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Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

• Develop and execute comprehensive software test plans using automated and manual testing methodologies to ensure products adhere to design specifications.• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and project managers in an Agile environment, driving the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.• Utilize Cucumber-Gherkin to create precise and well-structured test scenarios, covering smoke, regression, functional, integration, system, and sanity testing.• Coordinate releases and identify key functionalities for automation, proficiently executing regression scripts within the integration environment.• Conduct end-to-end testing, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and post-implementation verification, ensuring seamless product functionality.• Implement Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Page Object Model (POM) approach for Automation Test Scripts, leveraging Selenium WebDriver 2.0, Java, and Excel for Data- Driven Testing.• Perform rigorous backend testing with SQL queries, subqueries, and joins to validate data integrity and accuracy from UI and Manufacturing Dashboard.• Record and communicate risks and issues discovered during testing, producing valuable test metrics for analysis.• Continuously seek opportunities to improve testing productivity and efficiency, implementing innovative tools and techniques.• Develop, modify, and execute software test plans, automated scripts, and programs, contributing to optimized testing procedures.• Conduct API testing using POSTMAN (manual) and REST-Assured with Hamcrest, JSON, and POJO-Jackson Libraries (automation), including exposure to Karate Framework for API and UI Testing.• Automate functional testing and regression testing using SoapUI.• Set up, configure, and maintain automated testing environments in continuous integration tostreamline testing processes.• Log defects in TestRail and Jira Xray, ensuring efficient defect resolution and overall qualityenhancement.

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

• Led the design, development, and successful implementation of a robust Page Object Model (POM) based Automation-Testing Framework utilizing Java, Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, Cucumber (Gherkin), and Maven, resulting in a 30% improvement in test efficiency and maintainability.• Created comprehensive and reliable Test Cases to ensure seamless performance of the developed software, aligning precisely with the specified business requirements.• Utilized Selenium Grid to execute Test Cases across multiple browsers and platforms, achieving broader test coverage and thorough validation.• Spearheaded the design and implementation of a Behavior Driven Development (BDD) Test Automation Framework, fostering effective collaboration between stakeholders and promoting clear communication of test scenarios.• Demonstrated expertise in using Selenium locators to conduct extensive testing of Web Applications, ensuring seamless user experiences.• Efficiently logged defects in Jira, providing detailed information about the defect type, priority, and routing it to the designated application group for prompt resolution.• Conducted a wide range of testing activities, including Black Box, Functionality, Web UI, Positive, Negative, Regression, and Smoke Testing, to validate the application's performance and adherence to quality standards.• Collaborated closely with the development team to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application-related issues, actively participating in discussions to propose and test viable solutions.• Proficiently worked with source version control tools such as Git/GitHub, ensuring version management and collaborative development.• Actively participated in daily Scrum meetings, weekly meetings, and various other forums to discuss Enhancement and Modification Request issues and defects, facilitating effective communication and collaboration among team members.

New York, New York, United States

• Conducted a thorough analysis of Business, Functional Requirements, and Design Review Documents, resulting in the development of comprehensive Test Plans and meticulous Test Cases, ensuring software quality and adherence to specifications.• Identified and resolved critical bugs in the application, leading to a 20% reduction in high-priority defects and ensuring prompt resolution through weekly Bug Reports using Jira.• Successfully tested applications on Oracle database server using SQL Queries, validating data integrity, and verifying database interactions for crucial backend functionalities, resulting in reliable data processing and accurate reporting.• Designed, developed, and implemented a robust Automation Testing Framework utilizing Java, TestNG, and Selenium WebDriver, enabling accelerated testing and seamless integration through Jenkins Continuous Integration, leading to a 30% increase in test coverage and faster feedback cycles.• Conducted rigorous Black Box, Functional, Regression, and Smoke Testing for Web-Based Applications, resulting in enhanced software deliverables and improved user experiences, acknowledged by a 15% reduction in post-release defects reported by end-users.• Contributed to the creation of an efficient Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Automation Framework, enabling clear communication of test scenarios and collaboration with stakeholders, streamlining test planning and alignment with business objectives.• Leveraged Maven as the build tool and Git for version control, promoting collaborative development and streamlined project management, facilitating better code versioning and teamwork.• Executed Parallel Browser Testing using Selenium Grid and performed thorough Cross-Browser Testing, ensuring compatibility and consistency across different platforms and browsers, enhancing user satisfaction, and minimizing browser-specific issues.