Results-Driven SDET with AI-Powered Automation

Swapna K

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Contact No: (847) 904 - 0905

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Results-driven QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering end-to-end test automation solutions across Web, Mobile, API, and Desktop platforms, complemented by deep manual testing expertise.

Expert in designing scalable automation frameworks and developing comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test data using Java, Selenium, Playwright, and TestNG.

Deep knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and testing methodologies including Functional, Integration, Regression, Cross-Browser, UAT, and Database Testing.

Proficient in UI and RPA automation using Katalon Studio and UFT, delivering enterprise-grade process automation for complex business workflows.

Experienced with BQSA and Gauge frameworks for UI and API automation, and Sauce Labs for cross-device mobile testing.

Designed end-to-end automation ecosystems leveraging Selenium WebDriver/IDE/Grid, Playwright, Maven, Jenkins, REST services, and Cucumber BDD.

Strong REST API automation expertise with Rest Assured and Java, delivering comprehensive payload validation, schema verification, and API-driven test workflows.

Implemented an AI-driven self-healing automation solution in Selenium that automatically detects locator failures, identifies the correct element using Ollama LLM, updates the test script, re-executes the test case, and raises a PR with the fix to achieve a fully autonomous test maintenance pipeline.

Proficient in leveraging AI-powered development and testing tools including GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, ChatGPT, and Claude AI for intelligent test case generation, automated code reviews, and rapid test script development.

Experienced in evaluating and integrating AI/ML platforms, including Google Vertex AI, Ollama, and Llama-based models for intelligent test prioritization, automated failure classification, and AI-powered visual regression testing.

Well-versed in Generative AI, Agentic AI, and core AI/ML concepts, with hands-on experience building and prototyping AI-driven solutions using Python and Jupyter Notebooks. Proficient in leveraging Notion AI for intelligent documentation, knowledge management, and workflow automation.

Proficient in CI/CD pipeline orchestration using Jenkins, enabling continuous test execution with automated scheduling and reporting.

Skilled in backend data validation across SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL, ensuring data integrity at every application layer.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional QA initiatives and deliver high-impact automation solutions in fast-paced Agile environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Testing Tools

Selenium WebDriver, Katalon Studio, UFT, TestNG, Rest Assured, Postman, BQSA Framework, Playwright, JMeter, Insomnia, Cucumber, Gauge Framework

Methodologies

Agile-Scrum, Waterfall, SDLC, STLC, Bug Life Cycle, Automation Life Cycle

Programming Languages

Java, Python, TypeScript

IDE

Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio Code, Jupyter Notebook

AI/ML for Testing

Ollama, Google Vertex AI, Llama-based Models (Llama 3), AI-driven Self-Healing Automation, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude AI, Notion AI, Intelligent Test Prioritization, Jupyter Notebooks

Mobile Testing Tools

Sauce Labs

Test Management & Defect Tracking

Quality Center, JIRA, Radar, TestRail

Build, CI/CD & Collaboration Tools

Maven, ANT, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket

Database Tools

Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL

CERTIFICATIONS:

Java Standard Edition 6 Programmer Certified Professional with an aggregate of 91%

EDUCATION:

Master of Computer Applications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Infosys Nov 2021 – Sep 2025

QA Automation Engineer/Lead

Project: Blue Shield California (Access Management Automation) RPA

Responsibilities:

Partnered with the IAM team to assess automation feasibility and define requirements across multiple application workflows.

Delivered automation coverage for 10 core applications and 20+ supporting applications, significantly improving access management efficiency and turnaround time.

Engineered RPA solutions for Windows desktop and web applications using Katalon Studio and UFT, building a library of reusable automation components.

Designed and implemented a SQL Server integrated provisioning module to process access requests and propagate status updates to downstream workflows.

Built an automated MFA workflow capable of extracting verification codes from email and injecting them into secure authentication fields, eliminating manual intervention.

Designed and implemented an end-to-end self-healing automation solution in Selenium that intercepts locator failures, leverages Ollama LLM to intelligently identify the correct element, auto-updates the test script, re-executes the test case, and automatically creates a pull request with the fix, eliminating manual intervention for locator maintenance.

Experimented with Google Vertex AI and Cursor AI for alternative self-healing and AI-assisted test development approaches, benchmarking accuracy and performance across models to identify the optimal solution.

Integrated generative AI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) to auto-generate test data sets, edge-case scenarios, and validation scripts, reducing manual test preparation effort by over 50%.

Applied AI-powered log analysis to automatically classify automation failures and surface root-cause patterns, accelerating defect triage.

Orchestrated unattended automation execution through Windows Scheduled Tasks, ensuring consistent and reliable daily processing.

Project: Blue Shield California (CareConnect Sandbox Post-refresh RPA)

Responsibilities:

Led collaboration with the Salesforce team to define sandbox post-refresh automation requirements aligned with operational objectives.

Automated end-to-end post-refresh workflows using Katalon Studio, eliminating manual steps and significantly improving process accuracy.

Designed a cross-browser automation framework with Playwright and TypeScript, enabling parallel execution with resilient dynamic locator handling.

Engineered a multi-environment login solution supporting simultaneous data capture and validation across concurrent browser sessions.

Authored custom NoSQL queries to extract and validate critical data sets for automated process verification.

Developed advanced locator strategies to overcome dynamic XPath challenges in Salesforce, achieving measurably improved script stability.

Automated UI-to-file data validation workflows, ensuring 100% accuracy and eliminating hours of manual comparison effort.

Reduced sandbox refresh processing time from 40 hours to 4 hours, which was a 90% improvement in operational efficiency.

Designed a hybrid Playwright-based automation framework with reusable utilities for test data management, environment configuration, and execution orchestration.

Built secure utilities for MFA code retrieval and password encryption, streamlining authentication across all automated workflows.

Leveraged AI-assisted code generation tools to rapidly prototype Playwright test scripts and data validation utilities, significantly accelerating delivery timelines.

Project: Blue Shield California (Digital Automation Testing)

Responsibilities:

Partnered with development teams to analyze feature updates and validate workflows through targeted functional and regression testing.

Spearheaded automation script development and execution for Web and Mobile applications using the BQSA framework.

Leveraged Sauce Labs for mobile automation, ensuring comprehensive cross-device and cross-platform test coverage.

Built a reusable Rest Assured–based API automation module supporting CRUD operations and replicating critical UI workflows programmatically.

Evaluated and benchmarked Llama-based models for AI-driven self-healing locators, delivering documented insights and recommendations to the engineering team.

Utilized GitHub Copilot for intelligent test code generation and refactoring, accelerating automation development velocity across the QA team.

Implemented AI-powered test result analysis to automatically classify failures, identify flaky tests, and prioritize regression suites based on risk and code change impact.

Implemented a resilient error-handling framework with configurable retries and structured logging, ensuring stable and traceable script execution.

Configured and maintained Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to schedule, execute, and report on automation suites across environments.

Project: Apple (Supplier Care)

Responsibilities:

Designed and maintained comprehensive API and UI test suites within the Gauge automation framework.

Conducted test case audits to identify high-value candidates for API and UI automation based on complexity, risk, and ROI.

Developed automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Gauge for Java-based API services and Angular UI applications.

Integrated Maven builds and Jenkins CI pipelines to enable automated test execution as part of the continuous delivery workflow.

Managed defect lifecycle tracking and reporting using the Radar defect-tracking system.

Executed cross-browser compatibility testing using BrowserStack across Chrome and Safari.

Built reusable Java step implementations and shared utility libraries to accelerate Gauge test development across the team.

Engineered optimized XPath and CSS selector strategies, improving locator reliability and reducing test flakiness.

Led code reviews for automation scripts, enforcing quality standards and consistency across the QA team.

Drove end-to-end, backend, and data-driven testing initiatives, collaborating through Git in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Validated API contracts and behavior using Postman, verifying request headers, payloads, and response schemas.

Partnered with developers during debugging sessions to investigate defects and identify root causes efficiently.

Augeo FI, Illinois Dec 2019 – Oct 2021

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) / Consultant Responsibilities:

Partnered with business analysts and stakeholders to translate business requirements into detailed, executable test scenarios.

Developed comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test environments for distributed client–server applications.

Formulated testing strategies through systematic analysis of requirements and functional specifications.

Performed targeted manual testing to validate complex workflows not suited for automation, ensuring complete functional coverage.

Designed and developed Selenium WebDriver automation scripts, contributing to the core framework design for smoke and integration testing.

Built and maintained a robust automated test suite using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Git, Maven, and Jenkins for continuous execution.

Managed defect tracking and production issue resolution through JIRA, ensuring timely triage and closure.

Automated REST API testing using Cucumber and REST Assured, validating payloads, schemas, and response contracts.

Implemented optimized XPath and CSS selector strategies to build stable, maintainable, and resilient UI tests.

Authored SQL queries for backend data validation, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across application layers.

Executed end-to-end, backend, integration, and regression testing within an Agile/Scrum framework using TestRail and Postman.

Designed and implemented BDD automation frameworks with Cucumber, seamlessly integrating UI and API test components for full-stack coverage.

B&I Technologies, India Dec 2013 – Apr 2015

QA Engineer Responsibilities:

Analyzed business and design documents to define system requirements and derive comprehensive test conditions.

Authored test strategies, test plans, and detailed test cases; executed functional and regression test cycles.

Developed Selenium WebDriver automation scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing.

Built TestNG-based test suites for Java APIs, validating outputs against expected results and business rules.

Managed defect lifecycle using HP Quality Center and JIRA, ensuring accurate prioritization and resolution tracking.

Designed and executed positive and negative test cases with full requirements traceability for maximum coverage.

Performed systematic test result analysis to identify failure patterns and validate application behavior.

Collaborated with development teams to triage defects, clarify priorities, and verify fixes through retesting.

Conducted manual testing for complex user workflows where automation was not feasible.

Authored SQL queries against Oracle databases to validate backend data integrity and report output accuracy.

WiFi Networks, India May 2009 – Apr 2010

Test Engineer Responsibilities:

Executed comprehensive manual, functional, regression, system, integration, and end-to-end testing across multiple applications.

Prepared and managed test data sets aligned with business requirements to support thorough test execution.

Developed detailed test scenarios and test cases for system and regression testing cycles.

Maintained thorough documentation of test cases, results, and expected outcomes to provide clear quality metrics.

Designed positive and negative test cases with full requirements traceability to ensure maximum test coverage.

Identified, prioritized, and reported defects using HP Quality Center, driving timely resolution.

Executed test scripts and performed root-cause analysis on failures to validate application functionality.

Provided hands-on support to business users and assurance teams throughout User Acceptance Testing cycles.

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