Abhishek Shukla

Senior Automation Test Engineer with 6.5+ years of experience in designing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks for web and API applications. Expertise in UI/API automation using Selenium WebDriver, RestAssured, Cucumber (BDD), and Karate. Proficient in Agile/Scrum and the full STLC , including test planning, execution, defect management, and regression testing. Skilled in requirements analysis, test case design , and ensuring application quality and reliability. Hands-on experience in Generative AI validation and testing of LLM-based APIs , including prompt validation and response verification.

• Marriott Bonvoy - US-Based Hotel Booking Application

      Organization : Publicis Sapient

      Role :  Senior Quality Engineer L2

      Project Overview : Worked on the enterprise Cart module of the Marriott Bonvoy application, supporting multi-line item orders across multiple booking platforms. The cart initializes when customers start or return to their shopping journey and allows Create, View, Update, and Delete operations, ensuring seamless cross-channel booking experience.

     Key Responsibilities : 

• Conducted requirement feasibility analysis and defined comprehensive test objectives.
• Designed, created, and executed test scripts for API, regression, and functional testing.
• Generated test reports and documentation for sprint and release cycles to support stakeholder visibility.
• Acted as QA Lead, managing sprint QA planning, QE backlog refinement, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Followed Agile methodology, collaborating with developers, product owners, and business analysts to resolve defects and ensure timely delivery.
• Implemented and maintained automation testing practices to streamline regression and system testing processes.
• Leveraged Generative AI tools to optimize QA processes, including acceptance test case generation, story refinement, test coverage analysis, creation of test cases, automation script writing, and defect identification, improving efficiency and consistency across the testing lifecycle.

Tools Used : Karate Framework, Tricentis TOSCA(API Automation), Postman, Harness(CI-CD), Microsoft Copilot(GEN AI Assistant), Jira & Confluence.

• Natwest Payment Feature - UK-Based Banking Application

      Organization : HCL Technologies pvt ltd

      Role : Senior Tester

      Project Overview : Implemented a feature enabling customers to complete ECOM/MCOM purchases via account-to-account faster payments as an alternative to Debit/Credit Cards, improving payment efficiency and user experience.

      Key Responsibilities : 

• Developed, reviewed, and executed API automation test scripts using Java and RestAssured for validating application APIs.
• Created and reviewed test scripts based on project requirements and performed test execution with detailed test reporting.
• Participated in requirement handoff meetings to understand client needs and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Defined and executed quality test strategies for functional and API testing.
• Debugged system errors and defects, collaborating with leads and developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Followed Agile practices to maintain continuous alignment with project milestones and deliverables.

Tools Used : RestAsured with Java, Jmeter, Jenkins & Jira.

• Blockchain-Based Mediclaim Application

      Organization : Xceedance Consulting India pvt ltd

      Role : Quality Analyst L2

      Project Overview : Worked on Broker-Initiated Contracts covering three phases: Endorsement, Treaty Accounting, and Claims. Created and maintained automation scripts for multiple policy combinations included in the regression suite. Applied BDD frameworks with Selenium (UI Automation) and RestAssured (API Automation) on Gradle-based build management .

    Key Responsibilities : 

• Developed, executed, and maintained functional UI automation scripts using Selenium, Java, TestNG, and BDD frameworks.
• Created and executed API automation scripts using Java, RestAssured, and BDD for comprehensive API validation.
• Reviewed and refined test scripts based on project requirements and performed test execution with detailed test reporting.
• Followed Agile methodology to align testing with sprint goals and delivery timelines.

Tools Used : Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), RestAssured, Gradle, Postman & JIRA.

• MAJESCO Web Application

      Organization : Xceedance Consulting India pvt ltd

      Role : Quality Analyst L1

      Project Overview : Worked on Majesco web application for policy issuance across multiple lines of business. Created and maintained automation scripts for various policy combinations included in the regression suite. Applied BDD framework with Selenium, Java, and TestNG for functional UI automation.

     Key Responsibilities : 

• Developed, executed, and maintained automation scripts to validate web application functionality.
• Reviewed and refined test scripts based on project requirements and performed test execution with reporting.
• Retested scenarios where defects were raised to ensure resolution.
• Identified and reported bugs, collaborating with leads to achieve timely defect resolution.
• Followed QA best practices to maintain quality and consistency across releases.

Tools Used : Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD) & JIRA.

Certified Selenium WebDriver with Java and Cucumber BDD - Udemy

Awards Received :

• Sprint Award (Apr 2025, Nov 2024 & Jun 2024)

Organization : Publicis Sapient

Description : Recognized for exceptional teamwork, initiative, and problem-solving skills, driving project success and fostering collaboration.

• SPOT Award (Dec 2022)

Organization : HCL Technologies pvt ltd

Description : Acknowledged for outstanding performance and contributions to key projects.

• Golden Artisan Award

Organization : Xceedance Consulting India Pvt Ltd

Description : Awarded as the Best Performing New Joiner for exceptional early contributions.

• Quality Warrior Award

Organization : Xceedance Consulting India Pvt Ltd

Description : Recognized as the Star Performer of the Quarter for excellence in quality and performance.

Domain Exposure :

• Hospitality & Travel
• Insurance & Re-Insurance
• Banking

• Recognized for outstanding performance and efficiency across multiple organizations.
• Developed multiple POCs, including LLM-as-Judge integration, Layout Automation, and Performance Testing, enhancing project delivery effectiveness and strengthening quality assurance processes.
• Consistently rated outstanding in professional performance evaluations for quality, initiative, and process improvement.