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Akshay Jagannath

Akshay Jagannath

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Bengaluru

Summary

Proactive Automation Engineer possessing in-depth knowledge of various programming languages and best practices for testing methodologies. Solutions-based collaborator well-versed in testing , developing, and implementing automated testing methodologies and supervising testing activities across projects. Offering 10+ years of experience in framework development, managing complete software life cycle, automation testing, various testing methodologies like agile testing, defect life cycle, test life cycle and product life cycle.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Automation Engineer

DXC Technology
5 2022 - Current
  • Handling complete testing deliverables for squad.
  • Designing and implementing automated API and Web based test scripts for complete automation coverage.
  • Developing test plans, test scenarios, test data across different testing phases.
  • Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects through JIRA. Providing timely and accurate reporting on test progress, test coverage and defect metrics.
  • Continuously improving testing processes for squad to enable faster delivery.
  • Other activities include Collaborating with cross functional teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage and mentoring team member on effective testing techniques.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for process improvements, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Built strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms on components necessary for completing projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
  • Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.

Test Specialist

Accenture Solution Private Limited
8 2016 - 4 2022
  • Managed team of 6 people and responsible for entire automation delivery as part of project.
  • Responsible for developing and defining Test automation scope across SF capabilities.
  • Leading test automation setup for all projects within SuccessFactors including ATDC and SHTA tool.
  • Key resource in developing new automation tool and defining new automation solutions for SF capability.
  • Developed Automated Test Data creation tool using RPA and selenium component for SAP applications.
  • Worked on enhancing new Automation tool, record and playback framework for SAP applications.
  • Responsible for Estimation preparation, Task allocation, Peer reviews, status reporting to clients and contributed towards framework improvements.
  • Managed development and maintenance of test scripts using Test Automation framework.
  • Involved in migration of RFT test scripts into selenium framework.
  • Efficiently worked along with developers and QA.
  • Attending daily client calls and Release planning meetings.
  • Created framework plugin to convert PDF contents into word using Acrobat Pro DC and solution to read content in form of table or paragraph for validation.
  • Involved in Defect Logging, Tracking and Reporting also successfully managed Team activities in absence of team members.
  • Promoted a quality-driven mindset across the organization by advocating for the importance of software testing and championing continuous improvement initiatives

Software Engineer

UST Global Technologies
05.2013 - 08.2016
  • Automation Scripting of different applications including Web and Desktop applications using RFT and Selenium.
  • Involved in migration of hybrid automation framework which is developed in RFT to Selenium page object model using JAVA
  • Involved in planning activities for different projects.
  • Responsible for orienting new resources in Java and Automation Testing.
  • Worked as Worked as External consultant and successfully implemented automation framework for other healthcare clients based on requirement and tools.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Science

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College, Mangalore (Mangalore University)
Mangalore
08.2010 - 04.2013

Intermediate - PCMC

Alva's Pre - University College Moodbidri (PUE Board)
Mangalore, India
07.2008 - 04.2010

Secondary School Examination - Class X

Our Lady of Pompie School Mangalore (KSEEB)
Mangalore, India
06.1998 - 04.2008

Skills

Strong automation frameworks knowledge

Proficient in Selenium WebDriver

Test management tool expertise

Testing scripts

Understanding of Agile methodologies

Project management experience

Adaptability to New Technologies

Customer-focused approach

Expertise in programming languages

Experience with CI and CD tools

Java programming

Test Cases

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-solving aptitude

Interpersonal Skills

JIRA

Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Passport

W0722592

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/07/92
  • Nationality: Indian

Awards

  • Received Collaborators Award for automation deliverables in Q3 – 2023 at DXC Technology.
  • Received Champ Award for project deliverables in Q2 – 2023 at DXC Technology.
  • Received Excellence Award for Test Data Creation tool in Q1 – 2021 at Accenture.
  • Received Customer Delight award for the Test automation setup in Q2 – 2019 at Accenture.
  • Received Star of the Month award for the significant contribution to QA activity in Q4 – 2016 at Accenture.
  • Received Passionate Entrepreneur award for developing the automation Suite for the Healthcare account in Q1 - 2016 at UST Global.
  • Received Execution Mind Set award for the significant contribution to QA activity in Q3 - 2013 at UST Global.

Projects

Commonwealth Bank of Australia - RACO Sirius

Single Case Management (SCM) is a new application being developed as part of RACO-Reimagined Crew. Case management refers to the process of gathering pertinent data and completing an investigation into a customer and their related parties, including a determination of whether to maintain or off-board the customer.


Commonwealth Bank of Australia - Enhanced Customer Due Diligence(ECDD)

Enhanced Customer due diligence is a web application where the alert is triggered from the desired system to evaluate and help combat fraud, laundering of money as well as financing of terrorisms etc.


SAP - My Concerto Talent and HR

My Concerto is Accenture’s pre-configured, ready-to-use solution for SuccessFactors implementations. It is Accelerated and industrialized approach to implementing SuccessFactors with predictable results.


Elevate Health(Formerly knows as Anthem) - End to End Automation Testing (E2E)

E2E Testing provides functional testing for the full lifecycle of the member experience from the initial enrollment of the member to the final reporting which will involve execution and validation between major systems and core integration points across the enterprise.


Elevate Health(Formerly knows as Anthem)  - Testing Center of Excellence (TCOE) - Automation

Testing Centre of Excellence is a group of enthusiastic resources targeting nothing other than excellence. All the testing activities have been brought under this single umbrella. Formation of such a group has increased the quality of deliverables presented to the customer on the right time. After the formation of TCOE, plan has been made to bring all the automation testing activities into a single group called TCOE Automation and responsible for delivering the automation scope to clients

Disclaimer

I, Akshay, hereby declare that the above-mentioned particulars are true to best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Software Engineer

UST Global Technologies
05.2013 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Science

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College, Mangalore (Mangalore University)
08.2010 - 04.2013

Intermediate - PCMC

Alva's Pre - University College Moodbidri (PUE Board)
07.2008 - 04.2010

Secondary School Examination - Class X

Our Lady of Pompie School Mangalore (KSEEB)
06.1998 - 04.2008

Senior Automation Engineer

DXC Technology
5 2022 - Current

Test Specialist

Accenture Solution Private Limited
8 2016 - 4 2022
Akshay JagannathSenior Quality Assurance Engineer