Suman Kumari
Bangalore
Summary
Highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Lead with a decade of experience. Proficient in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with a strong focus on Test Automation, Continuous Integration, and delivering top-notch software. Expertise in Selenium, Java, TestNG, BDD, and Agile methodologies. Extensive experience in mobile and web testing across various platforms, ensuring flawless execution of automation suites and maximizing test coverage. Excels in leadership roles, mentoring junior engineers, and effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Proven track record of driving process improvements, streamlining workflows, and consistently delivering high-performance solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer III
HCL Software
01.2024 - Current
- Spearheading the automation efforts for complex test suites across web and mobile platforms, utilizing Selenium, Java, and TestNG
- Led BDD framework development to enhance test automation, integrated continuous testing into the CI/CD pipeline for real-time feedback
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, ensure test coverage, and provide technical guidance during sprint planning and retrospectives
- Mentored junior test engineers, leading knowledge-sharing sessions and offering hands-on coaching in test development, automation best practices, and debugging
- Optimized test execution pipelines by scheduling and triggering jobs to maintain continuous monitoring of automated test results
- Identified bottlenecks in test coverage and introduced process improvements, reducing test cycle times by 15%
- Managed test documentation, ensuring that all processes were well-documented and easily accessible for future projects
Technical Specialist
HCL Software
11.2019 - 01.2024
- Led end-to-end test activities for mobile and web applications, ensuring comprehensive test coverage for all major platforms (iOS, Android, Web)
- Enhanced and maintained test scripts for regression, sanity, and smoke testing, leveraging Selenium and Java for robust automation solutions
- Acted as a point of contact for automation strategy across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical specifications
- Played a key role in identifying, tracking, and resolving issues with pipeline failures, reducing defects during the test execution phase by 20%
- Collaborated on Agile sprints, delivering automation for new features, and troubleshooting issues as part of daily stand-ups
Senior Software Test Engineer
Synechron Technologies
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Developed Selenium-based test scripts to automate web applications, contributing to increased test coverage and faster release cycles
- Managed parallel testing efforts across multiple projects, ensuring that all tests met client specifications and deadlines
- Led regression testing for existing features, enhancing the test suite to support new functionality and ensure consistent application performance
- Delivered technical documentation for test strategies, execution plans, and results analysis, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders
Software Development Engineer in Test
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed and maintained automation scripts for web-based applications using Selenium and Java, improving test efficiency by 30%
- Contributed to Agile development cycles, collaborating with product owners and developers to ensure proper test coverage for new features and system enhancements
- Enhanced test scripts for backend validations using SQL and integrated tests with Jenkins for seamless CI/CD integration
Functional and Automation Tester
Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2013 - 06.2018
- Performed manual and automation testing for web-based applications using Selenium and Java, achieving efficient and reliable test results
- Worked on end-to-end testing of the application, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting solutions for faster defect resolution
- Led test case execution and defect management using HP ALM, tracking results and collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritize and resolve issues
Education
B-Tech - Electronics And Communication Engineering
West Bengal University of Technoloy
Kolkata, India08-2013
Skills
- Programming & Automation: Selenium, Java, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, BDD, Pearl Scripting
- MobileTesting: iOS, Android,Emulators, Cross-browser Testing
- Frameworks & Tools: Selenium, Page Object Model(POM), SOAP UI, TOAD for Oracle
- Version Control & CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI
- Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban), TDD, BDD, Waterfall
- Database Testing: SQL, Backend Data Validation
- Other: Test Planning, Defect Management, Automation Maintenance, Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Documentation
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer III
HCL Software
01.2024 - Current
Technical Specialist
HCL Software
11.2019 - 01.2024
Senior Software Test Engineer
Synechron Technologies
03.2019 - 11.2019
Software Development Engineer in Test
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2018 - 03.2019
Functional and Automation Tester
Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2013 - 06.2018
B-Tech - Electronics And Communication Engineering
West Bengal University of Technoloy
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