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Gaurav Kumar

BENGALURU

Summary

Seasoned Senior QA Automation Engineer with over a decade of experience specializing in developing robust test frameworks for UI and API domains. Proficient in Java, Selenium, Rest Assured, and CI/CD integration with AWS and Jenkins. Demonstrated success in leading automation teams and ensuring top-notch software delivery within Agile environments. Eager to apply skills as a Test Solutions Architect to drive innovation and excellence in testing practices.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Lead Engineer

Quest Global
05.2024 - Current
  • Presented POC for API automation using Rest Assured with Java.
  • Managed QA Automation for Warehouse Automation with a hybrid framework.
  • Delivered timely client demos, artifact sign-offs, and quality compliance using flake8.
  • Led test planning, execution, and defect analysis efforts.
  • Analyzed and gathered data in support of test cases, writing test plans and scripts for defect tracking and fixes.
  • Highlighted the improvements in test framework and common code enhancement and modification

Module Lead

Mphasis
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Successfully designed and implemented multiple automation frameworks, increasing efficiency and reducing manual testing.
  • Streamlined the API automation process by introducing Rest Assured, improving testing accuracy and speed.
  • Enhanced team collaboration and communication using JIRA for project management.
  • Spearheaded test case/plan preparation, test design, execution, and review of results.
  • Executed IT projects encompassing planning, design, and compliance.
  • Managed and led a software testing team, ensuring alignment with organizational and industry quality standards by designing and implementing robust automation frameworks.
  • Improved test coverage by 60% with integrated API and UI test suites.
  • Led project execution, test planning, and JIRA-based management.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams for POCs and quality initiatives.

Tech Lead

L&T Technology Services
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Designed and implemented automation frameworks, leading to improved project efficiency.
  • Approved SOW via Selenium-TestNG based POC, for web based application managing and monitoring electronic devices like sensors, printers, shredders etc.
  • Streamlined API testing by incorporating Swagger, enhancing testing accuracy and execution speed.
  • Reduced regression execution time by 40% by optimizing test framework.
  • Designed automation frameworks using Selenium with Java, tailored to project requirements.
  • Automated web-based applications using Selenium, Java, and TestNG, ensuring seamless integration with systems.
  • Executed automation scripts for functional and regression testing, focusing on improving testing efficiency.

Senior SDET

Simplilearn Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Successfully implemented POM-based automation frameworks, boosting efficiency and reducing manual testing efforts.
  • Optimized web services testing with Rest Assured and XML payloads, improving execution speed.
  • Enhanced project tracking and communication through JIRA and GIT.
  • Designed frameworks on Page Object Model (POM) Architecture with TestNG, Selenium, and Java, integrating seamlessly with existing systems.
  • Automated web services testing using Rest Assured and XML format payload, ensuring accurate performance validation.
  • Managed project activities using GIT for version control and JIRA for bug tracking and task management.

Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
12.2013 - 01.2020
  • Designed and managed automation test framework for desktop based application hosted on AWS using HP UFT.
  • Designed and maintained automation frameworks using Selenium and Cucumber (BDD), improving efficiency.
  • Implemented Maven as a build tool for framework design, enhancing consistency and speed.
  • Executed end-to-end testing to ensure high-quality releases.

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science

KIIT University
05.2013

Skills

  • Java

  • QTP/UFT

  • Framework/Test Design

  • Agile Delivery

  • Selenium

  • Rest Assured

  • JIRA

  • GitHub

  • Maven

  • Jenkins

  • AWS

  • Postman

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeGig WorkContract Work

Work Location

Remote

Timeline

Sr. Lead Engineer

Quest Global
05.2024 - Current

Module Lead

Mphasis
02.2022 - 05.2024

Tech Lead

L&T Technology Services
08.2020 - 02.2022

Senior SDET

Simplilearn Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 08.2020

Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
12.2013 - 01.2020

B.Tech - Computer Science

KIIT University

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