ANKUR UPADHYAY
JOHANNESBURG
Summary
Proven QA leader with 9+ years of experience with a track record of enhancing product quality at ABSA through expert use of Selenium WebDriver and a keen eye for detail. Excelled in Agile environments, significantly improving project delivery timelines. Skilled in both API testing and fostering team collaboration, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction and software excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Automation Test Analyst
ABSA
Johannesburg
10.2021 - Current
- Determined job priorities for multiple projects and communicated sequencing, priorities, and timelines to entire team.
- Gathered, defined and translated client requirements into product stories and actionable tasks.
- Implemented multi-site management features in AEM such as language copy, global link sharing.
- Kept detailed documentation on test plans, procedures and end results.
- Troubleshot, tested and remedied issues before software deployment.
- Validated code for proper structuring, security and compatibility with different browsers, devices or operating systems.
- Delivered end-user training on content management systems allowing staff to make easy updates and maintenance to website without developer assistance.
- Reviewed project specifications and devised solutions for use across multiple websites.
Test Lead
Synechron India Pvt ltd.
PUNE
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Analyzing and understanding the requirements and specifications and deriving test cases for the testing process
- Automation of test cases derived after analysis of requirements Preparation of test scripts for Regression, Integration and Sanity testing
- Generation of automated reports after each test execution and the automated e- mail delivery of results after execution
- Developed and implemented Automation Framework for ENBD BANK application
- Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity
Quality Assurance Automation Lead
ABSA
Johannesburg
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
- Identified potential risks associated with automated tests and developed strategies to mitigate them.
- Analyzed test results and identified areas of improvement in the software development process.
- Produced test scripts for new automated software testing rounds.
- Designed automated tests that covered multiple platforms and browsers.
- Created data-driven test suites that could be used across multiple teams within an organization.
- Simulated software production environments to allow for enhanced testing.
- Provided mentorship to junior members of the Quality Assurance Automation Team.
- Participated in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
Senior Test Engineer
LTI
PUNE
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Evaluated existing test suites regularly and made necessary modifications or additions when needed.
- Conducted reviews of test cases with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Developed and maintained test plans, strategies, procedures, and scripts for manual and automated tests.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in QA processes and best practices.
- Evaluated test results and generated reports for development teams.
- Created and maintained database of common and known testing defects.
- Monitored application performance in order to identify potential issues or bottlenecks that could affect user experience.
- Assisted in developing training materials for new testers onboarding process.
- Conducted manual and automated tests in alignment with specifications and regulations and reported results.
Test Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Pune
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Identified software defects and reported them in bug tracking systems.
- Monitored bug resolution efforts throughout the development cycle.
- Resolved issues to improve productivity and workflows.
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
- Documented all phases of testing activities in accordance with established standards.
- Provided feedback on the usability of the application being tested.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
BIPIN BIHARI DEGREE COLLEGE
JHANSI05-2013
Skills
- Java
- SQL
- Mobile app testing
- Regression testing
- Agile methodology
- XML
- JIRA
- Eclipse
- Gherkin
- Test automation frameworks
- Selenium webdriver
- API design
- RESTful API
- API testing expertise
Awards
Awarded for contribution on CRP projects, 09/2019
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that all the above information furnished are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Oriya
Personal Information
- Pan Number: BNQPM6959J
- Passport Number: Yes
- Date of Birth: 04/08/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Affiliations
- Playing and watching Cricket
Timeline
QA Automation Test Analyst
ABSA
10.2021 - Current
Test Lead
Synechron India Pvt ltd.
06.2021 - 09.2021
Quality Assurance Automation Lead
ABSA
01.2020 - 05.2021
Senior Test Engineer
LTI
07.2017 - 05.2020
Test Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physics
BIPIN BIHARI DEGREE COLLEGE
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