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Chaitanya

Chaitanya

Haridwar

Summary

Dynamic professional with over 12 years of experience as a Technical Lead and Business Analyst, specialising in the BFSI and Fintech domains. Proven expertise in API automation, CI/CD processes, and the development of robust automation frameworks using tools such as Java, Rest Assured, Jenkins, Team City, Server Grid. Successfully managed complex projects, including account opening applications and KYC/AML compliance for a leading Fintech startup in London. Adept at navigating all phases of the Software Testing Life Cycle within both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Test Manager

HCLTech
05.2025 - Current
  • Manage Summit release cycles and regression testing.
  • Review automation test cases for regression coverage.
  • Delegate release tasks and oversee team delivery.
  • Prepare client reports and communicate release readiness.
  • Participate in sprint planning and align testing priorities with business goals.

QA Lead

Netsmartz
11.2021 - 04.2025
  • Led QA efforts for Telstra’s SDN platform and Constl’s AI/ML‑powered Krypton connectivity platform.
  • Managed requirement gathering, acceptance criteria definition, and sprint/release testing.
  • Automated API testing using Rest Assured, TestNG, and Cucumber; validated GUI, microservices, and databases.
  • Conducted regression and integration testing UAT/DEV environments.
  • Delivered client demos and coordinated with stakeholders to ensure release quality.

Technical Lead

Wipro
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Led QA and automation for Apple’s RADAR project management tool enhancements.
  • Gathered business requirements and defined acceptance criteria for sprint/release testing.
  • Automated API validations using Rest Assured and TestNG frameworks.
  • Prepared and reviewed test scenarios, automation scripts, and execution reports.
  • Delivered client demos showcasing new features and functionalities.

Test Analyst / SDET

Infosys
01.2013 - 06.2021
  • Delivered QA and automation across major BFSI clients including RBS, Nationwide, and 10x Banking.
  • Automated API testing using Rest Assured, Cucumber BDD, and TestNG; validated mobile apps, microservices, Kafka topics, AWS CloudWatch, and databases.
  • Led a team of 5 testers at Nationwide; managed test planning, execution, and defect management.
  • Performed manual, functional, regression, SIT, UAT, and ETL testing for large‑scale banking platforms.
  • Coordinated with global stakeholders to align requirements and ensure release quality.

Education

PGD - Data Science

IIIT-B
Bangalore
04-2022

B. Tech. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

DIT School of Engineering & Technology
Gr. Noida, Uttar Pradesh
01-2012

Skills

Operating Systems: Mac, Windows

Language: Core Java, SQL, Python

Role: QA Lead, Business Analyst, Automation/Functional Tester, SDET

Responsibilities: Requirement gathering and analysis, Automation Test, Test Analysis, Test case estimation, design and execution, defect management, Client Demo, Customer support

Database: PostGreSQL, CockroachDB, MySQL, Amazon-DynamoDB

Declaration

I, hereby declare that above information furnished is true and correct to best of my knowledge & belief. Place: Chandigarh, India Chaitanya

Timeline

Senior Test Manager

HCLTech
05.2025 - Current

QA Lead

Netsmartz
11.2021 - 04.2025

Technical Lead

Wipro
07.2021 - 11.2021

Test Analyst / SDET

Infosys
01.2013 - 06.2021

PGD - Data Science

IIIT-B

B. Tech. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

DIT School of Engineering & Technology
Chaitanya