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RAJNIKANT SHARMA

RAJNIKANT SHARMA

Summary

Results-driven Automation and Quality Assurance professional with 12+ years of experience in test automation, defect management, and root cause analysis. Skilled in mentoring teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure reliable and scalable software delivery.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

AUMOVIO (Continental)

Technical Lead
PL Parking
11.2022 - Current
  • Owned end-to-end quality architecture and testing execution for automotive systems.
  • Translated business and system requirements into risk-based test strategies.
  • Designed and developed scalable Python-based automation frameworks.
  • Integrated automation execution with CI/CD pipelines and enforced quality gates.
  • Executed system, integration, backend, and regression testing.
  • Performed automation code reviews and mentored QA/SDET engineers.
  • Collaborated with developers, architects, DevOps, and product owners for release sign-off.

HCL Technologies

Technical Lead
BSM Tool Automation
12.2020 - 10.2022
  • Designed and implemented automation solutions using Python, Perl, and Shell scripting.
  • Conducted code validation, testing, and reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Authored detailed implementation and design documents for automation frameworks.
  • Worked closely with multiple teams to analyze requirements and deliver scalable automation.

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NDMP Regression Testing and Automation
07.2019 - 11.2020
  • Developed Perl and Python automation using NACL libraries for NDMP regression testing.
  • Worked extensively on storage concepts: Aggregate, Volumes, Vserver, MNMC, Cluster.
  • Executed system-level storage validation and protocol testing.
  • Identified defects, raised BURTs, and supported defect triage.

Capgemini

Consultant
Web Services Automation Testing
07.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed Python-based automation scripts using SAPI framework for API/web services testing and Selenium with Python for UI automation.
  • Performed backend data validation using SQL queries on Sybase databases.
  • Identified, logged, and tracked defects across the complete defect lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Owned end-to-end QA activities, including test planning, execution, defect triage, regression, and release sign-off.
  • Provided automation framework support, enhancements, and guidance across global teams.

HCL Technologies

Lead Engineer
Smart Test Regression Tool
11.2014 - 06.2017
  • Automated tool validation using Robot Framework (Python-based).
  • Designed and implemented Perl/Python scripts for the Smart Test Regression Tool, enabling regression coverage for DSAT, CFLOW, Function Extractor, PTS, and RBT features.
  • Performed backend data validation using SQL for data insertion and retrieval.
  • Collaborated with multiple teams by supplying validated backend data to support testing activities.

KPIT

Software Engineer
Driver Generation Tool
10.2012 - 10.2014
  • Developed Perl modules for AUTOSAR driver code generation.
  • Wrote Perl modules to generate C source and header files for microcontroller applications.
  • Created Perl automation scripts to support testing activities.
  • Tested system and tool reports for correctness.
  • Prepared test reports and user manuals.
  • Created and maintained test plans for test execution.

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science

BPUT / GIET Gunupur
Gunupur, Odisha

Skills

QA Leadership & Strategy :

  • Test Lead with end-to-end QA ownership and quality strategy definition
  • Defined test strategy, scope, risk analysis, and release sign-off
  • Strong expertise in defect management and root cause analysis
  • Led code reviews, technical mentoring, and QA best practices

Automation & SDET Skills

  • Python Automation (SDET) with scalable automation framework design
  • UI automation using Selenium with Python
  • API automation and validation using Python, PyTest, and Postman
  • Test automation using Robot Framework
  • Designed and maintained hybrid / modular automation frameworks

API & Manual Testing

  • Comprehensive API testing using Swagger (OpenAPI) and Postman
  • Strong experience in manual testing (functional, regression, sanity, UAT)
  • Expertise in test case design, execution, and test reporting

Programming & Scripting

  • Proficient in Python for automation, utilities, and test tools
  • Hands-on experience with PyTest for test execution and reporting
  • Scripting knowledge in Shell and Perl

Databases

  • Backend and data validation experience with MySQL, Oracle, Sybase, and MongoDB
  • Strong skills in SQL and NoSQL data verification

DevOps & CI/CD

  • CI/CD pipeline integration using Jenkins
  • Experience with Docker and containerized test environments
  • Source code management using Git

Tools & Test Management

  • Defect tracking and test management using JIRA and ALM
  • Requirement traceability and validation using DOORS
  • Job scheduling and batch monitoring using AutoSys

Domain Experience

  • Experience in banking, networking, storage, embedded and automotive domains
  • Storage domain expertise including enterprise storage systems, data integrity, performance, and reliability testing
  • Hands-on experience in Automotive testing using OEM carmaker tools across HIL and SIL environments to validate embedded control systems

Timeline

AUMOVIO (Continental)

Technical Lead
11.2022 - Current

HCL Technologies

Technical Lead
12.2020 - 10.2022

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07.2019 - 11.2020

Capgemini

Consultant
07.2017 - 06.2019

HCL Technologies

Lead Engineer
11.2014 - 06.2017

KPIT

Software Engineer
10.2012 - 10.2014

B.Tech - Computer Science

BPUT / GIET Gunupur
RAJNIKANT SHARMA