Satyam Raj Gurung
Senior Test Lead/Manager
Bangalore,KA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Senior Test Lead/Manager
HCL Tech
12.2021 - Current
- Senior Test Lead/Manager in HCL Tech. handling both technical and administrative requirements.
- Currently assigned to work for ANZ Bank as a QA Consultant in their Payments platform.
- Acted as a liaison between HCL and ANZ for assigning, utilization and hiring of Automation testers as per the Client requirements.
- Handle administrative work for my team such as approvals, leaves, timesheets, shift assignments, Quarterly and Annual reviews etc.
- Lead a team of automation testers in designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test strategies for API/Microservices testing in ANZ Payments platform.
- Fostered a culture of innovation within the team, encouraging experimentation with new techniques and approaches in automation work.
- Ensured timely delivery of projects by closely monitoring progress, identifying potential roadblocks, and taking corrective action when needed.
- Improved system reliability through rigorous testing protocols and continuous monitoring of automation performance.
- Championed the adoption of industry best practices in automation, setting high standards for process quality and ensuring consistent results. Developed and maintained automated test scripts using industry-standard tools such as TOSCA, ensuring reliable and scalable test automation frameworks.
- Acted as the bridge between technology and business partners to resolve issues faster and meet deliverables on time.
QA Lead
Wells Fargo
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Started working on agile projects and became the QA/Test Lead for Messaging and Alerts platform.
- Led a team of automation testers in designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test strategies in Frontend UI testing for Messaging and Alerts platform.
- Implemented best practices and methodologies to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and coverage, resulting in a significant reduction in defects and increased product quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand requirements, identify testing needs, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Developed and maintained automated test scripts using industry-standard tools such as Selenium ensuring reliable and scalable test automation frameworks.
- Conducted test case reviews, defect triaging sessions, and test status meetings to communicate progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and timely resolution of issues.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on testing methodologies, tools, and techniques, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
Senior QA Engineer
Wells Fargo
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Took overall ownership for medium and high risk projects for various online banking applications for Community Banking.
- Enhanced automation efficiency by designing and implementing advanced control systems.
- Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance and troubleshooting of automated testing.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs for staff on the proper operation and maintenance of automated systems.
- Collaborated with teams to establish testing procedures that ensured all newly implemented automations met or exceeded established criteria before deployment into a live environment.
QA Engineer
Wells Fargo
03.2011 - 09.2014
- Lead small and medium projects independently for various online banking applications for Community Banking.
- Determined testing requirements and designed test plans.
- Enhanced automation efficiency by designing and implementing advanced control systems.
- Leveraged strong programming skills to develop custom scripts and other control system components used in automated machines.
- Served as one of the primary point of contact for all inquiries related to automation performance, troubleshooting issues as they arose and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments before implementing any changes to existing automation systems, safeguarding operational continuity.
QA Analyst
Wells Fargo
11.2009 - 03.2011
- Worked on various online banking applications for Community Banking.
- Worked on Regression and development of frontend UI test cases and automation scripts for various online banking application projects.
- Performed root cause analysis on defects identified during testing, providing valuable feedback to developers for swift remediation efforts.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through meticulous adherence to documented procedures and guidelines.
- Participated in regular project review meetings, providing QA updates and recommendations to stakeholders for informed decision making.
Education
B.Tech - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Sikkim, India 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's School, North Point
Darjeeling, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Automation Testing Frameworks:
O Selenium Webdriver Architecture
O TOSCA
Programming Languages:
o Java
o JavaScript
o C
Testing and Management Tools:
o TOSCA
o Eclipse (for Selenium)
o Qtest
o HP ALM
o Openshift
o Splunk
o JIRA
o Confluence
DBMS:
o PL/SQL
o MS SQL Server
o Mongo DB
Certification
Tricentis Automation Specialist Level 2
Timeline
Tricentis Automation Specialist Level 2
03-2022
Tricentis Test Design Specialist Level 2
03-2022
Tricentis QTest Specialist Level 1
03-2022
Senior Test Lead/Manager
HCL Tech
12.2021 - Current
QA Lead
Wells Fargo
08.2018 - 12.2021
Senior QA Engineer
Wells Fargo
09.2014 - 08.2018
QA Engineer
Wells Fargo
03.2011 - 09.2014
QA Analyst
Wells Fargo
11.2009 - 03.2011
B.Tech - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's School, North Point
04.2001 -
Summary
An experienced QA engineer with 15+ years of expertise in the banking domain. Skilled in leading teams to ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions. Specializing in both Frontend UI and Microservices/API testing. Adept at using automation testing and management tools with extensive knowledge in framework development. Well versed in Agile methodology and all phases of SDLC. Seeking a challenging leadership role to leverage extensive industry knowledge and expertise in driving quality initiatives and optimizing processes.