), its methodologies such as Agile, SCRUM and Waterfall Model. Ability to adapt to unfamiliar environment quickly, strong collaborator, good communication, good analytical and computation skills, enthusiastic learner, confident, sincere and committed.Employment historyGeneral Motors Senior Quality Automation Engineer Chandler, AZJun 2021 - PresentLead QA team in planning and executing end-to-end validations, ensuring seamless software delivery.Automate and evaluate microservice components, verifying Kafka messages for data integrity.Manage deployments in a DevOps model, resolving production issues to unblock users.Collaborate with business and vehicle teams for requirement gathering and software evaluation.Lead QA automation, enhancing CAF framework for API testing. Manage end-to-end validations, prioritize tests, and resolve production issues for seamless delivery.Developed and implemented distributed repo integration for automation via Kafka. Automated contract testing for API calls, improving efficiency and reliability.Partner with development, architecture, and business teams to gather requirements, plan QA processes, and contribute ideas in agile sprints and innovation initiatives.Conduct complex component testing, evaluating microservices and Kafka messages. Analyze PCF and Kibana logs to identify and resolve potential issues across environments.Mentor new team members during onboarding, lead hiring initiatives, and manage deployments in DevOps model. Collaborate with vehicle team for software evaluation.Bank of the West Sr. Quality Assurance Automation AnalystJul 2018 - Jan 2020Implemented Agile Scrum methodology, collaborated with stakeholders for requirement gathering.Developed reusable automated test scripts in Selenium WebDriver using Java, improving test efficiency.Created and enhanced test scripts for GUI and environment changes, ensuring application stability.Executed regression testing using Selenium and Cucumber, validating web application functionality.Performed cross-browser testing with Selenium Grid, ensuring compatibility across multiple platforms.Implemented SDLC Agile Scrum methodology, collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java.Designed hybrid framework combining Keyword Driven and Data Driven approaches, enhancing test script efficiency and reusability for web application testing.Managed diverse payment file types through automation framework, ensuring data integrity from front-end to back-end using SQL queries for thorough validation.Facilitated bug triage meetings, utilizing JIRA for defect management and fostering seamless communication between developers and environment support teams.Executed parallel browser testing with Selenium Grid, implemented continuous integration using Jenkins, and generated comprehensive reports using Extent Report API and TestNG.Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited Senior QA AnalystDec 2014 - Jan 2017Analyzed business requirements, automated functionalities, and estimated time for automation tasks.Developed Selenium WebDriver scripts in Java for cross-browser testing, ensuring compatibility.Utilized Firebug/Fire Path to identify object properties, enhancing test accuracy.Collaborated with AGILE Scrum Team, documented reports, and participated in sprint meetings.Created BDD tests with Cucumber, derived testing metrics, and improved test coverage.Developed and implemented automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver and Java, enhancing test efficiency and coverage across multiple browsers.Streamlined QA processes by integrating BDD with Cucumber, leading to improved collaboration between development and testing teams.Conducted thorough analysis of business requirements, creating comprehensive test strategies and maintaining traceability matrices for complete test coverage.Led end-to-end QA processes, analyzing requirements and creating test strategies. Developed automation frameworks with Selenium WebDriver, enhancing efficiency across browsers.Streamlined QA processes, leading to measurable improvements in test efficiency. Derived key testing metrics, continuously enhancing test coverage and aligning with business objectives.Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited Software Test leadApr 2014 - Nov 2014Led functional, integration, and regression testing, ensuring application quality using Selenium IDE.Conducted SOAP and REST API testing with SOAP UI, identifying and resolving critical defects.Developed and reviewed test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage, resulting in a bug-free product.Collaborated with developers to resolve issues, enhancing application stability and performance.Facilitated peer review of test cases, enhancing requirement coverage and contributing to the delivery of high-quality, defect-free products.Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited Software Test leadFeb 2013 - Mar 2014Led test strategy and planning, ensuring comprehensive coverage and timely defect resolution.Executed functional, integration, regression, system, and compatibility testing with measurable results.Utilized Selenium WebDriver and Rally for automated testing and requirement tracking, enhancing test efficiency.Guided new resources effectively, improving team performance and client satisfaction.Suggested and implemented new application requirements, receiving client appreciation.Streamlined regression testing by prioritizing cases based on business impact. Managed defect tracking and resolution, ensuring timely closure of high-priority issues.Proposed and implemented tool creation ideas to reduce manual intervention in testing processes. Contributed new application requirements, gaining client approval and implementation.Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions for new team members, enhancing their testing capabilities. Coordinated with development teams to expedite defect resolution.Documented test cases and defects in HP Quality Centre. Prepared comprehensive test summary reports and established key test metrics for result analysis.Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited Software Test leadAug 2012 - Feb 2013 Preparation of Test Strategy and Test Plan for various releases. Creation and execution of test cases and Defect/issue logging were done in QC Performed several types of testing such as Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing and Compatibility Testing Used Selenium WebDriver to test web sites and their systematic updates for functionality, usability, regression, performance, browser and operating systems compatibility Developed and maintained release acceptance tests using WebDriver, JUnit/TestNG, and Maven Executed the scripts through selenium web driver and analyzed the test results. Prepared test summary report based on the test results. Established different test metrics from the test results Automated the Test cases using Selenium for Regression testing and TestNG for grouping the tests Managed the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) between requirements and test cases Performed Ad-hoc/Exploratory testing prior to automate the testing on the applicationCognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited Software TesterMay 2011 - Aug 2012Developed and executed test cases for application functionalities, improving test coverage and accuracy.Automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, enhancing testing efficiency and consistency.Generated detailed execution reports and test metrics, providing clear insights into test results.Collaborated with developers to resolve bugs, ensuring timely fixes and retesting for quality assurance.Conducted comprehensive software testing, including functional, integration, and regression tests, to ensure robust application performance and reliability.EducationSri Ramakrishna Engineering College, India B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation EngineeringJul 2006 - Aug 2010CoursesISTQB Certified Software Testing Professional |
