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Shruti Kalra

Mohali

Summary

Highly accomplished Senior Software Engineer with 5 years of proven success at Zscaler. Led initiatives to enhance test automation frameworks (Python, Pytest) and CI/CD pipelines, resulting in a 35% reduction in test execution time. Expertise in Agile methodologies, fostering a collaborative environment and upskilling team members. Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Zscaler
08.2024 - Current
  • Managed & enhanced the test automation framework by migrating to Pytest, Appium for iOS and Windows RPA, thereby reducing test execution time by 35%.
  • Developed & implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, accelerating release cycles.
  • Refactored existing automation using best practices, improving code reusability by 50%
  • Automated 80% of backlog and Customer Found Defects (CFD) testing, reducing manual effort and improving defect resolution time by 40%.
  • Led & conducted knowledge transfer sessions, upskilling team members on automation strategies & tools.
  • Mentored new hires, enhancing their technical skills and optimizing team efficiency.
  • Performed peer reviews, enforcing coding standards & improving test reliability.

Software Engineer

Zscaler
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Led comprehensive test suite development & execution, boosting test coverage by 30%.
  • Provided on-call support to customers, assisting with issue debugging and reproduction.
  • Raised over 250+ critical and high-priority bugs during both manual and automated testing, ensuring quality releases.
  • Led the development and deployment of a service monitoring framework for the Zscaler client connector, cutting manual effort for longevity testing by 99%.
  • Developed test plans, cases, and automation frameworks, executing and signing off major iOS and Linux releases.

Associate Software Engineer

Zscaler
07.2020 - 03.2023
  • Executed NFT(New Feature testing), regression, and sanity testing, ensuring application stability and reliability.
  • Identified and addressed critical edge cases through rigorous exploratory testing.
  • Executed performance and longevity testing by end of release cycle to ensure stability across releases
  • Collaborated with development teams to refine requirements and streamline testing processes, ensuring efficient and effective testing cycles.
  • Categorized defects effectively in JIRA, enabling efficient regression test suite creation and improved defect tracking.
  • Validated new features within the Zscaler App, ensuring functionality across multiple platforms(Windows,IOS,Linux).


Education

BTech - Computer Science And Engineering

DAV Institute of Engineering And Technology
Jalandhar, India
06-2020

Skills

  • Languages: Python
  • Automation: Pytest, Selenium, Appium, XCUITest
  • Version Control: Git
  • Platforms: Windows,Linux, macOS, iOS
  • Testing: UI, Regression, Feature, Performance, Longevity, API (RESTful - Postman, REST-assured)
  • Methodologies: Agile, Scrum
  • Tools: JIRA, CI/CD
  • SDLC: Project Planning, Automation Process Design
  • Soft Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Documentation

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Zscaler
08.2024 - Current

Software Engineer

Zscaler
04.2023 - 08.2024

Associate Software Engineer

Zscaler
07.2020 - 03.2023

BTech - Computer Science And Engineering

DAV Institute of Engineering And Technology

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