Uday Gupta
Lead QA
Noida
Summary
QA professional with deep expertise in quality assurance methodologies and software testing. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in test planning, defect tracking, and process improvement. Highly valued for leadership qualities and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
SALII (QA LEAD)
Publicis Sapient
Noida
11.2022 - Current
- Developed training programs for 8+ QAs on an average, improving their technical skills and proficiency in testing methodologies.
- Provided valuable input into project planning meetings to ensure accurate timelines were established based on QA resource availability and priorities.
- Successfully implemented the left shift paradigm in the project from the QA standpoint.
- Helped team by answering their query from the functional standpoint in the absence of PO.
- Reduced software defects by closely monitoring QA processes and providing timely feedback to the development team.
- Effectively prioritized test efforts in fast-paced agile environments by continuously re-evaluating priorities based on project needs and resource availability.
- Implemented risk-based testing strategies to focus on high-risk areas of the application, reducing the likelihood of production issues significantly.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring defects, implementing corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
- Optimized test case coverage by identifying gaps in existing test plans and devising new strategies for comprehensive testing.
- Hosted multiple Boot Camps/Surge to to meet the project delivery deadlines.
- Helped the team optimize the existing Automation test cycle by planning the implementation of best strategies, Divide and concur functional areas and improve the efficiency.
- Improved overall efficiency of the QA department through strategic planning and resource allocation.
Lead Product Engineer
Harman Connected Services
Noida (Remote)
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Devised the Image based Automation framework for the Online Casino app for the client POINTSBET using Sikuli 2.X and robot framework.
- Integrated the Hybrid approach of incorporating both API and GUI automation for improved efficiency in game testing.
- Managed a team of 6 QAs of hybrid profile
- Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions
- Integrated diagnostic automation to accelerate and sharpen post-production testing using Selenium WebDriver and Appium
- Reviewed requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
Lead Software QA Engineer
Ultimate Kronos Group
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Involved in the testing of the various technology integration like RabbitMQ, BIRT, Google API Gateway, Ihub on the Google Cloud platform
- Involved in new deployments on Google Cloud using Right Scale
- Responsible for reviewing and maintaining Selenium WebDriver scripts for regression and functional testing
- Responsible for maintaining API Automation Test suite using Rest Assured
- Attained expertise on messaging broker service RabbitMQ
- Developed and Managed monitoring Dashboards using Splunk and Koogle
Senior Engineer II
Aristocrat Technologies
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing
- Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing
- Resolved technical issues and forecasted troubleshooting complications during software trials
- Tracked Prioritized and organized defects with development team to facilitate timely corrections
- Documented Testing procedures for developers and future testing use
Senior Test Analyst
Ritsan Media Ventures Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Analyst for performing Quality Assurance for the several ongoing ad network process and business transaction
- Executed functional as well as automation tests and analyzed the reports for failure
- Teamed on planned tests and time-sensitive adhoc requests
Associate Software Engineer
Accenture India Pvt Ltd
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Worked as SAB ABAP Developer on a maintenance project of one of the World's largest Electronic conglomerate
- Fixing the bugs and errors as per business requirement and within the specified SLA
- Analyze and identify the Impacting modules and provide the RCA to the lead and other team members
Education
B Tech -
Amity School of Engineering And Technology
01.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
Selenium
Java
JavaScript
MySQL
Git
JIRA
undefinedTimeline
SALII (QA LEAD)
Publicis Sapient
11.2022 - Current
Lead Product Engineer
Harman Connected Services
04.2021 - 10.2022
Lead Software QA Engineer
Ultimate Kronos Group
12.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Engineer II
Aristocrat Technologies
11.2016 - 12.2019
Senior Test Analyst
Ritsan Media Ventures Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 06.2016
Associate Software Engineer
Accenture India Pvt Ltd
02.2013 - 04.2014
B Tech -
Amity School of Engineering And Technology
01.2008 - 12.2012
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