Santosh Srivastava
IT Professional | Quality Assurance Leader | Test Automation Strategist
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven IT professional with 14+ years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Test Automation. Proven expertise in implementing testing solutions across domains like Subsurface, Healthcare, and EDI. Known for strategizing automation frameworks that reduce test cycles by 30%, streamlining processes, and enhancing quality standards. Experienced in managing globally distributed teams and delivering high-quality solutions aligned with business goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior QA Engineer & Test Automation Architect
Shell
01.2018 - Current
- Strategized and executed QA practices for the Subsurface Wells portfolio, ensuring high-quality deliverables for tools like Petrosigns, Techlog, and OSDU
- Automated test cases for Shell Petrophysics and Geomechanics plugins on SLB Techlog, increasing efficiency and reducing manual effort
- Enhanced automation using tools such as Selenium, SpecFlow, and TOSCA, reducing test cycle times by 30%
- Led QA teams across geographies, fostering a collaborative 'One Team' culture to meet business objectives
- Experience in the subsurface domain primarily focused on the oil and gas sector
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
Edifecs
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Led end-to-end QA for healthcare applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Developed comprehensive EDI-based testing workflows, optimizing data integration processes
- Improved deployment reliability through robust desktop and web-based application strategies
Quality Assurance Specialist
Mindfire Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Designed QA strategies for healthcare and geoscience applications, reducing post-deployment defects by 25%
- Optimized EDI platform testing to ensure seamless external vendor integration
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electronics and Communications
Executive MBA - Product Leadership
Skills
Quality Assurance & Test Automation
Subsurface Domain Expertise (Petrosigns, Techlog, OSDU)
Desktop-Based and API-Based Automation
Test Strategy Development & Execution
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Vendor Management
Agile and SAFe Practices
EDI Systems & Healthcare Domain Testing
Continuous Improvement & Transparent Communication
Test Automation Tools: Selenium
Test Automation Tools: Appium
Test Automation Tools: Postman
Test Management: JIRA
Test Management: Azure DevOps
Test Management: TestRail
Programming Languages: Python
Programming Languages: Java
Programming Languages: JavaScript
Subsurface Tools: Petrosigns
Subsurface Tools: Techlog
Subsurface Tools: OSDU
CI/CD: Jenkins
CI/CD: Azure DevOps
Desktop and API Testing Frameworks
Certification
Certified SAFe Agilist
Leadershipandachievements
- Built and mentored QA teams across global locations, instilling collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Reduced test cycle times by 30%, delivering faster and efficient releases.
- Played a critical role in vendor management, achieving cost savings while maintaining high quality standards.
Timeline
Senior QA Engineer & Test Automation Architect - Shell
01.2018 - Current
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist - Edifecs
01.2013 - 01.2018
Quality Assurance Specialist - Mindfire Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2013
ICFAI University - Bachelor's Degree, Electronics and Communications
Institute of Product Leadership - Executive MBA, Product Leadership