Nitin Angadi
Bengaluru
Summary
Over 14 years of IT experience, including 11 years specializing in automation testing with expertise in manual and automated QA practices. Successfully led end-to-end QA strategies for enterprise applications, particularly within the Guidewire Insurance Suite. Developed and implemented automation frameworks using Selenium, Robot Framework, and TestNG, enhancing scalability and maintainability. Proficient in API automation and integrating test automation with CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous testing and expedited releases.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
PwC
Bengaluru
06.2021 - Current
- Strong hands-on experience across the Guidewire Insurance Suite – Policy Center, Claim Center
- Led automation initiatives across multiple Lines of Business (LOBs) in Policy Center (Commercial Auto, Workers Compensation, Businessowners and Commercial Umbrella) streamlining testing processes and ensuring consistency.
- Partnered with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to understand new Guidewire requirements and automated newly introduced functionalities aligned with evolving business goals.
- Designed and developed robust Data Driven Selenium with Java, enabling scalable, reusable test suites.
- Defined automation scope for Agile development cycles, scripting and executing tests aligned with sprint milestones.
- Implemented and managed CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, scheduling automated regression and smoke test suites to streamline deployments and improve release reliability.
- Maintained the project’s main Git repository, overseeing seamless code integration and ensuring version control best practices.
- Regularly engaged with senior management to communicate progress, project risks, and delivery timelines, enabling strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated with the GenAI team to generate production-like test data from legacy systems using AI solutions, enhancing the realism of test scenarios.
- Worked closely with business analysts, developers, and onshore stakeholders to align testing efforts with business and technical requirements.
Team Leader
State Street Global Advisors
Bengaluru
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Led the automation team, improving overall testing efficiency by over 60% through strategic framework development and process optimization.
- Designed and implemented a custom TestNG framework using Selenium with Java, enabling scalable and maintainable test automation.
- Defined automation scope for each project milestone, supporting the team in script development aligned with user stories and requirements.
- Enforced coding standards and ensured weekly GitHub updates, maintaining code quality and version control.
- Owned and executed the regression suite for every production release, delivering detailed test results and providing final sign-off for automation readiness.
- Directed QA teams across multiple Agile projects, managing end-to-end testing life cycles and ensuring timely, high-quality software delivery.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define requirements and led the creation of RTMs, test strategies, and test plans, aligning testing with business goals.
- Conducted defect triage and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), improving defect resolution by 25% and reducing post-release issues by 20%.
- Led stakeholder demos and obtained user story sign-offs, enhancing transparency and accelerating release approvals.
- Oversaw production validation and checkout sign-offs, coordinated cross-project regression efforts, and ensured seamless, defect-free deployments.
Staff Consultant
Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Automation testing to automate middleware applications.
- Analyzed automation framework and suite and recommended enhancements to same.
- Automated the test cases to post the transaction through the GreenHat tester tool.
Senior Test Engineer
Mindtree Ltd
Bengaluru
08.2011 - 10.2015
- Developed and executed automated test scripts using QTP for Clearing and Settlement applications.
- Maintained a structured repository of reusable test scripts and suites; used descriptive programming to enhance script flexibility.
- Designed automated input data generation tools for end-to-end Cash Market C&S scenarios, improving test coverage.
- Actively participated in all phases of the SDLC, including planning, design, execution, and defect management.
- Performed functional testing, developed detailed test scenarios based on business requirements, and managed test cases in Quality Center (ALM).
Education
B. E - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Gogte Instuite of Technology
Belgaum05-2011
Skills
- Guidewire Insurance Suite
- Automation testing and tools
- UI automation
- Selenium with Java and C#
- Robot Framework and Python
- REST Assured and ReadyAPI
- Bug management tools
- JIRA and TFS
- Quality control and ALM
- Azure DevOps and Jenkins
- GitHub version control
- GitHub and SourceTree
Certification
Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
Personal Information
- Passport Number: J8298637
- Date of Birth: 06/28/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Manager
PwC
06.2021 - Current
Team Leader
State Street Global Advisors
10.2016 - 06.2017
Staff Consultant
Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd
10.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Test Engineer
Mindtree Ltd
08.2011 - 10.2015
B. E - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Gogte Instuite of Technology