Test Automation Qa Engineer

AYUSHI SHARMA

Fremont, CA ***** +1-341-***-**** **************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/link-ayushi QA ENGINEER

Quality Assurance (QA) engineer driving software quality through automation, efficient testing strategies, and continuous improvement. Accelerate software delivery through expertise in Selenium WebDriver, REST API testing, Postman, and CI/ CD integration, specializing in manual and automated testing for API and UI within Agile environments. Develop scalable automation frameworks that reduced testing time and improved defect detection rates. Troubleshoot automation issues, mentor teams, and optimize QA processes. Leverage background in software development and deep understanding of programming fundamentals to enhance test automation strategies. Create reliable, user-friendly systems that drive customer satisfaction and business success. Foster collaboration between developers, testers, and DevOps to streamline Agile workflows and improve product stability.

Test Automation & Tools: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber, API Testing (Postman, Rest Assured), Microservice Testing

DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, GIT, Maven, Agile/Scrum

Programming & Frameworks: Java, JSON, POJO, POM, BDD-Cucumber Test Management & Analysis: JIRA, Test Planning & Execution, Regression Testing, Defect Tracking, Root Cause Analysis

Monitoring & Reporting: Splunk, Dynatrace, Test Documentation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HCL LTD. Vancouver, BC, Canada

Global IT services and consulting company specializing in software and digital solutions. QA Engineer 02/2021 – 07/2024

Executed test automation, API testing, and QA process optimization for high-profile clients, including Western Union and Meta. Designed and implemented scalable automation frameworks to improve testing efficiency and software quality. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile and DevOps environments to drive seamless software releases.

● Developed and implemented UI & API test automation framework using Selenium WebDriver, Rest Assured, and TestNG, reducing manual testing efforts by 70%.

● Led API testing efforts with Postman and Rest Assured, reducing API-related defects by 35% and improving system stability.

● Implemented BDD (Cucumber) framework using Gherkin syntax, improving test case readability by 30% and enabling business stakeholders to validate scenarios directly. This enhanced cross-functional collaboration, reduced requirement misunderstandings, and increased user story test coverage by 25%.

● Improved QA processes for Western Union’s financial applications by increasing test coverage, automating key test cases, and catching issues earlier in development. This reduced critical production defects by 35% and made the software more reliable for users.

● Mentored 4 junior QA engineers, increasing test automation adoption by 60% and enhancing overall team efficiency.

AMAZON FULFILLMENT CENTER Calgary, AB, Canada

E-commerce giant specializing in logistics, warehouse operations, and customer fulfillment. Learning Trainer 09/2018 – 07/2020

Experienced and results-driven Learning Trainer with nearly 2 years at Amazon Fulfillment Center, specializing in high- volume employee onboarding, safety training, and operational efficiency. Skilled in designing and delivering impactful training programs to large teams (up to 80 employees per session), with a strong focus on compliance, quality, and productivity. Proven track record of reducing onboarding time by 30%, improving training efficiency by 20%, and maintaining 100% safety compliance. Adept at creating instructional materials, streamlining processes, and supporting large-scale workforce development in fast-paced environments. AYUSHI SHARMA Page 2-587-***-**** **************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

VR TECHNICHE Noida, India

Software Developer 12/2015 – 03/2018

Developed web applications and contributed to full-stack software development projects. Collaborated with clients Cube Highways to build scalable, efficient, high-performance applications.

● Developed and maintained web applications using Java, SQL, and JavaScript, improving system performance by 30%.

● Partnered with QA teams during the early stages of development to design and implement automated test cases. Integrated these tests into CI pipelines, helping detect bugs earlier and reducing post-release defects by 20%. EDUCATION

BANASTHALI UNIVERSITY Jaipur, India

Master of Computer Applications

JOYOTI VIDYPEETH UNIVERSITY Jaipur, India

Bachelor of Computer Applications

Diploma, Full Stack Web Development LIGHTHOUSE LABS 09/2020

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