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Shashwat Sharma

Shashwat Sharma

Lead Test Engineer
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Accomplished QA professional with over 10 years of experience specializing in manual and automation testing, retail technology, and omnichannel operations. Proven expertise in Oracle Retail Xstore POS, mobile application QA, campaign management, return logistics, and inventory systems. Adept at leading full test cycles across SDLC/STLC, including functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT phases.

  • Led end-to-end testing initiatives for large-scale retail implementations, with hands-on expertise in Selenium (Java) and tools like JIRA, Jenkins, and TestNG.
  • Strong command of Core Java, including OOP principles, exception handling, and collections, complemented by SQL proficiency for backend validation.
  • Deep domain experience in omnichannel retail workflows (BOPIS, BORIS) and high-volume system testing under varying device, OS, and network conditions.
  • Skilled in mobile-specific QA—including native/web/hybrid app testing, ADB & DDMS log capture, and compatibility validation across devices and bandwidths.
  • Strong focus on process improvement, identifying test gaps, classifying defects by severity and priority, and collaborating effectively to drive product quality.
  • Active contributor to Agile teams, participating in sprint planning, peer reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions to boost QA maturity.
  • Track record of mentoring teammates, reviewing test cases, and facilitating test coverage alignment across distributed teams.
  • Known for clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and a collaborative spirit that bridges business expectations with technical delivery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Test Engineer

Valtech India Systems Pvt. Ltd.
08.2024 - Current

Sr. IT Consultant

Logic Information Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd
03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Led comprehensive testing efforts for Oracle Xstore POS implementation across retail stores nationwide, ensuring rollout quality and system stability.
  • Drafted and validated test cases based on business and functional requirements (BRDs and FRDs), covering workflows like inventory updates, returns, and promotional rules.
  • Executed end-to-end testing of retail modules including Customer Search, Gift Registry, and GST Tax Engine for both Sales and Inventory transactions.
  • Performed regression and UAT cycles for key features such as return workflows, CRM-based promotions, and security modules—ensuring minimal production defects.
  • Diagnosed high-priority issues through root cause and impact analysis, working alongside developers during defect triage and review sessions.
  • Tested ad hoc business requests and immediate production fixes, ensuring rapid validation and deployment without compromising quality.
  • Used JIRA extensively for defect logging, tracking, and collaborating with development teams on resolution timelines.
  • Contributed to Jenkins-based testing for store rollout and patch deployment automation, optimizing large-scale QA operations.
  • Verified campaign logic and CRM integrations, ensuring correct implementation of retail deals, promotions, and customer experience flows.
  • Engaged in continuous improvement by participating in requirement review sessions, sharing QA insights, and enhancing test coverage and quality standards.

Sr. Software Test Engineer

Qapitol QA Services Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 03.2022
  • Analyzed project requirements to derive detailed test scenarios for mobile application quality assurance.
  • Prepared and executed test cases covering key mobile operations like installation, interruption handling, recovery, and uninstallation.
  • Utilized ADB and DDMS tools for capturing logs, screenshots, and screen recordings during test execution and defect isolation.
  • Conducted compatibility testing across various Android devices, OS versions, and screen resolutions to ensure consistent performance.
  • Validated app behavior under varied network conditions (2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, and offline) to guarantee seamless functionality.
  • Focused on mobile-specific edge case scenarios, helping preempt production issues through exploratory testing.
  • Collaborated with development teams to analyze root causes and ensure timely defect resolution.
  • Tracked and managed defects using JIRA, ensuring transparent communication and traceability throughout the test cycle.
  • Executed functional and regression testing to validate new features and ensure existing functionalities remained intact.
  • Actively contributed to QA process improvement by identifying gaps and optimizing test strategy.

Software Test Engineer

Test Yantra Software Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Analyzed project specifications to define test objectives and identify coverage gaps in early development phases.
  • Designed, developed, and reviewed manual test cases to validate functionality across web and cross-platform environments.
  • Executed test cases across multiple browsers, operating systems, and devices to ensure consistent user experience and UI compatibility.
  • Performed regression and retesting cycles on modified builds, verifying defect fixes and preventing reoccurrence.
  • Identified, categorized, and logged bugs in JIRA, using severity and priority levels to support timely resolution.
  • Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions to align QA efforts across the team and onboard new testers effectively.
  • Collaborated with developers to clarify defect behavior and participated proactively in defect review and triage meetings.
  • Generated and shared daily QA reports, documenting test execution progress and defect status with key stakeholders.
  • Collected and monitored QA metrics, including test coverage, defect density, and resolution rate, to drive continuous improvement.
  • Maintained a strong QA communication loop

Education

MBA - Marketing

St Joseph's Evening College (Autonomous)
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Mahakal Institute of Technology & Science
Ujjain, India
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Ujjain Public School
Ujjain,India
04.2001 -

Skills

Manual Testing

Integration Testing

System Testing

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Globalization Testing (I18N and L10N)

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Training

  • Organization: Bhartiya Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), Ujjain (M.P.)
  • Description: Study of transmission of network
  • Duration: 27 Days
  • Learnings: As a learner, and study various problems and solutions. It was approx. one month training program which starts with basics of PSTN, includes interconnection technology OFC moves to Data communication technologies like TCP/IP, MPLS and covers access technologies BROADBAND, GSM, CDMA and imparts necessary knowledge about current and future technologies like 3G

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I will do my duties to the best of my ability.

Timeline

Lead Test Engineer

Valtech India Systems Pvt. Ltd.
08.2024 - Current

Sr. IT Consultant

Logic Information Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd
03.2022 - 08.2024

Sr. Software Test Engineer

Qapitol QA Services Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 03.2022

Software Test Engineer

Test Yantra Software Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 11.2018

MBA - Marketing

St Joseph's Evening College (Autonomous)
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Mahakal Institute of Technology & Science
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Ujjain Public School
04.2001 -

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