Automation Lead

Bavithra Santhanam

+1-636-***-**** *************@*****.*** O’Fallon,MO

Professional Summary

Experienced Automation Lead with over 8 years of expertise in automation development and testing across diverse domains. Proficient in web testing using Java and Selenium, as well as API testing utilizing tools such as Postman, SOAPUI including gRPC APIs using BloomRPC and Kotlin. Well-versed in the full project lifecycle, adept at addressing technical support needs, and skilled in project coordination. Possesses excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Skills

• Programming Language- Java, Kotlin

• Testing Tools- Selenium, Postman, SOAP UI, BloomRPC

• Defect Tracking Tool- JIRA, Bugzilla

• Version control system- Git

• Database Management system- PostgresSQL

• IDEs- Eclipse, IntelliJ

• Other Tools used- Kibana, Grafana, Kafka

Professional Experience

Automation Lead – Emtec Technologies 2021-2023

Domain-Banking

• Led the team of automation testers to ensure testing activities are completed in all lower environments on time for weekly releases.

• Supervised day-to-day testing assignments to ensure completion and promptly addressed any potential issues impacting releases, facilitating timely resolution.

• Developed, executed & validated automation test cases for the gRPC APIs using Kotlin to enhance the coverage on functional requirements.

• Continuously monitored processes using tools like Grafana, while enhancing automation frameworks and processes to optimize error detection and resolution.

• Performed Manual Testing of the GRPC APIs using tools like Bloom RPC by understanding the protos and validated the responses as required.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and quality engineering teams, to ensure alignment of testing activities with project requirements.

• Identified and promptly reported defects, collaborating with the development team to ensure timely resolution.

• Optimized scripts for Regression Testing of the application with various data sources and data types in the Framework ensuring comprehensive testing coverage.

• Prepared detailed reports on test findings and test processes in Confluence while creating testing documents for significant new features to serve as references.

• Assisted in conducting interviews, evaluating potential candidates, and onboarding new resources. Software Development Engineer -Mastercard 2018-2021 Domain- Cards& Payments

• Executed the complete software development lifecycle (SDLC), encompassing requirements gathering, testing, and release across all test environments for the Clearing application.

• Analyzed the Requirement Specification Documents for the Quarter Releases and implemented using Java Programming Language.

• Developed automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver in Java within a Hybrid Driven Framework.

• Generated clearing files on ISO 8583 Format using the clearing tools, manipulating and validating the same based on the test requirements.

• Orchestrated efficient Software Deployments, encompassing testing features and code corrections.

• Prepared & Reviewed test plans and test cases based on Release requirement documents for Internal Applications. Automated the uploading of test cases into the client application for execution.

• Conducted thorough software testing to identify and troubleshoot bugs before application launch.

• Created a comprehensive handbook documenting technical workflows and knowledge for the reference and education of new employees.

• Provided end-user support, guiding users on application usage and resolving issues. Received client appreciation for automation scripting efforts, resulting in a 70% reduction in manual efforts and time.

Software Engineer- UST 2015-2018

Domain- Insurance, Retail, Telecommunications.

• Conducted manual and automation testing of customer applications using Selenium Java.

• Generated test data in the user application for testing purposes.

• Analyzed requirements, wrote test cases, and reviewed them based on requirement documents.

• Planned, designed, and executed manual and functional testing for projects, reporting defects as necessary.

• Defect Management from bug reporting to retesting once issues were resolved.

• Interacted with clients to resolve high-priority tickets within SLA.

• Developed Java Selenium scripts for end-of-day status reports. Certifications

• ISTQB-Foundation Level

• Advanced Certification in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, IIT Madras Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science and Engineering, CGPA-8 2010-2014

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