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SUJIT SUGATHAN

Test Automation Lead
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Quality Assurance Professional with more than 14 years of extensive experience in executing and implementing QA processes, developing test strategies; developing automation frameworks, implementing budget & quality parameters, targeting assignments in QA Automation/ Test Management Location Preference: Bangalore/Kochi/ (UK, Europe, Canada/ Australia) Profile Summary A competent test automation professional with experience in Software testing, Continuous Integration and Test Automation framework development. Developed Automation framework using Python with Selenium and Pytest for automating functional and regression testing. Experienced in developing automation test-suite using Java, Selenium and TestNG. Served as Scrum Master and Project Manager in the project, by getting involved in implementing the Scrum methodology and coordinated all Scrum Ceremonies. Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Docker and Jenkins Prepared, designed and led the test strategies and test plans for multiple projects Functional expertise in Telecom , HCM and Fraud Management domains. Experience in performing accessibility testing using JAW and NVDO tools ensuring that WCAG2.0 guidelines followed in the developed software. Led high-performing Software Testing teams through all phases of application development; ensured that information systems, products, and services met or exceeded organization/industry quality standards and end-user requirements. Track record of successfully defining the scope of testing and managing test plan documents (Automation testing, Manual testing and Performance testing) for all releases; estimated effort for each release and procured number of resources required INFINYS TRAINING: Infinys Task Management, Infinys Product Configuration Docker and Kubernetes – Oracle Learning Career Timeline Soft Skills Communicator Innovator Thinker Collaborator Intuitive Team Player May’07-Mar’16 Netcracker Technology Corporation Pvt. India Ltd. as Lead Analyst Since Apr’16 Oracle India Private Limited, Bangalore as Principal QA Engineer Test Automation using Selenium with Python and Pytest Testing Plans / Scripts/ Tools Standard Bug Life Cycle Agile Methodologies and Practices Technical Guidance Standard Test Processes Stakeholder Management Process Automations

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Lead II Software Testing

UST Global
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2021 - Current

Preparing, designing and leading the Test Strategy and Test Plan for all releases of the product.
Developed the API automation framework using Karate for testing interconnect products of Equifax – VEVO/ADC/Emailage
Worked with the development team, program management team (product owners) and other stakeholders in identifying the scope of the epics, breaking down the stories, sprint planning and delivery of the stories with efficient velocity.
Coordinating with the developers and discussing the technical problems, reporting bugs and supporting the team in rectifying issues; executing functional, smoke and regression tests suites using automation scripts
Presenting QA test automation status and progress reports as appropriate to top management
Significant Accomplishments:
Developed the API automation framework for testing the REST APIs for the integration of Equifax’s Fraud solution with VEVO/ADC/Emailage. Integrated the same with the CI/CD pipeline which uses Jenkins to prepare the build on a Docker environment and to run the automation suite whenever a new build is triggered.
Created the framework for automating batch file processing using Karate with Java (JSCH library). Currently working on setting up a framework for testing Equifax integration with Simility.
Gained experience in:
o Managing multiple CI-CD pipelines for the different automation frameworks used in the project and across different teams.
o Learning a new API testing framework – Karate.
o Interacting and managing an automation team

  • Managed team of 6 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.

Principal QA Engineer

Oracle India Private Limited
Bangalore
04.2016 - 04.2021
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
  • Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
  • Collaborated with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
  • Trained and guided onsite and offshore team members in quality assurance standards, policies and procedures.
  • Increased and improved knowledge of Selenium and DevOps tools by engaging in available trainings and seminars.
  • Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
  • Produced and maintained consistent technical documentation using Jira and Confluence.
  • Effectively interacted with development team and product owners regarding software defects and functionality issues, working closely to develop innovative solutions.
  • Demonstrated new product features and functionality to clients, managers and team members.
  • Created automated test scripts using Selenium, TestNG, Java, Jenkins et al
  • Created automated test framework, using Selenium, Pytest, Python, Jenkins et al
  • Completed functional and regression tests under tight deadlines to meet client demands and project timelines.
  • Planned and devised cohesive test plans for projects using advanced testing technologies.
  • Identified and tracked defects with Jira and Bugzilla and supported developers in resolving problems by completing additional tests.

Member of Technical Staff ( Lead Analyst)

Netcracker Technology Corporation Pvt. India Ltd, Convergys IMG Limited
05.2007 - 03.2016
  • Level 3
  • Implementing, maintaining, rolling-out, and enforcing a formal, consistent, and well-defined/standardized test processes for all test phases across the enterprise with complete test planning, execution, tracking, and defect management, formal requirements traceability
  • Analyzing training needs of the team members and delivering the required trainings within the team on different business functions and technologies thereby enhancing their productivity
  • Coordinating with the developers and discussing the technical problems, reporting bugs and supporting the team in rectifying issues; performing usability, GUI, functional & integration testing
  • Identifying & analyzing the defects, questionable functions, errors, program functionality, outputs, online screens,
  • Providing scope, resource and time estimates for projects presented to QA for testing and analysis
  • Resenting QA test status and progress reports as appropriate to top management
  • Developing and implementing comprehensive Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and test methodologies
  • Significant Accomplishments:
  • Automated & tested the routine jobs using Perl and Shell Scripts to reduce the sanity and regression testing efforts
  • Led a high-performing Software Testing Team of 12 personnel through all phases of application development; ensured that information systems, products, and services met or exceeded organization/industry quality standards and end-user requirements
  • Worked on the automation of the TOMS business suite for Andorra Telecom using Selenium, Java and Maven with Jenkins
  • Gained experience in: o Solution testing in the Infinys/Geneva Rating and Billing suite for a South Asian Telecom operator - SmarTone Mobile Communication
  • Solution and Automation testing in the Infinys/Geneva Rating and Billing suite along with TOMS CRM for a European Telecom operator - Andorra Telecom

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering

Cochin University of Science and Technology

Master of Science - Software Systems

Birla Institute of Science And Technology (WILP)
Pilani, Rajasthan
07.2020 - Current

Skills

Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

Automated software testing

Expert in Selenium, Java, Python, TestNG, Jenkins

Docker, Kubernetes, Pytest, AWS, Google Cloud Platform(GCP)

Expert in Jira,

Additional Information

  • Personal Details , Date of Birth: 08-06-1984 Permanent Address: Pezhunilkunnathil House, Peringala P.O., Mulakuzha, Chengannur,Alappuzha-689505, Kerala Bengaluru Address: B-55. Anugraha Layout,Hoodi-Kodigehalli Main Road, Hoodi, Whitefield, Bengaluru - 560048

Timeline

Lead II Software Testing

UST Global
04.2021 - Current

Master of Science - Software Systems

Birla Institute of Science And Technology (WILP)
07.2020 - Current

Principal QA Engineer

Oracle India Private Limited
04.2016 - 04.2021

Member of Technical Staff ( Lead Analyst)

Netcracker Technology Corporation Pvt. India Ltd, Convergys IMG Limited
05.2007 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering

Cochin University of Science and Technology
SUJIT SUGATHANTest Automation Lead