Experienced QA Automation Architect with 14 years in quality engineering and 6 years specializing in Tricentis TOSCA. Developed enterprise-scale automation frameworks in Salesforce CRM, SAP SD, Banking, and Healthcare. Led CI/CD integration through Azure DevOps and implemented Shift-Left strategies, achieving significant reductions in regression cycle time. Translated automation investments into measurable business outcomes and accelerated release cycles.
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Iswarya Baskaran
TOSCA Automation Specialist/ Test Automation Senior Analyst
COIMBATORE
Summary
Overview
8
Certifications
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accenture
Test Automation Senior Analyst – Acting TOSCA Lead
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Architected an end-to-end TOSCA automation framework with 400+ reusable test components across Salesforce CRM modules (Lead-to-Opportunity, Case Management, CPQ) — achieving a ~65% reduction in regression cycle time.
- Implemented TCD and TDS configurations for parameterized, multi-environment test execution (DEV, QA, UAT, PROD) using Distributed Execution (DEX), enabling parallel runs at enterprise scale.
- Integrated TOSCA with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for automated nightly regression runs, delivering continuous quality feedback aligned to SAFe PI cycles.
- Mentored junior analysts on TOSCA best practices, DEX configuration, and test design standards, while enhancing overall team performance.
- Delivered comprehensive API, UI, and end-to-end regression automation; collaborated with BAs and architects in SAFe ceremonies to define test strategies, traceability matrices, and entry/exit criteria.
- Pioneered Shift-Left quality practices—embedded test design from the requirements phase, detecting defects three times earlier in the SDLC, and significantly reducing rework costs.
Wipro Technologies
Senior Project Engineer – QA Automation
01.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Designed and executed TOSCA automation for SAP SD modules (Order Management, Billing, Fulfillment, Delivery); built scalable TCD/TDS framework libraries reused across three project streams.
- Developed end-to-end Order-to-Cash workflow coverage, integrating SAP SD automation with regression suites triggered via Azure DevOps pipelines.
- Led defect triage and root cause analysis sessions, reducing the defect escape rate by implementing early regression gating within Agile sprint cycles.
- Configured TDS (Test Data Service) for parameterized test execution across DEV, QA, UAT, and PROD environments using TOSCA DEX for distributed, concurrent execution.
Wipro Technologies
Senior Project Engineer – QA
01.2016 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Drove TOSCA adoption on the TD Bank program — built the initial framework from scratch, evangelized the tool to stakeholders, and trained four team members; attained TOSCA AS1, AS2, TDS, and AE1 certifications during this tenure.
- Executed functional, regression, and integration testing for TD Bank applications, ensuring SOX compliance across six major release cycles, achieving zero-defect go-lives.
- Managed onshore/offshore test schedules, and established defect management governance, including triage cadence, severity classification, and leadership reporting.
Wipro Technologies
Project Engineer – QA
01.2012 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Executed functional and regression testing for Citi Bank's core banking applications, ensuring quality across payment processing, account management, and reporting modules.
- Designed test cases from business requirements; managed full defect lifecycle, achieving 98% defect closure within sprints during quarterly high-volume release cycles.
Education
VIT Chennai (Vellore Institute of Technology)Chennai, India
M.Sc from Information Technology
University Overview
Sri Krishna Arts & Science CollegeCoimbatore, India
B.Sc from Biotechnology
University Overview
Skills
TOSCA automation
Test automation framework
API testing
UI testing
Regression testing
Test data management
Distributed execution
Azure DevOps integration
CI/CD pipelines
Agile methodologies
Team leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Certification
TOSCA AS1
Timeline
Test Automation Senior Analyst – Acting TOSCA Lead
Accenture
03.2021 - Current
Senior Project Engineer – QA Automation
Wipro Technologies
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Project Engineer – QA
Wipro Technologies
01.2016 - 01.2019
Project Engineer – QA
Wipro Technologies
01.2012 - 01.2016
VIT Chennai (Vellore Institute of Technology)
M.Sc from Information Technology
Sri Krishna Arts & Science College
B.Sc from Biotechnology