Shailesh Srivastava
Pune
Summary
Dynamic QA leader with a proven track record at CitiBank, driving automation strategies that achieved 100% API test coverage. Expert in BDD and data validation, I excel in optimizing processes and fostering collaboration, ensuring high-quality software delivery while championing innovative testing methodologies and AI integration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP- Testing Senior Manager
CitiBank
05.2022 - Current
- Established and led the QA team of 15 professionals in the CRM space, defining scalable QA frameworks, automation strategies, and best practices. Spearheaded collaboration efforts to improve overall product quality, ensure timely delivery, and align testing with business objectives.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive test automation strategy using Cucumber, BDD, Selenium, Rest Assured, and the in-house FAST Framework for web and API testing—achieving 100% automation coverage for APIs and ~80% for UI, dramatically accelerating regression cycles and improving test reliability.
- Implemented Chatbot testing framework using Stylus and Python, automating conversational workflows and significantly improving chatbot QA efficiency.
- Implemented mobile automation testing using Appium and Android Virtual Studio, fully integrated with the FAST Framework, enabling scalable and efficient mobile testing with reduced dependency on physical devices.
- Championed a shift-left QA approach through BDD-style automation, driving early defect detection, stronger developer collaboration, and faster time-to-market.
- Recognized as the AI Champion for QA, leading the adoption and integration of Generative AI tools like GitHub Co-Pilot to innovate test automation, increase coverage, and enhance team productivity.
- Presented AI-driven automation strategies and Co-Pilot use cases in Tech Tom sessions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technology advancement across the organization
AVP- Test Lead
WellsFargo
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Led the Automation COE team for the Credit Risk Application (CCR), driving automation initiatives and improving test coverage and efficiency.
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of the Automation Rating Workbench, enhancing sprint-based automation efforts for agile teams and improving testing velocity.
- Managed the end-to-end testing application for the Market Risk domain, utilizing Cucumber, Selenium, and UFT to ensure comprehensive coverage and reliable test execution.
- Developed and implemented a robust effort/duration estimation workbench based on PERT, Analogous, and Parametric estimation models, ensuring more accurate planning and resource allocation.
- Introduced and standardized a Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) for the QA team, enabling early risk identification and mitigation across projects.
- Created and implemented a risk identification workbench and risk estimation model, enabling proactive risk management and ensuring high-quality delivery.
Test Automation Architect
Deutsche Bank
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Development and Implementation of Big Data ecosystem Automation testing Framework using Scala, Spark
- Implemented solutions for Test Environment hydration from various sources utilizing Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Map Reduce Frameworks, Hive
- Developed Automation framework using Rest Assured for API/ Web Service testing
- Successfully delivered one click automation solution for Treasury Trading application API Testing
- Performance Testing of applications using Apache JMETER
- Establishing & enforcing Standard Test Processes & Deliverable (including defect management and quality metrics reporting) within the process to streamline testing and support automation & manual testing efforts
Test Automation Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed Test Automation COE team consist of 10+ QA resources present at onshore/Offshore location
- Designed the automation framework for stable use cases using Selenium Webdriver, Core Java
- Preparing the traceability matrix for the project status and managing the test plan with leads
- Filing the Defects/bugs through JIRA tool and troubleshooting along with re-validation of JIRA for closure of the testing cycle
QA Lead
Genpact Capital Market
03.2010 - 12.2014
- Automated Trade flow regression test for Treasury Trading application using Selenium WebDriver using TestNG Framework
- It's one Click Automated solution which can be configured to run overnight using Jenkins
- Automation framework for FIX 4.5 Trade messages for Chicago Mercantile Exchange CME, LME, OSE, TSE exchanges
- Requirements gathering/ understanding and producing high quality test plans, test strategies, associated test ware documents and support processes for the execution of tests at the project level
Software Engineer
Ocwen Financial Solution Pvt LTD
08.2007 - 03.2010
- Written Test Scenario, Cases by mapping through Functional Requirements
- Develop Perl scripts to check ETL transaction between Progress and Oracle DB
- Automation utilities development using Java, vb scripts for build checkout and server status
Skills
✅ QA Leadership & Strategy – Established and led high-performing QA teams from the ground up, defining and implementing scalable QA processes, automation frameworks, and best practices Directed cross-functional teams to enhance software quality, improve testing efficiency, and align QA efforts with business objectives
✅ Test Automation – Expertise in designing and implementing UI, API, and data automation using BDD (Cucumber with Java), Selenium, Playwright, and RestAssured Developed custom automation frameworks to accelerate test execution and improve test coverage, ensuring faster and more reliable software releases
✅ AI & Co-Pilot Integration – Spearheaded the adoption of Co-Pilot for test automation, enabling AI-driven script generation, reducing manual effort, and significantly improving test efficiency and accuracy Led the team in integrating AI-based solutions to enhance the automation strategy
✅ Data Testing and Validation – Extensive experience in ETL testing, SQL validation, Tableau testing, and end-to-end data pipeline validation to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance Automated data validation processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors
✅ Process Optimization and Shift-Left Testing – Championed shift-left testing by implementing BDD-style automation, enabling early defect detection, seamless developer-QA collaboration, and faster issue resolution Optimized test processes, resource allocation, and defect tracking to minimize defect leakage and enhance release cycles
✅ Tech Evangelism & Thought Leadership – Presented Innovative automation strategies, AI-driven testing, and Co-Pilot use cases in Tech Tom sessions, educating teams on advanced testing methodologies and fostering a culture of continuous learning
Certification
- Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering from UPTU
- Post graduate certification in Cloud Computing
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Oracle Certified Java SE 8 Programmer.
Timeline
VP- Testing Senior Manager
CitiBank
05.2022 - Current
AVP- Test Lead
WellsFargo
11.2020 - 05.2022
Test Automation Architect
Deutsche Bank
06.2016 - 11.2020
Test Automation Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2014 - 06.2016
QA Lead
Genpact Capital Market
03.2010 - 12.2014
Software Engineer
Ocwen Financial Solution Pvt LTD
08.2007 - 03.2010
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