Shirish Bhojkar
Test Automation Architect
Pune
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and talented leader with analytical approach to business planning. Responsible for developing new software solutions, digitization, increasing business agility, adopting new technologies and committed to drive innovation.
In current high-profile role managed multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Able to drive more than 30% reduction in cost by introducing appropriate functional and automation processes. Led cross-functional globally dispersed team to redefine firm's QA methodology and practice. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Consultant (Testing & DevOps)
Atos
Pune
04.2021 - Current
- Managing QA deliveries including planning, estimating and completing test cycles, managing risk and issues, status reporting, engaging successfully with developers, BA's and project managers to thoroughly understand products and ensure delivery on time and within budget
- Lead, advice and mentor diverse teams in technical and functional delivery aspects at enterprise and bank segment.
- Continuous improvement , streamlining processes and ensure quality of software product thereby develop and design standards and procedures.
- Working closely with leadership to contribute towards identifying and recommending process improvements to enhance quality deliverables
- Formed, Trained and Managed UI Automation, API Automation, DevOps and Service Virtualization.
- Automation framework development using selenium, java BDD cucumber + TestNG for UI and using Rest-Assured for API
- Implementation of effective version controlling , Pipeline Creation, Code quality check, Containerization , artifactory for backup, configuration management, Deployment and continuous monitoring in CoLo and Ephemeral environment.
- Designed and implemented Azure DevOps /Jenkins CI/CD build pipeline for Automation
Manager-Testing (Functional, Automation & DevOps)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Pune
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Preparing project plan, resource loading plan, resource management, risk management and project closure.
- Successfully handled 4 programs by implementing robust automation framework suitable for API, UI and service virtualization
- Provide in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions
- Persuade and influence others through comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills
- Mentor software development and testing teams, encourage effective use of Test Automation, Adoption of DevOps tooling, SV and agile Methodology. Promote use of best practices and design patterns for effective outcome which reduces effort
- Implement Agile Scrum Methodology throughout organization to improve communications and provide more transparency across departments and to obtain great business value, managing multiple products
- Prepare POC/Pilot of DevOps Tooling, API and UI automation for tool fit analysis considering technology landscape, future roadmap and budget. Prepare Resource loading sheet, ROI measurement.
- Support Product Owners to manage backlog and guide teams with respect to priorities and scope
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
- Coordinated with off-site staff to verify correct use of test procedures and confirm accurate reporting
- Defined testing and acceptance strategies and determined quality assurance benchmarks
Technical Test Lead
Wipro Technology
Pune
05.2014 - 06.2019
- Coordination with stakeholders for requirement gathering, design phase, progress of program , change management and closure
- Developed organization capabilities in Test Automation and Service Virtualization and presented it 15+ customers
- Providing solutions for Service Virtualization, Continuous Integration and Deployment, Test Environment management and Test Automation
- Successfully implemented DevOps in 34 applications, which includes 29 Java, 5 Dot Net applications
- Jenkins Build Jobs Triggering Builds after developer’s check-ins code with Maven/Ant/Gradle. Source Code Analysis using Sonar-Cube
- Initiate application scheduling session, Understand technical landscape and program architecture and prepare plan for DevOps implementation
- Prepared Test plan and strategy document for UI Automation ,SV, API testing, DB Testing
- Initiate application planning session, Understand the technical landscape and program architecture and identify the potential candidates for service virtualization and prepare the plan/strategy for SV & API testing
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints
- Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts
- Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction
Consultant
TIBCO
Pune
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Initiate application scheduling session, Understand technical landscape and program architecture and prepare plan for DevOps implementation
- Dealt with 10 + clients to assist with adaption of middleware technologies using TIBCO products
- Discussions with wider programs to define approach of implementing Automation and Service Virtualization
- Pipeline Creation for Automation and SV artifacts
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines
- Automated system e-commerce features to improve client sales
- Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
Sr Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Pune
02.2013 - 09.2013
- Prepare API automation scripts for REST, SOAP, MQ, JMS & UI Automation
- Trained 100 + employees on SV, Automation
- Improved customer satisfaction by quickly and effectively addressing inquiries and complaints
- Defined work plans in alignment with stakeholder requirements
- Served as liaison, facilitating communication between management and associates
Consultant
Capgemini India Pvt Ltd
Pune
12.2009 - 02.2013
- As part of Automation and Service virtualization Center of excellence team, developed organization capabilities in respective streams.
- Demonstrated capabilities of service virtualization to 8 clients
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling
Software Engineer
Accord Technology
Pune
07.2007 - 12.2009
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance
- Automated 4 applications and developed framework from scratch
Education
B.E. - Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering
Pune University
Pune, IndiaSkills
Selenium Java(BDD,TDD) UI Automation
Appium (Mobile Testing)
API Automation (RestAssured,DevTest,ReadyAPI,IBM RIT)
DevOps Tooling (GIT Jenkins Docker Containerization )
Service Virtualization
Cypress (UI Automation)
Jira, Confluence, HP-ALM
Agile and Waterfall
Core Java
Test Management
Certification
CA Professional Implementation
Timeline
Senior Consultant (Testing & DevOps)
Atos
04.2021 - Current
Manager-Testing (Functional, Automation & DevOps)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2019 - 04.2021
Technical Test Lead
Wipro Technology
05.2014 - 06.2019
Consultant
TIBCO
09.2013 - 04.2014
Sr Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2013 - 09.2013
Consultant
Capgemini India Pvt Ltd
12.2009 - 02.2013
Software Engineer
Accord Technology
07.2007 - 12.2009
B.E. - Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering
Pune University