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Aakriti Gandotra

Gurugram

Summary

Results-driven test lead known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in test automation, quality assurance strategies, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring projects meet stringent deadlines and quality benchmarks.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Lead

TATA Consultancy Services
Gurugram
05.2022 - Current
  • Drove continuous improvement by implementing quality assurance processes.
  • Provided mentorship to new employees, enhancing knowledge of company programs.
  • Strengthened client relationships through strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Worked closely with staff to assess performance and mitigate business risks.
  • Tracked project objectives and communicated status updates to stakeholders.
  • Held application review meetings to document business needs into functional requirements.
  • Facilitated daily Scrum meetings and sprint planning for multiple projects.
  • Monitored team metrics, driving innovations for efficiency improvements.

Sr. Software Test Engineer

Interglobe Technologies
06.2016 - 04.2022
  • Executed sprint planning and estimation activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines.
  • Oversaw thorough testing processes for new change requests, encompassing test plan development and defect management.
  • Refactored test scripts consistently, ensuring an up-to-date regression suite through Webdriver automation.
  • Created new framework functionalities such as automated re-execution of failed tests with screenshot capturing.
  • Integrated automation tests into CI workflows, facilitating CI/CD processes and generating daily performance reports.
  • Provided mentorship to junior team members on best practices in automation strategies.

Test Engineer

Interglobe Technologies - SITA
Ypenburg
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Performed user acceptance testing and comprehensive testing prior to major production release at client site.
  • Executed integration testing across application components, including SBD driver and Bagdrop client.
  • Conducted system testing for Restful APIs with Postman, ensuring continuous test suite improvements.
  • Logged defects in Azure DevOps as bug-subtasks linked to relevant artifacts.
  • Implemented builds through Azure pipelines across essential testing machines for streamlined processes.
  • Participated in daily scrum meetings to oversee all ready-to-test tasks on agile boards.

Test Engineer

Bharti AIRTEL
Gurugram
07.2015 - 05.2016
  • Developed automation test suite using Selenium WebDriver, Maven, and TestNG for regression testing.
  • Migrated from HP UFT to Selenium 2.0 with Java to streamline testing process.
  • Maintained automation framework and created robust test scripts for various features.
  • Executed scripts weekly and generated reports detailing outcomes of tests.
  • Participated in product design reviews, contributing insights on functional requirements.
  • Identified software defects in applications and logged findings in JIRA.
  • Created custom function library containing essential business logic functions.
  • Implemented continuous integration processes via Jenkins to enhance quality assurance.

Quality Analyst

Innovaccer Pvt. Ltd
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Designed and maintained scalable data pipelines for ingestion, cleaning, and processing using Python and SQL.
  • Developed Python scripts for data extraction from web services API and loading into databases.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Conducted software testing to ensure quality and reliability of systems.
  • Resolved issues efficiently through strong problem-solving skills.
  • Executed complex SQL queries to retrieve data for testing purposes.
  • Prepared test data sets for automated scenarios using SQL scripts and other tools.

Software Engineer

Bankmill Pvt. Ltd
05.2012 - 09.2013
  • Created, tested, debugged, and documented software applications utilizing Java and web technologies.
  • Applied object-oriented programming principles to improve project usability.
  • Maintained codebase integrity through effective version control management.
  • Developed applications focusing on code abstraction, stability, and reuse.
  • Engaged in ongoing education to stay abreast of technological advancements.
  • Wrote efficient code in multiple programming languages including Java, C++, and Python.
  • Worked collaboratively with analysts and engineers to troubleshoot software challenges.

Education

B.TECH - Information Technology

Punjab Technical University
Punjab
01.2011

Skills

  • Test automation
  • Continuous integration
  • Defect management
  • Agile methodologies
  • Team leadership
  • User acceptance testing
  • Regression testing
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Functional requirements
  • Process improvement
  • Agile methodology
  • Software development tools: JIRA, confluence
  • Project management
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Java
  • Continuous integration and delivery
  • Project management frameworks
  • Microsoft Azure and JIRA
  • Continuous-integration testing
  • Test strategy
  • Automation testing
  • Product design reviews

Projects

Sydney SoftDev - SITA iBorders Portfolio, SITA, 01/01/20 - present, Sr. Software Test Engineer, IGT Solutions, Selenium Webdriver, TestNG, 11, This project consists of 3 products – WebETAS, SPTA and User Portal. A modern and flexible electronic visa application and issuance solution and an electronic travel authorization (ETA) capability allowing you to greatly reduce the time needed for submission and assessment for each traveler., Participating in Sprint planning & estimations, Analyzing new CRs & managing all the testing activities around it from creating Test Plans, test case creation & execution, defect management, preparing test exit summary & other release activities, Refactoring of test scripts from time to time & updating the regression suite by following same-sprint automation approach using Webdriver, Implemented new functionalities within the framework like re-running failed test cases, taking screenshots, etc., Enabled the CI/CD approach by hooking automation tests with the CI job & publish daily reports, Mentoring junior team members on automation best practices SITA Bagdrop COE (Onshore Experience), SITA Ypenburg, Netherlands, 09/01/19 - 12/31/19, Sr. Software Test Engineer, IGT Solutions, Microsoft Azure Boards, UAT, End-to-end Testing, 20, SITA’s Bagdrop Application is a white label application developed for SBD’s running on APC platform. Its main purpose is to guide passengers through a Bag drop Self Service process in a fast and easy way. Multiple airlines can be connected to one instance of the application., Attending daily scrum calls and keeping track of all the ready-to-test tasks on the agile boards., Deploying the builds through azure pipelines on the machines on which the testing needs to be performed., Raising defects in Azure DevOps as a bug-subtasks with correct artifacts., Responsible for integration testing of various application components like DCS Connect, SBD driver and Bagdrop client on various machines., Testing the Restful APIs using Postman tool as part of System Testing & constantly maintaining the test suite. SITA PFM (Airport Solution Line), SITA, 01/01/18 - 12/31/18, Sr. Software Test Engineer, Interglobe Technologies, Cloud Testing, Microsoft Azure, Selenium 2.0, Maven, TestNG, 3, AirportConnect Open allows any airline to use an agent-assisted desk, gate position or self-service kiosk for passenger check-in and bag drop, and enables airlines to reconcile passengers boarded. AirportConnect Open delivers the required capabilities as requested by airlines - the ability to accept payments at CUTE/CUPPS workstations and on CUSS kiosks and bag drops. It utilizes a Payment Card Industry (PCI) certified payment terminal (card reader and PIN pad) that can be shared with multiple airlines., Maintained test scripts and automation Framework to test various features., Migrating the automation suite from HP UFT to Selenium 2.0 using JAVA., Involved in building a regression automation test suite for the application using Selenium webdriver with Maven & TestNG., Capturing the application objects, developing scripts for the test cases and adding validations in them., Creating custom function library with all the business logics coded into a file., Execution of scripts on weekly basis and generating reports. SITA (Passenger Solution Line), SITA, 06/01/16 - 12/31/17, Software Test Engineer, Postman, API Testing, HP UFT 14.2, VB script, Interglobe Technologies, 4, SITA’s Passenger Processing is an integrated set of components that completely automate all elements of passenger processing at the airport – from the passenger processing platform to self-service, passenger processing, passenger flow monitoring and business intelligence applications., Involved in building a regression automation test suite for the application using HP Unified Functional Testing Tool and VB scripting., Involved in debugging and enhancement of the automation framework., Creating Shared object repository and merging the object repository., Capturing the application objects, developing scripts for the test cases and adding validations in them., Creating custom function library with all the business logics coded into a file., Execution of scripts on weekly basis and generating reports.

Skillset

POSTMAN, SOAP UI, UFT 14.0 with VB script, Selenium WebDriver with JAVA, Jenkins, SVN, GIT (GitLab), HP QC, Octane, Microsoft Azure, JIRA

Accomplishments

  • star of the month award in Interglobe technologies
  • Beyond excellence award in Tata consultancy services
  • Various client recognitions for high quality deliveries

Timeline

Test Lead

TATA Consultancy Services
05.2022 - Current

Test Engineer

Interglobe Technologies - SITA
09.2019 - 12.2019

Sr. Software Test Engineer

Interglobe Technologies
06.2016 - 04.2022

Test Engineer

Bharti AIRTEL
07.2015 - 05.2016

Quality Analyst

Innovaccer Pvt. Ltd
09.2014 - 06.2015

Software Engineer

Bankmill Pvt. Ltd
05.2012 - 09.2013

B.TECH - Information Technology

Punjab Technical University
Aakriti Gandotra