PARASHAR BAJPAI
QA Lead | Engineering Quality Through Automation & CI/CD
Pune
Summary
Results-driven QA professional with over 12 years of experience in the software industry, specializing in functional, automated, and performance testing, as well as the development of robust testing frameworks. Proficient in leveraging advanced tools such as Selenium, RestAssured, TestIM, Java, and Jenkins to enhance testing efficiency and quality. Notable achievements include the creation of an AI assistant that streamlined QA processes and significantly improved overall outcomes. Recognized for fostering collaborative environments and guiding teams toward continuous improvement and successful project delivery.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior QA Technical Specialist
Zensar Technologies
12.2023 - Current
- Led the creation and implementation of automated testing frameworks utilizing tools like Selenium, TestNG and RestAssured, achieving a 40% decrease in testing time.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to establish testing requirements and ensure the integration of best practices throughout the SDLC.
- Developed and executed detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for applications, ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience.
- Guided peers to promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Directed efforts in identifying, documenting, and tracking defects using JIRA, collaborating with development teams for timely resolution.
- Utilized TestIM to develop UI test scripts, increasing test coverage and enhancing execution efficiency.
- Involved in pen-testing to identify system vulnerabilities.
- Managed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, improving test reliability and delivery speed.
- Analyzed test results and provided comprehensive reports and metrics to stakeholders.
QA & Testing Engineer
Deutsche Bank
03.2019 - 12.2023
- Developed, maintained, and executed test cases for functional and regression tests.
- Involved in sprint planning and requirement gathering.
- Collaborated with BAs to recommend enhancements to development teams, improving product quality and system efficiency.
- Understanding business process flows and analyzing requirements.
- Involved in data migration and data reconciliation activities.
- Exposure on database testing and integration with the UI framework.
- Automated UI regression tests using Serenity, Java and Cucumber.
- Used RestAssured with Java to automate the critical API scenarios.
- Provided QA sign offs during release activities.
QA Specialist
PTC
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Led the design and execution of automated test scripts using Selenium and JUnit, improving test accuracy, repeatability, and coverage.
- Collaborated on building a robust test automation framework, significantly improving regression test cycle efficiency.
- Mentored QA engineers and fostered a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Utilized JMeter for performance testing to identify bottlenecks and optimize system responsiveness.
- Collaborated with product owners on baselining activities.
QA Engineer
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Developed, maintained, and executed test cases for functional, integration, and regression tests.
- Analyzed defects and performed root cause analysis.
- Enhanced the existing framework implementing a Page Object Model design pattern.
- Participated in agile ceremonies including daily standups and sprint planning.
Education
Diploma - Advanced Computing
CDAC
Pune07-2013
B.Tech - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Sikkim06-2012
Skills
Selenium WebDriver
Serenity
Cucumber
Java
TestIM
BDD
Postman
RestAssured
Jenkins
GitHub
JMeter
SQL
Pen-Testing
Generative AI
Prompt Engineering
HP-ALM
Agile
JIRA
SDLC and STLC
Team Management
Certification
AWS Cloud Quest: Generative AI Practitioner