Professional work history

Test Automation Specialist

SharpCloud
May 2023 - Present (1 year 1 month)
London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

As a Test Automation Specialist at SharpCloud, I am engaged in full-stack testing, enhancing product quality and user experience through rigorous validation processes. My expertise encompasses web UI automation utilizing Selenium with Java, and advanced penetration testing using Burp Suite, ensuring robust security and functional integrity.

Automation Specialist (Contract)

Nationwide Building Society
January 2023 - May 2023 (5 months)
Swindon, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

During my tenure at Nationwide Building Society, I specialized in web UI automation with Selenium and Java, along with web API automation using Rest Assured with Java. My role involved crafting and executing automation scripts that improved the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes.

Automation Specialist

IBM
December 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-site)

At IBM, I contributed to various projects by developing automation solutions for web UIs and APIs using Selenium and Rest Assured with Java. My efforts were pivotal in reducing time-to-market and enhancing product reliability through continuous testing improvements.

QA Research and Development

Dassault Systèmes
June 2020 - December 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-site)

In my role at Dassault Systèmes, I focused on research and development in quality assurance, employing tools like Cypress with JavaScript for web UI and API automation, ExperiTest with Kotlin for Android automation, and XCUI with Swift for iOS automation. This role allowed me to broaden my technical expertise and contribute to the development of high-quality software products.

Associate Engineer

TransUnion
September 2018 - June 2020 (1 year 10 months)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-site)

As an Associate Engineer at TransUnion, I analyzed and tested Decision Edge, a core product offering financial decision solutions. My responsibilities included web service testing and UI automation using Selenium Java in a BDD-Cucumber framework, crucial for ensuring the reliability and accuracy of financial advice provided to clients.

Senior Software Engineer

Capgemini
September 2017 - September 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-site)

At Capgemini, I served as QA for UI and backend testing related to consumer solutions. I was involved in both manual testing and keyword-driven automation using the Robot framework, enhancing product quality and user interaction through meticulous testing and validation.

Software Engineer

Capgemini
September 2016 - September 2017 (1 year 1 month)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-site)

Starting my professional journey as a Software Engineer at Capgemini, I developed my foundation in web UI automation and penetration testing. I specialized in using Selenium with Java and Burp Suite, setting the stage for a focused career in test automation.

At NIST University, I pursued a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, a discipline that combines the intricate worlds of electronics and instrumentation to foster innovation in automation and control systems. This rigorous program equipped me with a deep understanding of fundamentals of industrial automation, which intern gave me a perspective towards my current work in software automation.

My academic journey at NIST University was not only about gaining technical proficiency but also about developing a meticulous approach to problem-solving and an ability to adapt to technological advancements. The education I received has been a cornerstone of my professional development, enabling me to seamlessly integrate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to pioneering solutions in the technology sector.

Education