Training on Selenium & Cucumber with Java — Scripting Logic (15 April 2023)
Sriprasad R
Lead QA Automation Engineer | SDET
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Lead Automation Testing specialist delivering scalable Playwright and TypeScript/JavaScript automation across UI, API, and database validation. Builds BDD Cucumber and POM frameworks, integrates test runs into CI/CD pipelines, and applies MCP-driven AI automation with self-healing locators to cut maintenance effort and speed releases. Reduced test maintenance by 40% and improved execution efficiency by 30% through reusable automation architecture and intelligent orchestration.
Overview
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4
Languages
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Certifications
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Automation Testing
Altimetrik
12.2023 - Current
- Managed 4-member QA automation team providing comprehensive testing services for enterprise insurance applications.
- Constructed and optimized playwright automation framework leveraging TypeScript, Cucumber BDD, and Page Object Model (POM).
- Migrated automation framework from Avo Assure to Playwright, boosting scalability and maintainability
- Implemented automation framework with Avo Assure, streamlining manual testing processes and reducing effort by 65%
- Executed in-sprint automation to enhance regression coverage speed and showcase long-term ROI.
- Defined test strategy aligning with project goals and requirements, participated in sprint planning for comprehensive testing coverage, conducted regression planning to identify and mitigate risks, and engaged in agile ceremonies to enhance team collaboration.
- Worked alongside developers to troubleshoot UI/DOM challenges and strengthen application testability.
- Conducted POCs effort estimation and resource allocation for CNA financial rulebook and Exari applications.
- Developed and executed AI-driven Playwright automation framework using Model Context Protocol (MCP) to improve testing processes.
- Developed reusable MCP tool handlers facilitating UI API and database automation orchestration.
- Deployed agentic AI workflows facilitating dynamic test execution and enhancing intelligent automation.
- Achieved 40% reduction in test maintenance with AI-powered automation, enhanced execution efficiency by 30% through advanced techniques, and reduced flaky tests by 25% with implemented automated solutions.
- Utilized Microsoft Copilot to expedite Playwright script development, page object creation, test data generation, and reusable automation components, significantly enhancing developer productivity.
- qa metrics - tool employed by quality control team to track testing metrics KPI's and project quality, providing dashboards and reports for management decision making
- event logger - Developed application that logs customer and user interactions, facilitating operational monitoring and compliance support
- app logger - Implemented centralized logging application consolidating application logs and system events, improving monitoring of application health and issue resolution.
- loan pay off quote -Generated accurate loan payoff quotes through internal application LPQ, retrieving real-time loan balances, interest fees, and other payoff details for customers and banking users.
- Developed and implemented UI, API, and database test automation for banking workflows.
- Conducted functional regression integration and comprehensive end-to-end testing in agile settings.
- Confirmed accuracy of business-critical banking transaction API responses while maintaining database consistency.
- Coordinated with business analysts, developers, and QA teams to secure superior release quality.
Quality Analyst
Winsun Global Tech
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted automation testing using JavaScript, Playwright, and Selenium for client projects at Ally Wins, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Employed BDD methodologies with Cucumber to enhance test scenarios and performed manual API validation testing with Postman. Collaborated with cross-functional teams on testing standards and developed comprehensive test cases covering diverse user scenarios. Streamlined bug reporting processes to improve resolution timelines.
- project: travel platform
- Conduct API automation testing for REST APIs and JavaScript, executing comprehensive regression tests on APIs.
- executed API automation and regression testing for APIs and non-functional requirements to be addressed.
- utilizing Playwright for automation testing on web and application interfaces with UI and API.
- Developed Azure - Devops pipeline to optimize rapid ci/cd and automation.
- Developed MCP agentic AI workflow to facilitate autonomous decision-making for test steps by LLM based on MCP context, enhancing testing efficiency.
- Developed context-aware automation engine to maintain state across multi-step test scenarios, improving test reliability.
System Analyst
Hexaware Technologies
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Behavior-Driven Development Cucumber Java Selenium TestNG
- Monitored patient health status using comprehensive history and medical records; facilitated online appointment booking across departments to enhance access to care.
- Introduced token system to streamline patient flow and monitoring; ensured project alignment by clarifying requirements and addressing concerns, optimizing patient management processes.
- Conducted user acceptance testing per client specifications; demonstrated application to clients, gathering feedback for improvements.
- documented treatment strategies and diagnoses for comprehensive patient records.
QA Engineer
GEM Source IT Consultant
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Developed and maintained hybrid BDD framework to enhance data-driven testing capabilities.
- Conducted comprehensive end-to-end testing (e2e) and regression testing through precise test case implementation.
- Led development of test plans and strategies, ensuring comprehensive coverage by creating, reviewing, and executing accurate test cases to validate software functionality and performance while tracking and reporting bugs in alignment with defect lifecycle protocols.
- Conducted end-to-end (e2e) and regression testing through precise implementation of test cases to ensure software quality.
QA Test Engineer
ABB India Ltd
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Executed comprehensive testing of functional reliability and endurance for ABB robotic contactors, ensuring compliance with quality benchmarks and global safety protocols.
- Implemented automated test cycles for contactor switching coil performance arc suppression and load-handling behavior, enhancing reliability of testing processes.
- Executed comprehensive conveyor testing system featuring defect bay, bypass bay, and re-test bay aimed at ensuring quality for high-volume contactors.
- Developed and maintained test logic for automatic detection of defective units, facilitating accurate routing to designated bay for analysis.
- Facilitated precise auto-sorting of contactors according to test outcomes, enhancing throughput and minimizing manual intervention by 40%.
- Implemented automated defect detection and routing through rigorous validation of automation scripts and rules targeting defective parameters such as coil resistance and contact welding drop-out failures.
- Optimized system for automatic selection of defect bay for failed units and tracking total defect counts
QA Test Engineer
ALP Consulting
02.2016 - 01.2020
- Constructed and implemented automation frameworks utilizing Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG for purchase orders.
- Automated end-to-end purchase order life cycle scenarios, including creation, approval, vendor assignment, and closure.
- Developed reusable POM components to improve script maintainability and reduce effort.
- Facilitated data-driven testing using TestNG with parallel execution and comprehensive reporting through tailored listeners.
- automation of end-to-end purchase order life cycle scenarios including creation, approval, vendor assignment, and closure.
Manual Tester
Dubas Engineering
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Evaluated business requirements and user stories to construct comprehensive test scenarios and cases
- Constructed comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and cases to maintain alignment of traceability matrices with project requirements.
- Executed manual tests for critical workflows including purchase order processing, approvals, inventory, billing, and vendor management to ensure system reliability.
- Performed UI usability compatibility and cross-browser testing to maintain uniform user experience.
- Tracked and reported bugs in Jira, offering concise reproduction instructions, screenshots, and thorough impact evaluations.
- Collaborated with developers to conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and retest resolved defects.
- Developed and managed daily and weekly test execution reports, defect summaries, and quality assurance sign-off documentation to provide clear visibility of project status.
- Led participation in scrum ceremonies, focusing on sprint planning and backlog refinement. Actively engaged in daily standups to promote collaboration among team members. Contributed insights during retrospectives to enhance team performance. Supported backlog refinement efforts to optimize sprint readiness.
- Coordinated handover of builds to business stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive testing documentation to facilitate informed decision-making.
Education
BCA Bachelor of Computer Application -
Raja University
Bengaluru, India01-2020
Diploma - Electronics and Communication
Technical And Communication
Mandya, India05-2011
Skills
SQL
GitHub Actions
Azure DevOps
Version control
Stakeholder communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Requirements analysis
Agile Scrum
Test strategy & leadership
Accomplishments
- Avo to Playwright Migration with 2 challenges
- Reduced manual regression effort by 40% through MCP-driven test automation.
- Improved test execution efficiency by 30% through dynamic orchestration.
Software
Certified Scrum Master — Scrum Alliance (7 May 2024)
Certification
Training on Selenium with Cucumber with Java - Scripting
Timeline
Lead Automation Testing
Altimetrik
12.2023 - Current
Quality Analyst
Winsun Global Tech
08.2022 - 11.2023
System Analyst
Hexaware Technologies
05.2022 - 07.2022
QA Engineer
GEM Source IT Consultant
06.2021 - 10.2021
QA Test Engineer
ABB India Ltd
01.2020 - 05.2021
QA Test Engineer
ALP Consulting
02.2016 - 01.2020
Manual Tester
Dubas Engineering
04.2014 - 02.2016
BCA Bachelor of Computer Application -
Raja University
Diploma - Electronics and Communication
Technical And Communication
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- A dedicated team player and focused quality standards.
- Mentored team on Playwright and automation test practices.
- Participated in sprint planning, estimations and strategy discussions.
- Used GitHub Copilot / AI tools for test generation.
- Implemented self-healing locator strategy.
- Domain knowledge - Banking / Healthcare / E-commerce / Insurance sector.
AWARDS & HONORS
Star Performer, 21 June 2024