SUMMARY:

• Automation Architect with 8+ Years of strong experience in Automation testing for Desktop Web, Mobile Native, Mobile Hybrid and Mobile Web applications for iOS and Android Platform. Been part of the Mobile Center of Excellence group with specialization on Mobile testing and Mobile Automation. Areas of specialization include strategizing & implementing Mobile testing approaches and solutions across various customers.
• Key accountabilities as an Automation Architecture include Automation Test Strategy across projects with in an account, Automation Team Management, Automation enablement across functional team, Implementation of best practice techniques like In - Sprint/Early Automation, Unattended Automation Test Execution, Develop and maintain Robust automation frameworks and focusing more towards betterment for good Return of Investment.
• Strong knowledge on Mobile Automation including Mobile Web, Mobile Hybrid and Mobile Native applications using Appium, Perfecto Mobile Driver, SeeTest with Selenium, Robotium and UI Automation. Extensively worked on Desktop Automation using Selenium Webdriver and QTP
• Excellent knowledge on Webservice automation using Java Soap Connection factory API, HTTPClient API, SOAP UI automation using groovy scripting. Worked extensively in RESTFUL Service automation.
• Strong knowledge in developing Robust Java based Automation Test Framework and VB Script based Automation Test Framework. Worked on various Automation Frameworks like Keyword driven, Hybrid Framework and Page Object Model frameworks. Conducted training on Automation Frameworks.
• Very good experience in providing Automation solutions for various application platforms like Responsive Web Design RWD based web applications, Mobile Native/Hybrid, XML Web service/ RESTful Service Automation and Mainframe Applications.
• Expertise in Automation Test Management including Automation Road Map, Automation Test Strategy and Planning, Tool Analysis, Framework Implementation, Automation Resource management, Implementing Automation Best Practices and Implementing Non-Conventional automation.
• Strong knowledge on VB Script, Excel VBA Macro, SOAP UI Groovy scripting, Automation feasibility analysis, Automation framework development, preparing Mobile Automation Strategy and Plan
• Worked extensively as Test Consultant in Mobile Testing mainly for Mobile Native, Hybrid and Mobile Web applications developed with Responsive Web Design approach.
• Good Knowledge about various types of Mobile Testing like Functional/UI testing, Compatibility, Interruption, Mobile Cross Browser, Usability and in Mobile Automation testing for iOS and Android Platforms
• ISTQB certified Software Test Engineer with Good Knowledge about Software Development Life Cycle & Software Testing Life Cycle concepts

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Automation Tool: Selenium WebDriver, HP Quick Test Professional, Oracle OpenScript and RFT.

Mobile Automation Tools: Perfecto Mobile, SeeTest, Robotium, UI Automation, Selenium iPhone/Android driver

Defect Tracking Tool: Quality Center, Rational Test Manager

Coding Languages: VB Script, Java Script, VBA and Core Java

Other Tools: TestNG, Junit, ANT, Oracle 9i SQL

Operating System: Windows XP/2000/Vista, MAC, Android, iOS, Blackberry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Associate Automation Architect

Confidential, Hartford

• Responsible for finding Automation Test Solutions across various projects, Implementing New Automation techniques for quicker ROI
• Co-ordinate with multiple vendors, bringing the implementation issues / clarifications on business requirements, coordination with clients and business on finding the best automation solutions
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations in Mobile device testing & Mobile automation
• Analyze various Mobile automation tools on the market and providing recommendations to the client based on their needs.
• Involved in analysing and evaluate different Mobile QA testing lab infrastructure approaches suitable for client requirements
• Consultancy support to client by providing better recommendation of Mobile Test Automation tools, Framework and Mobile Automation standards best suited for project.
• Actively participating in the recruitment drives and conducting interviews for Mobile Testing Requirements, Mobile Automation, Selenium skill set, Appium and Quick Test Professional

Associate

Confidential, Hartford

• Understand the Application under Test (AUT) based on the manual test cases/Requirements and decide whether the application can be automatable or not considering different automation tool(s) in the market
• Identify the Automation opportunity across LOB’s and bring Automation solution for various Testing activities with in Project account
• Involved in Creating test estimation documents, test design framework document for the project and Proof of concept for automation projects.
• Develop automation framework for the same as a solution to test/execute the test scripts for later changes in the application.
• Responsible to develop the solution accelerator tools and utilities to increase the productivity during Testing Phase.
• On time completion of project deliverables adhering to quality standards and Contribution to competency & solution accelerator development

Automation Test Executive

Confidential, Mysore

• To prepare the Automation framework and regression suites for maintenance projects. Involved in coordinating testing effort, responsible for test deliverables, status reporting to management, issue escalations.
• Developing Automation Scripts, Reusable functions across projects and Automation Framework customization as per client requirements.
• Conducting peer review of Automation scripts developed by team members
• Responsible to optimize the automation script and framework to support the uninterrupted batch execution mode.
• Involved in conducting Training for Quick Test Professional Tool and Excel VBA Macro tool development. Developed many effort saving tools based on VBA Macro

Software Testing Associate

Confidential 

• To understand the requirements from the client and to write the scenarios and test case and testing them manually.
• Involved in execution of Automation regression suite.
• Implemented RWD Automation frame work to handle Desktop, Mobile and Tablet devices
• Providing technical expertise and recommendations for Mobile Device testing and Mobile automation
• Implemented Parallel Test Execution approach to increase the productivity. 40% effort saving approximately
• Proposed various automation solutions resulted in $225,000 approximately in the year 2015
• Developed SOAP UI based Groovy automation scripts to supply test data for Performance testing in huge volume in very less wait time.
• Broken Link script validation utility For both mobile and desktop links
• Successfully implemented end to end web service automation for eSign adapter project
• Enabled Continuous Integration automation through Jenkins build server.
• Provided continuous technical support for Perfecto Mobile lab and the contract has been extended for third year.
• Participated in “One IT Architecture open house” and presented Mobile Device and Browser selection strategy for Mobile Testing

Automation Architect

Confidential

• Responsible for preparing Automation Test Strategy, Test Plan and Test Co-ordination between various stake holders in the project.
• Leading Mobile Functional/Automation testing team and SME for Mobile cloud testing tools.
• Responsibilities include feasibility analysis of mobile automation technology available in the market and providing right mobile testing solutions to the project for Travelers.
• Responsible for framework development/modification based on various scrums followed in the project.
• Responsible for creating the POC for different automation opportunities. He is also taking care of allocation and supervising script development. And he contributed towards competency development- training, creation of knowledge assets and developing solution accelerators.
• Evaluate existing mobile QA test automation tools and recommend a Test Automation tool, Framework and Automation standards best suited for project.

Tools Used: Perfecto Mobile Cloud, Perfecto Mobile driver, Selenium Webdriver, Appium, SOAP UI, TestNG, Ant