Automation lead/manager

Nivedida Parthiban

****, ******* **** *****, *******, GA 30041

Phone: 423-***-****

Email: ********.*********@*****.***

Work Status: US Citizen

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Results-driven SDET with over 10 years of experience in software development, automation testing, and program management. Adept at designing test strategies, leading automation teams, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product releases. Proficient in Java, Selenium, API testing, UI testing, and Agile methodologies. Recognized for driving efficiency, reducing defects, and implementing scalable test frameworks.

Core Competencies

- Test Automation & Frameworks: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber, Rest Assured, Cypress

- Programming & Scripting: Java, Python, JavaScript

- API & UI Testing: Postman, SOAP UI, REST API, UI Regression

- CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Bamboo, Git, Bitbucket, Selenium Grid

- Database Management: SQL, MongoDB, Oracle

- Agile & Project Management: SAFe Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence

- Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Google Cloud

- Defect & Release Management: Jira, Quality Center

Professional Experience

Workday Atlanta, GA

Automation Engineer Nov 2023 - Present

- Develop and execute automated test scripts for system, integration, regression, and functional testing.

- Lead test automation initiatives, ensuring quality-driven software development.

- Collaborate with product and technical teams to define and enhance test solutions.

- Manage automation frameworks and integrate testing with CI/CD pipelines.

- Ensure test strategies align with business objectives and release cycles.

Elevance Health (Anthem Inc.) Atlanta, GA

Senior IT Advisor Nov 2017 - Nov 2023

- Designed and implemented 'Ignite' homegrown test automation framework.

- Led multiple test automation projects, improving test coverage and reducing defects.

- Successfully migrated Legacy Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to AWS, transitioning 1000+ customers.

- Led end-to-end UAT, integration, regression, and automation testing.

- Developed automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber.

- Utilized Selenium Grid for distributed test execution, improving efficiency.

- Managed test execution within CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Bamboo.

- Partnered with UX teams for usability testing, resulting in a 50% decrease in user-reported issues.

- Provided agile leadership, facilitated sprint planning, backlog grooming, and defect triage.

Tata Consultancy Services System Engineer June 2007 - Nov 2010

Responsibilities include:

- Conducted functional, regression, and white-box testing for Vodafone (Hutch Australia).

- Designed test cases, executed scripts, and managed defect tracking.

- Developed user interfaces for web-based recharge applications.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering

Coimbatore Institute of Technology, India (2003 - 2007)

Certifications

- SAFe Agile Scrum Master Certification

- SAFe Agilist Certification

- ISTQB Certified Tester

- Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals (Coursera)

- Project Management & iPMS Training

- Kubernetes Training

Recognitions & Achievements

- STAR Recognition (2024) Impact Award (2022, 2021) Value in Action Award (2019) Team Member of the Sprint (2017)

- Spearheaded automation strategy, reducing post-release defects by 25%.

- Led expansion program into California and Texas markets following Phase 1 rollout.

- Achieved a 40% reduction in case management efforts through system enhancements.

- Improved product usability, increasing user satisfaction scores by 20%.

Technical Skills

- Automation & Tools: Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, Rest Assured, Cypress

- Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines

- Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript

- Database: SQL, MongoDB

- Agile & Project Management: Jira, Confluence, SAFe Agile, Scrum

- Testing Types: Functional, Regression, API, UI, End-to-End

- Defect Management: Jira, Quality Center

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