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Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom

At Genomics England, I have been an integral part of ambitious projects aimed at revolutionizing healthcare through genetic treatments for newborn babies. My contributions have significantly enhanced our ability to extract and analyze genomic data, leading to groundbreaking advancements in identifying pathogenic genes. Key achievements include:• Amplified API and UI Testing Efficiency: Engineered an advanced test automation framework leveraging Python, Behave, Selenium, and Requests, which boosted testing efficiency by 30% and reduced test flakiness by 20%.• Cost Savings and Expanded Coverage: Recouped $60K by automating 30 end-to-end user flows, covering both API and UI tests. This effort expanded regression test coverage and improved system reliability by encompassing 70 unique test cases.• Defect Reduction and Agile Collaboration: Slashed defect-fixing costs by 60% through active collaboration with cross-functional teams in Agile ceremonies. Utilized a shift-left approach to identify and address 70% of defects early, ensuring project continuity and quality.• QA Pipeline Revolution: Revolutionized the QA pipeline by integrating comprehensive automated testing suites into the GitLab CI/CD process, accelerating release cycles by 30%.Productivity Boost: Boosted end-to-end script development productivity by 20% by formulating and implementing framework best practices.• Genomic Data Store Creation: Contributed to the creation of a comprehensive genomic data store by working on projects extracting 1,500 genes per week, significantly advancing our capabilities in gene identification and analysis.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

At ThoughtWorks Technologies, my role as a Senior Consultant in Quality Analysis has been pivotal in advancing our quality assurance processes. I have led significant innovations in test automation, contributing to more efficient, scalable, and high-quality software solutions.Key Contributions:• Advanced Test Automation Frameworks: Designed and implemented an advanced test automation framework, enhancing API and UI testing efficiency by 30%, which has been crucial in improving testing precision and speed.• Cost Efficiency: Recouped $70K by automating 36 end-to-end user flows that included 80 unique test cases, demonstrating a significant enhancement in financial savings and operational efficiency.• Shift-Left Approach: Employed a shift-left strategy to reduce defect fixing costs by 60%, identifying 70% of defects early in the lifecycle, thereby reducing the downstream impacts on project timelines and budget.• QA Pipeline Innovation: Integrated comprehensive automated test suites into the GitLab CI/CD process, accelerating release cycles by 30% and showcasing my capability to blend technical skills with strategic insight.• Microservice Test Strategy: Developed and maintained high-quality deployments across multiple release cycles in a microservice environment, ensuring seamless integration and consistency across services.• Performance Testing and UAT Coordination: Crafted 20 business-critical performance test scenarios and managed over 600 UAT scenarios for 50 feature releases, ensuring optimal application performance and stakeholder satisfaction during production rollouts.• Mobile App Testing: Led release regression activities, executing 300 tests per release for the mobile app across various versions and operating systems, which highlighted my adaptability and understanding of mobile ecosystems.

Kolkata Area, India

At Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), I held the position of Automation Quality Lead, where I spearheaded numerous initiatives to enhance testing efficiency and operational productivity across diverse projects. My strategic and technical contributions significantly boosted both the capability and the financial performance of our testing services.Key Achievements:• Hybrid Test Automation Frameworks: Developed six Python-based hybrid test automation frameworks for parallel execution, amplifying test design efficiency by 15% across more than 20 projects. This innovation provided a robust foundation for scalable and efficient testing processes.• Operational Efficiency: Reduced operational effort by 30% in seven key projects by integrating streamlined processes into the CI/CD pipeline, aligning with best practices in DevOps. This adjustment not only optimised our workflows but also enhanced overall project delivery timelines.• Revenue Generation: Generated annual revenue of $40K by designing and implementing a comprehensive test automation solution that catered to complex project requirements, demonstrating a significant return on investment in our testing capabilities.• API Testing Excellence: Crafted and executed a comprehensive API testing strategy that documented over 500 previously undocumented API specifications using Chrome DevTools Protocol. This initiative greatly improved our API reliability and interfacing capabilities.• Team Leadership and Development: Led a team initiative that increased skilled test automation resources by 18%, mentoring over 30 associates. This effort significantly expanded our team’s capacity and skill set, enabling us to tackle more ambitious projects with higher efficiency.• Cost Savings: Achieved cost savings of $35K by automating over 300 test scripts as part of an open-source initiative, showcasing our commitment to leveraging cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.

Kolkata Area, India

Automation Engineer

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

During my tenure at Cognizant Technology Solutions, I played a pivotal role in driving efficiency and innovation within the automation space. As an Automation Engineer, I was instrumental in directing the architecture and execution of key automation projects that not only improved processes but also significantly enhanced productivity across the board.Key Achievements:• Leadership in Automation Projects: Directed the architecture and implementation of eight major automation projects, achieving a substantial 35% reduction in testing cycle times and enhancing overall productivity by 15%. These projects were critical in optimizing our delivery timelines and improving client satisfaction.• Innovation in Utility Development: Developed over ten utilities using VB.net and Excel Macros, which trimmed manual efforts by 56%. This initiative not only streamlined processes but also spurred further innovation across projects, setting new standards in our automation practices.• Gamification of Domain Knowledge: Successfully accomplished the gamification of insurance domain knowledge by creating an engaging Game Portal. This portal was developed using HTML, CSS, • JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap, utilizing C#.NET as the backend technology. This creative approach to learning greatly enhanced domain knowledge engagement among team members.• Certification: Certified in ISTQB Foundation level, which underpins my solid foundation in software testing principles and practices, contributing to my effectiveness and credibility as an automation expert.Looking Ahead:My journey at Cognizant was marked by significant achievements in reducing inefficiencies and fostering an environment of innovation. As I continue to advance in my career, I am eager to leverage my deep expertise in automation to help organisations streamline their testing processes and achieve remarkable improvements in performance and productivity.

Kolkata Area, India

Automation Script Development, Automation Script Execution, Arrange Automation Training, Asset Creation

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science

Computer Science and Engineering.

Secondary & Higher Secondary, Science Group

Activities and Societies: Recitation