I am an accomplished Test Engineer with over 11 years of extensive experience in both automation and manual testing, specializing in the retail, government, and banking sectors. My career has been dedicated to mastering all phases of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), from meticulous requirements gathering and comprehensive test case development to efficient defect management and thorough user acceptance testing (UAT).My technical proficiency spans a wide range of tools and technologies, including Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, Jenkins, and various mainframe testing environments like DB2 and CICS. I have successfully implemented robust automation frameworks that significantly enhance test coverage and efficiency, leading to substantial reductions in manual testing efforts. My expertise in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines has ensured continuous feedback on code quality, facilitating seamless software development and deployment processes.Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my exceptional contributions and teamwork, earning multiple awards such as the Special Initiative Award and the Star Team Award. I excel in managing and mentoring testing teams, providing them with the necessary training and support to achieve high-quality deliverables. My ability to collaborate effectively with development teams and stakeholders ensures that project goals are met on time and within budget.In addition to my technical skills, I am adept at using various defect management tools like JIRA, ALM, and internal bug trackers to ensure timely resolution of issues. My experience with API testing using POSTMAN and version control with Git further complements my comprehensive skill set.My passion lies in leveraging my extensive experience and technical expertise to drive organizational growth and deliver exceptional software solutions. I thrive in challenging environments where I can continuously learn and apply innovative testing methodologies to improve software quality and reliability.