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Dikshant Agarwal

Dikshant Agarwal

SDET | QE Architect | Problem Solver

Summary

Experienced SDET Engineer skilled in testing and validating various software solutions, including on-premise and hybrid systems. Utilizes comprehensive data analysis to gain a complete understanding of product and software performance. Proficient in developing both automated and manual test frameworks that consistently deliver high customer satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior SDET Engineer and QE Architect

GSPANN , CLIENT - Renuity Homes
05.2023 - Current

Technologies : Cypress , Java-Script, Test Rail , JIRA , Docker , VS code, confluence , POSTMAN, GraphQL

Responsibilities

  • Performed functional product reviews to detect verified weaknesses in retail products and software solutions.
  • Participated in Agile development processes to support continual improvements in overall delivery efforts.
  • QE Architect: Responsible for designing the Cypress test framework from scratch for a CRM-based web application built on React.js and Next.js.
  • Sprint Planning and Estimation: Participating in sprint planning meetings and estimating the effort required for testing activities.
  • Test Case Extraction: Extracting test cases from user stories and requirements, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the application's functionality.
  • Test Case Creation: Writing test cases in TestRail, a test case management tool, to document test scenarios, expected results, and test data.
  • Shift Left Methodology: Following the shift-left approach by actively participating in early stages of the development lifecycle, collaborating with developers to ensure quality is built into the code from the beginning.
  • Parallel Script Development: Writing Cypress scripts in parallel with feature development, allowing for early testing and identification of defects.
  • Integration Testing: Developing integration tests using Cypress to verify the functionality and behavior of features in the context of the entire application.
  • Test Execution: Executing Cypress tests to validate the application's behavior, identifying and reporting any defects or issues encountered during testing.
  • Defect Management: Reporting and tracking defects found during testing, collaborating with the development team to ensure timely resolution and retesting.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with the development team, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of requirements and effective communication of testing progress and results

Senior SDET

GSPANN, CLIENT - RODAN AND FIELDS
11.2020 - 04.2023

Technologies : Selenium with Java , JIRA, Test Link, POSTMAN , Hybris SAP , HAC , SAP Back Office , Big Query

Responsibilities

• Sprint regression plan creation and signing-off the Hybris regression component on lower environments for all the markets.

• Executing Sprint stories / Test case creation and execution.

• Handshaking with onshore team on regression component.

• Automating Sprint stories / Regression fixes.

• Test automation Framework optimization based upon the new features added to the AUT.

• Framework designing for mobile test automation with Appium. (TestNG + POM + Hybrid)

• Designed and developed automation test frameworks using Selenium, TestNG, and Java for web-based applications.

• Worked with the development team to identify and resolve defects in the software products.

• System integration testing for the new feature before it goes to UAT.

• Designed and developed automation test frameworks using Selenium, TestNG, and Java for web-based applications.

• Actively supporting and representing tribe in Production release call.

• Syncing with Downstream team on data validation.

• Conducted exploratory testing and identified critical defects, resulting in improved user experience.

• Worked with the development team to identify and resolve defects in the software products.

• Conducted code reviews and provided feedback to developers to ensure code quality.

• Notifying release team about any risk or major callout.

• Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to ensure that project requirements and timelines were met.

• Sync with Business Analyst or Product team on defect triaging.

• Reporting: Over email, zoom on the Sprint sign-off to the On-shore team.

• Update Confluence and Wiki page with Regression deliverables.

• Collaborate with team on regression assignment and follow-up on the progress.

Test Lead

NETOMI aka MSGAI LABS PVT LTD
12.2016 - 01.2020

Technologies : Selenium with Java , Cypress, J-meter, JIRA, Test Link , POSTMAN

Responsibilities

  • Worked as an individual contributor as well as handled team.
  • Preparing and maintaining test plans
  • Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts like the test data.
  • Execute and evaluate manual or automated test cases and report test results.
  • Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes.
  • Hold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members.
  • Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements.
  • Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables – ensures the ability to find the bad defects and bugs quickly.
  • Ensure the automated test suite must be robust in nature and must require least maintenance at the time of dynamic changes in the web pages.
  • Designing of Automated test scripts on Selenium and Cypress.

Senior QA Engineer

SafeNet Authentication Service
05.2016 - 12.2016

Technologies : UFT, JIRA, SVN, Test-Link

Responsibilities

  • Analyze specifications and identify test requirements, mapping them to test case requirements and creating a comprehensive test coverage plan.
  • Prepare and maintain test plans, including documentation and updates.
  • Develop, document, and maintain functional test cases, test data, and automated scripts.
  • Maintain a Requirement Traceability Matrix to ensure test coverage aligns with project requirements.
  • Execute and evaluate both manual and automated test cases, accurately reporting test results.
  • Isolate, replicate, and report defects, as well as verify the effectiveness of defect fixes.
  • Facilitate test plan and test case reviews with cross-functional team members, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
  • Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and fulfill all requirements.
  • Demonstrate a strong focus on deadlines and deliverables, promptly identifying and addressing critical defects and bugs.

Senior QA Engineer

Syscom corporation Limited
12.2014 - 03.2016

Technologies : Test Complete 9.2, Test Link, JIRA , Perforce

Responsibilities

  • Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements and design Test coverage plan.
  • Preparing and maintaining test plans
  • Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts like the test data.
  • Data validation, and automated scripts.
  • Maintaining Requirement Traceability Matrix
  • Execute and evaluate manual or automated test cases and report test results.
  • Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes.
  • Hold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members.
  • Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements.
  • Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables – ensures the ability to find the bad defects and bugs quickly.

Senior QA Engineer

Morgan Stanley
01.2014 - 11.2014

Technologies : Jira, QTP, VB-Script, Test-Link, HP-ALM, SVN

Responsibilities

  • Owner of automation testing for Loan IQ for all modules.
  • Actively participated in designing the Automation Hybrid framework.
  • Enhanced automation code to add new features.
  • Good command on QTP.
  • Applied Descriptive Programming where required in order to avoid the bulkier size of object repository.
  • Developed several generic functions and tried to implement dynamic counter wherever required.
  • Performing regression testing.
  • Updated the recorded scripts of Load Runner according to new GUI.
  • Executing Performance Testing.
  • Managing the Processes related to the project.
  • Direct interaction with the client through mails and calls.
  • Maintain Internal Auditing of the Project.

QA Engineer

CR Software
11.2012 - 01.2014

Technologies : Jira, QTP, VB Script, Test Link, HP ALM , HP Load Runner , SVN

Responsibilities

  • Owner of automation testing for CR-Software for all modules.
  • Enhanced automation code to add new features.
  • Good command on QTP.
  • Applied Descriptive Programming where required in order to avoid the bulkier size of object repository.
  • Developed several generic functions and tried to implement dynamic counter wherever required.
  • Performing regression testing.
  • Updated the recorded scripts of Load Runner according to new GUI.
  • Executing Performance Testing.
  • Managing the Processes related to the project.
  • Direct interaction with the client through mails and calls.
  • Maintain Internal Auditing of the Project.

Education

B. TECH - Electronics and Communication

Galgotia's College of Engineering and Technology
01.2008 - 2012.04

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ST Joseph's Inter college

Matriculation - undefined

ST Joseph's Inter College

Skills

    Programming Skills : Java, VB Script, Java Script

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Additional Information

  • 10 years of diverse software testing experience in various QA roles.
  • Designed Frameworks as QE architect for web-based applications.
  • Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, successfully leading teams and collaborating with clients and stakeholders.
  • Experience in delivering sprint stories and signing off Hybris components in lower environments.
  • Expertise in test automation development using Selenium WebDriver with Java, Cypress, QTP, Test Complete, and Appium (Android and iOS).
  • Proficient in devising test automation strategies, designing and reviewing test frameworks, and continuously enhancing approaches.
  • Hands-on experience in mobile test automation with Appium on Android and iOS devices.
  • Skilled in setting up test data in various environments for automation implementation.
  • Developed and executed automation scripts in production environments and provided status updates to management.
  • Experienced in various testing tools and domains, including HP ALM, Jira, Postman, GitHub, Jenkins, SAP Hybris, finance, healthcare, security, and e-commerce.

Accomplishments

  • Developed a comprehensive automated testing framework that significantly reduced the testing time and effort, resulting in faster release cycles and improved product quality.
  • Implemented robust test strategies and methodologies that increased the overall test coverage and detected critical defects early in the development cycle.
  • Successfully led the migration of manual testing processes to automated testing, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced human error.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring smooth and seamless integration of software components.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a highly skilled and cohesive testing team.
  • Received recognition for consistently delivering high-quality test deliverables and meeting project deadlines.
  • Actively contributed to process improvements by suggesting and implementing innovative testing approaches and tools.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and industry best practices, ensuring the adoption of cutting-edge testing techniques in projects.

Certification

HP QTP 11.X

Interests

Reading Blogs , listening to podcasts , Playing video games, Travelling, Gardening

Timeline

Senior SDET Engineer and QE Architect

GSPANN , CLIENT - Renuity Homes
05.2023 - Current

TOSCA BEGINNER

05-2021

Senior SDET

GSPANN, CLIENT - RODAN AND FIELDS
11.2020 - 04.2023

Test Lead

NETOMI aka MSGAI LABS PVT LTD
12.2016 - 01.2020

Senior QA Engineer

SafeNet Authentication Service
05.2016 - 12.2016

Senior QA Engineer

Syscom corporation Limited
12.2014 - 03.2016

Senior QA Engineer

Morgan Stanley
01.2014 - 11.2014

QA Engineer

CR Software
11.2012 - 01.2014

B. TECH - Electronics and Communication

Galgotia's College of Engineering and Technology
01.2008 - 2012.04

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ST Joseph's Inter college

Matriculation - undefined

ST Joseph's Inter College
Dikshant AgarwalSDET | QE Architect | Problem Solver