Hem Singh Bist
Senior Automation Architect
Delhi,DL
Summary
Results-driven professional with 12+ years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing advanced test automation frameworks. Expert in building scalable, reusable automation solutions tailored to frontend, backend, API, and cloud applications. Skilled in leveraging Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Bamboo to streamline software quality processes.
Proficient in creating Hybrid and Page Object Model frameworks, integrating test automation with version control (Git/SVN) and bug tracking tools (JIRA). Experienced in Web Services testing using REST Assured and enhancing test coverage with robust scripts for complex enterprise applications.
Key achievements include:
- Leading the design of a capital markets automation framework, reducing regression testing time by 50%.
- Developing SWIFT and SEPA transaction automation, improving test reliability and compliance while cutting production defects by 30%.
Strong leader with a proven track record of mentoring teams, driving collaboration, and delivering high-impact solutions in Agile environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Technology Solutions Lead -L2
Gemini Solutions
07.2022 - Current
- Experienced in developing customized Data, Hybrid, and BDD frameworks using Selenium/java,TestNG/JUnit, TFS, Maven, GitHub, and Jenkins to meet business requirements
- Skilled in creating diverse automation frameworks such as Page Objects, Page Factory, and Keyword-Driven, Data-Driven, and Behavior-Driven frameworks
- Led the development of in-house QA Core Frameworks in Python and Java, including UGTF, GemGen-CT, and Autolytics (AI/ML for test result analysis)
- Spearheaded the creation of a no-code automation solution with Java, Selenium, Appium, Spring Boot, Angular, and Node.js, reducing engineering dependency for non-technical users
- Integrated REST APIs and WebSocket’s with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions for seamless framework integration
- Designed a drag-and-drop interface using Angular and TypeScript for user-friendly automation
- Used MongoDB and PostgreSQL to store test data, ensuring scalability and flexibility
- Built reusable automation components with Spring Boot and Java for high performance
- Enhanced reporting using Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Grafana for test insights and defect trends
- Ensured cross-platform compatibility with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments
- Integrated AI/ML for intelligent defect detection using TensorFlow and Python
- Reduced test creation time by 50% through training and user support
- Collaborated with technology teams to design tailored QA automation solutions and roadmaps
- Guided teams on UGTF and Selenium, ensuring dynamic, loosely coupled frameworks
- Developed a performance automation framework and Mocking Engine for API simulation using Mockito and JMock
- Configured Jenkins pipelines for end-to-end release candidate execution across platforms
- Led code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code
- Optimized QA processes through gap analysis and strategic direction for tools, scripts, and frameworks
- Defined strategic roadmaps for QA automation, data, and API testing
- Established CI/CD pipelines, improving deployment efficiency by 20%
- Automated test environments with Docker and Kubernetes, reducing infrastructure setup time by 10%
- Integrated security testing into CI/CD pipelines with Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Snyk, reducing vulnerabilities by 30%
- Deployed scalable test environments on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, increasing scalability by 40%
- Leveraged cloud-native solutions for efficient and cost-effective testing strategies
- Led global teams, mentoring engineers in advanced testing methodologies and tools
- Conducted training sessions to standardize best practices and enhance team skills
Senior Software Engineer
IHS Markit(Now S&P Global)
12.2014 - 07.2022
- Developed automated scripts for the Markit Corporate Action Automation Team
- Create end-to-end test scenarios for Kafka pipelines, including message validation, error handling, and performance benchmarks,Simulate Kafka downtimes and failures for testing recovery processes (e.g., ISR, replication, failovers).
- Integrated the base automation framework, versioned in SVN, with the Bamboo tool for scheduled daily or weekly execution of scripts
- Monitored and tracked the health of automation scripts executed through Bamboo
- Maintained the architecture of the automation test suite, consistently exploring advanced technologies to enhance the current framework
- Designed solutions for handling multiple entity processing within the automation framework
- Continuously monitored application servers such as WebLogic and WebSphere for performance and reliability
- Prioritized and resolved defects logged in the defect tracking system (JIRA)
- Automated web services testing using HTTP methods like HTTP PUT and HTTP GET
- Wrote efficient automated scripts leveraging Selenium and WebDriver for web application testing
- Created scripts to perform load testing on web-based applications
- Eliminated Windows dependencies in the automation suite by integrating PhantomJS, improving framework speed and efficiency
- Implemented Extent Reports for dynamic and insightful reporting and analysis
- Configured and executed the automation framework in UNIX environments using X-Ming and X11 consoles
- Conducted knowledge transfer sessions for automation newcomers and manual testers to enable independent use and expansion of the base automation framework
- Performed performance testing for in-house web applications using JMeter
- Analyzed AWR (Oracle) and Postgres (PG Badger) reports to identify and address long-running queries, I/O bottlenecks, and other performance metrics
- Developed and maintained performance engine code for effective performance testing
Senior Software Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2011 - 12.2014
- Conducted UI and database automation for the backend website
- Automated diverse test cases using an internal framework
- Executed regression test batches, analyzed failures, and resolved script issues
- Provided daily status updates and fault reports, collaborating closely with clients to address issues and ensure project progress
- Managed bug tracking and reporting efficiently using ALM and JIRA
- Performed manual testing of web services using Postman and automated them with Rest Assured
- Enhanced the existing framework for web services automation and developed detailed test cases
- Collaborated with the design team to understand end-to-end functionalities based on business requirements, creating test scenarios and test cases accordingly
- Managed defect tracking, retesting, and adherence to the defect lifecycle management process
- Designed automation scripts and Java code to implement SWIFT/SEPA functionalities
Education
Computer Science
G.L.Bajaj Institute of Technology And Management
Greater Noida, India 08.2006 - 06.2010
ISC - Science
Spring Dale School
Lucknow 04.2003 - 05.2004
ICSE -
Spring Dale School
Lucknow 04.2001 - 04.2002
Skills
Automation Framework Development
Selenium, Appium, WebDriverIO, Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG, REST Assured
Maven,Gradle
Java, Python, Shell Scripting
Oracle, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL
Prometheus, Grafana, Cloudwatch, Telegraph, Influx DB
Window, Linux
Jenkins, Cloud Bees, GitHub Actions
Docker, Kubernetes
AWS, Azure, GCP
Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Git Lab
Service-Now, JIRA, Confluence,Crucible
API Testing, Microservices Testing, Kafka Testing
Burp Suite, Snyk,ZAP, SonarQube,Pynt,Coverity
Cloud Automation
Leadership, Strategic Planning, Communication
Problem Solving, Team Building
Accomplishments
- Successfully developed and implemented efficient automation frameworks resulting in improved test coverage and faster release cycles.
- Achieved optimization in automating Angular Web Applications, enhancing the reliability and speed of testing processes.
- Implemented and managed continuous integration, ensuring a streamlined and automated testing pipeline.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively to align automation goals with overall business objectives.
Awards
- Tester’s Choice – “Extra Mile” Award, StateFarm
- Excellent Performance Award, StateFarm
- Valuable Contribution Performance Award, iGate
- Excellent Performance Award, iGate
- Employee of The Quarter Award, IHS Markit
Projects
Project 1: Designed a cross-platform test automation framework for a global e-commerce platform, reducing testing time by 40%.
Project 2: Integrated security and performance testing into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring 100% compliance with industry standards.
Project 3: Led a team to implement a containerized testing environment on AWS, achieving cost savings and scalability.
Timeline
Technology Solutions Lead -L2
Gemini Solutions
07.2022 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
IHS Markit(Now S&P Global)
12.2014 - 07.2022
Senior Software Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2011 - 12.2014
Computer Science
G.L.Bajaj Institute of Technology And Management
08.2006 - 06.2010
ISC - Science
Spring Dale School
04.2003 - 05.2004
ICSE -
Spring Dale School
04.2001 - 04.2002