• Evaluate and select appropriate automation testing tools and frameworks based on project requirements, technology stack, and budget constraints. • Oversee the implementation and integration of chosen tools into the testing process.• Lead and manage a team of automation testers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.• Monitor test case execution and analyze test results.• Participate in audits and compliance reviews as necessary.

Developed and maintained scalable and reusable test automation frameworks for web and API testing.Automated end-to-end test scenarios for web applications using Selenium WebDriver with Java.Designed and executed API test cases for RESTful services using RestAssured and validated responses.Performed functional, regression, and integration testing for web and API modules.Ensured seamless CI/CD integration by automating builds and tests with Jenkins.Identified and logged defects in Jira, collaborated with developers to resolve issues promptly.Validated dynamic web elements, handled pop-ups, iframes, and alerts using Selenium.Point of contact for the Testing Center of Excellence (TCOE).

POC for the Testing Centre of Excellence (TCOE).Provided inputs to Architecture Design and Build (ADB) documents for enterprise and cloud Jenkins, Sauce Labs, and Sauce Lab Jump Servers.Participated in ARC review calls, and upon approval of ADB updates, created firewall requests for the required connectivity for applications to run on Sauce Lab Jump Servers and Sauce Lab Cloud using Jenkins.Set up automation intake processes using automated Google Sheets (previously SharePoint before the G Suite migration) and handled capacity planning.Developed Proof of Architecture for upcoming opportunities using existing frameworks and/or new frameworks such as Selenium, Winium, and Sikuli.Oversaw migration of existing TestNG scripts to Maven to support Jenkins integration.Migrated TDD scripts to BDD Framework, involving functional testers in writing test cases in Gherkin language in Eclipse feature files.Created an interactive, parameterized Google Site as a dashboard to provide client managers with the latest automation metrics.Administered Sauce Labs by adding/managing users and managing tunnels per client specifications, opening from specific Jump Servers.Administered TeamForge by adding/managing users and privileges, creating GIT repositories for each application, and managing privileges. Supported TeamForge version upgrades.Automated daily, weekly, and monthly automation dashboards for client presentations using Google Sheets and Google Slides.Integrated qTest using API to update the results in qTest.Identified gaps in existing processes and provided the most suitable updates.Managed (hardware and software) QA lab of 55 physical remote PCs for offshore application access for both manual and automation needs.Planned resource on-boarding and off-boarding without impacting business needs.

As a QA Release ManagerManaging risks and resolve issues that affect release progress, schedule and quality.Conducting Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews.Maintaining the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors.Researching new software development and configuration management methodologies andtechnologiesLead and coordinate the Go-Live activities including the execution of the deployment Plans andchecklistsPlanning and execution of End-to-End testing across multiple projects.Planning and coordinated testing with upstream and downstream applications external to organization.As an Automation ArchitectInputs to Architecture Design and Build (ADB) documents for Enterprise and cloud Jenkins, Sauce Labs and Sauce Lab Jump Servers.Participate in ARC review calls and upon approval of ADB updates, Create Firewall requests for the required connectivity’s for the applications to run in Sauce Lab Jump Servers and Sauce Lab Cloud using Jenkins.Setup automation intake process using automated Google sheets (SharePoint is used prior to G Suite migration) and taking care of capacity planning.Proof of Architecture for the upcoming opportunities using the existing frameworks and/or new frameworks using Selenium, Winium and sikuli.Lead UFT to Selenium MigrationAutomation scripting using Selenium. Progress demo and status presentations to clients.Daily scrum calls. Daily status and Weekly status reports to Business StakeholdersApplication / Environment / Infrastructure Issues follow up and resolution.Co-ordinated with offshore in developing and reviewing automation scripts including common,application specific functions and other reusable components and trouble shoot the coding issues.Look after Migration of existing TestNG scripts to Maven to support Jenkins integration.

Worked as a Test Lead for the AMEX project for about 2+ years and transferred to Chennai facility on 1st April 2012 to set up the team.

Test case authoring and test case reviewing.Develop automation test scriptsTest execution.Result analysis and Reporting.Involved in peer reviews