Shashank Wanzal

Test Engineer with 6+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance for web and mobile applications in Agile environments. Expertise in Java, JavaScript, Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, Appium, API testing, database testing, and automation framework design, with strong CI/CD integration using Jenkins and TeamCity. ISTQB Foundation Level certified, with a proven track record of increasing automation coverage, reducing defect leakage, and ensuring stable, on-time releases. Strong in manual and automated testing, defect management, and test strategy execution using industry-standard tools. Known for attention to detail, problem-solving, effective communication, and collaboration, with aspirations to grow into senior automation or test leadership roles.

• ISTQB Certified Tester | Member – Ministry of Testing | Active participant in Selenium, Playwright, and Appium automation communities

Over the past 6+ years as an Automation Test Engineer, my key accomplishments revolve around improving test efficiency, quality, and delivery speed.

One of my major achievements was designing and implementing a scalable automation framework using JavaScript, Playwright, Selenium, and TestNG, which increased automated test coverage from 30% to over 80% and reduced regression execution time by more than 60%.

I successfully integrated automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub Actions), enabling automated test execution on every build. This helped catch critical defects early and reduced production issues by nearly 40%.

In mobile automation, I led Appium-based testing for Android and iOS applications, stabilizing flaky tests and improving test reliability by implementing proper waits, retries, and parallel execution.

I’ve also played a key role in mentoring junior engineers, conducting code reviews, and establishing best practices for automation standards, which improved team productivity and test maintainability.

Additionally, my consistent collaboration with developers and product teams helped ensure faster releases without compromising quality, earning recognition for being a dependable quality advocate across projects.

• 6+ years of experience in manual and automation testing across web and mobile applications
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java, JavaScript, Playwright, Selenium, TestNG, and Appium
• Experienced in framework design, CI/CD integration, and cross-browser testing
• ISTQB Foundation Level certified with a strong focus on quality-driven delivery
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and adapt quickly to new technologies
• Passionate about continuous learning and staying updated with modern testing trends and tools