Soft Skills
Critical Thinking Leadership
Teamwork Problem-Solving
Effective Communication
Technical Skills
Cloud Technologies
BDD (Behavior Driven Development)
Framework
Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Sprint
Planning, Grooming Sessions,
Retrospections
UI and API Functional Testing
Monitoring Tools (Kibana)
CloudFormation
Expert in Data Structures Algorithms
(DSA)
Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Unified Test Automation Framework
Python
Containerization and Orchestration
(Docker and Kubernetes (K8s))
QTP and UFT
Chef
Ansible
Databases (MongoDB, CosmonsDB,
Oracle, SQL Server, My SQL
Collaboration with Product and
Business Teams
Powershell, VB Script, Bash Shell
Scripting, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Postman
Test Management Tools (Zephyr,
QTest and Quality Center)
Jenkins
Continuous Integration/Deployment
(CI/CD)
Software Version Control System
(Git, SVN and Perforce)
Project Panning, Design, Execution
and Management
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Selenium
QA Automation Engineer
C#
Dev Ops
Terraform and CloudFormation
API Automation
SAIKUMAR JALDA
Lead QA Automation Engineer
********@*****.***
San Jose, CA 95117
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saikumarjalda
I am a dedicated QA Automation Engineer with a passion for ensuring software quality. Outside of work, I spend quality time with family and friends, I enjoy playing cricket, and snooker and exploring new technologies. My problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement drive my success in both my professional and personal life. Professional Summary
QA Automation Engineer with 16 years of experience in designing and implementing frameworks and automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications.
Proficient in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Azure Dev Ops by enhancing efficiency and reliability in software deployment. Strong background in both manual and automated testing, with a proven track record of identifying and resolving complex software issues. Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Expert in multiple programming languages and automation tools such as Java, C#, Python, Selenium, and Postman.
Strong background in Cloud technologies, with hands-on experience in Azure, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and Docker.
Adept in infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, Chef, and CloudFormation.
Adept at working in Agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time.
Career Timeline
Work Experience
Sr. QA Automation Engineer
Srivin Infosystems (Consultant at Synopsys)
Lead QA Automation Engineer
NetApp
Test Specialist
UST Global
Senior Quality Analyst
Thomson Reuters
Software Test Engineer
SmartNet IT Solutions
Software Engineer
INDAX Internet Services Pvt Ltd
Nov 2022 - Present
Mar 2019 - Nov 2022
Nov 2017 - Mar 2019
Dec 2012 - Nov 2017
Aug 2010 - Dec 2012
Aug 2008 - Jul 2010
Sr. QA Automation Engineer
Srivin Infosystems (Consultant at Synopsys) (San Jose) Developed and implemented software automation tasks Designed, built, and tested automation scripts
Developed DevOps tools and processes for automated CI/CD pipelines Implemented automated QA and CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps platform
Managed and monitored applications on Azure and AWS Nov 2022 - Present
Azure Dev Ops
Cucumber
Java
Core Competencies
Flexibility
Responsibility
Time Management
Focus and Integrity
Adaptability
Commitment to excellence
Education
Master of Computer Application
Osmania University, India
2004 - 2007
Bachelor of Computer Application
Osmania University, India
2001 - 2004
Achievements
Instrumental in developing the BDD
Cucumber Framework using Selenium,
reducing test execution time by 50%.
Successfully mentored junior engineers,
resulting in a 100% increase in team
productivity and a reduction in
onboarding time.
Projects
Synopsys Cloud
It is a software platform that enables the delivery of EDA tools, IP, and infrastructures for end-end chip design through a browser. It leverages cloud infrastructure available from Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, for a highly performant on-demand design experience.
Spot by NetApp
Spot by NetApp is a cloud operation and cost management solution that helps optimize cloud infrastructure through automation and advanced analytics
SaaS Backup
NetApp SaaS Backup is a secure, web-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering that backs up your Microsoft 365 data to Amazon S3 storage and Microsoft Azure Blob storage. Gained expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, AKS, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
Achievements:
Enhanced product delivery speed by 3x and efficiency by 4x Mentored Junior Engineers
Lead QA Automation Engineer
NetApp (India)
Developed BDD Cucumber Framework with Selenium and Java Automated AWS services API using boto3
Constructed DevOps tools for CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins Mar 2019 - Nov 2022
Test Specialist
UST Global (India)
Created Data Driven Framework using Selenium and Cucumber with Python
Performed API automation using Java
Managed Jenkins pipeline for scheduling automation suites Nov 2017 - Mar 2019
Senior Quality Analyst
Thomson Reuters (India)
Developed data driven framework using Selenium and C# Operated automation suites using Jenkins pipeline
Conducted failure analysis and issue reporting
Validated APIs using Swagger UI
Dec 2012 - Nov 2017
Software Test Engineer
SmartNet IT Solutions (India)
Executed test automation using Selenium and Java
Managed Jenkins pipeline for running automation suites Analyzed failures and reported issues
Aug 2010 - Dec 2012
Software Engineer
INDAX Internet Services Pvt Ltd (India)
Developed e-commerce applications with Dot Net and Php Aug 2008 - Jul 2010
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