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Mohan Sekar

Chennai

Summary

Detail-oriented Automation Engineer with over 13 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. Expertise in utilizing Git, Java, and SQL to optimize processes and elevate product quality. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in automation practices, ensuring the seamless integration and delivery of high-performing software solutions. Career objectives include further advancing automation technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Test Lead

HCL
01.2023 - Current
  • As a Senior Test Lead at HCL, I led the development and execution of automated testing frameworks using Python and PyTest for API, desktop applications, and simulator testing.
  • I coordinated a team of testers, overseeing test planning, case design, and execution to ensure optimal quality.
  • My responsibilities included ensuring thorough test coverage across API integrations, desktop functionality, and simulator behavior.
  • I also led defect management processes and worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables while meeting project deadlines.

Test Lead

HCL
03.2021 - 12.2022
  • As a Lead Automation Tester at Abbott, I spearheaded the development of a TestNG framework using Java and TestNG for automating tests of a heart failure management application.
  • I led a team of testers, guiding them in test case design, execution, and defect management.
  • Additionally, I implemented custom reports to provide clear, detailed insights into test results.
  • My role also involved coordinating with developers and stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration, and driving quality assurance processes to ensure the application met high standards of reliability and performance.

Automation Engineer

Cognizant
Chennai
12.2016 - 03.2021
  • Cognizant CMargin is a tool used for forecasting and tracking project estimations, income details, and overall project performance
  • It helps in managing and monitoring key project metrics, enabling teams to align their financial expectations with real-time data
  • As a tester, I was responsible for ensuring the tool's functionality across all regions by conducting API and UI testing
  • I validated the tool's ability to accurately calculate and display income, project estimations, and financial outcomes
  • My testing efforts included verifying API responses, ensuring data integrity, and performing UI testing to guarantee user-friendly interactions and smooth functionality
  • Overall, my role ensured the reliability and accuracy of CMargin in providing essential project insights

Sr. Associate

cognizant
Chennai
12.2011 - 12.2016
  • Design and Develop Automation Frameworks: Create and maintain scalable, reusable test automation frameworks using tools like Selenium, Appium, and Cucumber, to ensure efficient test execution.
  • Write and Maintain Automation Scripts: Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and smoke testing. Ensure scripts are up to date with the application’s code changes.
  • Integrate Automation with CI/CD Pipelines: Set up and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Travis CI, for continuous testing.
  • Test Execution and Reporting: Run automated tests across different platforms and devices, analyze results, and report defects or issues found during test execution.
  • Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with developers, product managers, and manual testers to understand requirements, provide feedback, and ensure alignment between automated and manual testing efforts.
  • Maintain Test Data and Environment: Design and manage test data for automated tests, and ensure that the test environments are correctly configured to run automation tests successfully.
  • Troubleshoot and Improve Automation: Investigate and resolve issues with automation scripts, tools, or environment failures, and continuously improve the efficiency, stability, and coverage of the automation suite.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - CSE

Anna University
05-2011

Skills

LANGUAGES

  • Python
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • SQL

DATABASE

  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL

VERSION CONTROL

  • GIT

CLOUD

  • AWS
  • AZURE

FRAMEWORKs

  • TestNg
  • Pytest
  • BDD

Timeline

Senior Test Lead

HCL
01.2023 - Current

Test Lead

HCL
03.2021 - 12.2022

Automation Engineer

Cognizant
12.2016 - 03.2021

Sr. Associate

cognizant
12.2011 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - CSE

Anna University

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