JEEVAN NIKAM
Pune
Summary
Quality engineering leader with expertise in automation frameworks and test strategy development. Achieved significant reductions in client onboarding testing cycles at BNY through effective initiatives. Proficient in Java, team management, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and innovative quality engineering practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Quality Engineering
BNY
Pune
09.2021 - Current
- Led the development of a Java-based autonomous automation framework, streamlining client onboarding processes.
- Reduced UAT testing lifecycle from six months to two months through strategic leadership and Java expertise.
- Managed a team of 10 automation engineers, ensuring project success and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded the creation of comprehensive test strategies for new client implementations.
- Collaborated with platform leadership to refine quality engineering practices.
- Designing an AI-based solution for building an end-to-end autonomous regression suite.
- Streamlined decision-making processes for testing initiatives in client onboarding projects.
- Engaged with Operations users to identify automation requirements and empower them with new solutions.
Senior QA Engineer Automation
Synechron Technologies
Navi Mumbai
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Automated server-side processing of Kafka messages to enhance system efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive test cases using BDD and Cucumber to ensure robust functionality.
- Integrated new test cases into existing BDD framework for streamlined testing.
- Executed extensive automation of regression and functional test suites with Selenium WebDriver, JAVA, and TestNG.
- Optimized testing processes through integration with GitLab for improved collaboration.
- Implemented automated testing protocols for Azure and Active Directory environments.
Senior QA Engineer Automation
Reliance Jio Infocomm
Mumbai
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Designed and developed web automation and API automation frameworks using Selenium, Rest-Assured, POM, TestNG, Extent Report, and Maven.
- Created mobile automation frameworks for Android and iOS utilizing Appium and integrating with pCloudy.
- Developed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins for web, mobile, API, and performance automation projects.
- Conducted performance analysis and optimizations using JMeter to enhance system efficiency.
- Led QA team while mentoring junior members to improve overall team performance.
Software Engineer
R Systems Internationals Ltd
Noida
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed automation framework for testing Rest-API using JMeter and Java.
- Extensively automated regression and functional test suites with Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG.
- Integrated automated testing process with Jenkins to enhance CI/CD pipeline.
Software Test Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Kolkata
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Designed and implemented automated testing tools for database impacts and software scenarios.
- Prepared use cases and specifications to identify and document software issues.
- Conducted web automation testing using Selenium and performance testing with JMeter.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Pune University
Pune Institute of Computer Technology
Pune05.2014
CJET JAVA - Java
CMC Ltd
Pune12.2014
Skills
- Java
- Selenium
- Rest-Assured
- GitLab
- JMeter
- MySQL
- Unix
- Jenkins
- OKRs and kpis
- Test Strategy
- Automation Framework Development
- Test strategy development
- Continuous integration
- Performance testing
- Quality assurance
- Team management
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Test Planning
- Quality Engineering Innovation
Awards
- 🏆 Awarded for Innovation
Honored with the Yearly Innovation Award by the Enterprise Quality Engineering Team for outstanding contributions to test automation in the Middle Office platform. - 📜 Certificate of Recognition – Reliance Jio
Recognized for successfully automating Web, Mobile, and API platforms within just six months, showcasing speed and technical excellence. - 🌟 Top Performance – Reliance Jio
Earned the highest rating in the annual appraisal cycle, reflecting consistent high performance and dedication. - 🙌 Leadership Appreciation – R Systems
Received accolades from senior leadership for effectively automating REST APIs using JMeter, streamlining performance testing processes. - 🌟 Top Performance – R Systems
Once again, accredited with the highest rating during the annual performance evaluation, reaffirming commitment to quality and innovation.
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Vice President Quality Engineering
BNY
09.2021 - Current
Senior QA Engineer Automation
Synechron Technologies
08.2019 - 08.2021
Senior QA Engineer Automation
Reliance Jio Infocomm
09.2018 - 08.2019
Software Engineer
R Systems Internationals Ltd
12.2016 - 07.2018
Software Test Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
01.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Pune University
Pune Institute of Computer Technology
CJET JAVA - Java
CMC Ltd
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