Rupal Saxena

About the Candidate

Rupal Saxena

 

Mobile+61-439186458 | eMAIL: [email protected] | LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/saxena-rupal/

Profile Summary
Experienced Quality Assurance professional with 13 years in the IT sector, highlighting unwavering motivation.

Demonstrates adeptness in intricate problem-solving, accompanied by profound proficiency in manual testing, automation testing, and intricate system debugging.

Aspiring towards a leadership role to orchestrate and invigorate teams, streamline operations, and cultivate outstanding outcomes, all while nurturing an environment of perpetual advancement. Dedicated to the dispensation of top-tier products and the transcendence of client anticipations amidst an ever-evolving and demanding backdrop.

Skills
·    Automation testing using Java with selenium.

·    Proficiency in Automation Testing Tools; Selenium with Maven, Grid, TestNG, BDD Cucumber, Karate, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Cypress, QTP, JMeter, BlazeMeter, Run Scope, Appium for Android Testing, Selendroid, UI Automator.

·    Expertise in RPA (Robotic Process Automation) Tools: WorkFusion, Automation Anywhere

·    Familiarity with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Tools: Informatica Power Center, SAS

·    Skilled in Bug Tracking Tools: JIRA, Zephyr, TFS (Team Foundation Server), Confluence, Bugzilla

·    Database Management: Proficient in MS-SQL, MySQL

·    Programming Languages: Competent in Java, JavaScript

·    Operating Systems; Experience with Windows 2000/XP/2010, Ubuntu/Linux, Unix

·    Proficient in using tools like JMeter and BlazeMeter to conduct performance and load testing.

·    Postman for API testing and Rest Assured automation.
·    Strong Leadership Abilities with E2E ownership.

·    Designing comprehensive test strategies that encompass manual and automated testing methodologies to ensure maximum test coverage.

·    Test Automation Frameworks: Maven TestNg based. BDD Cucumber Karate based, Data-driven framework.

·    Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to integrate testing seamlessly into the development lifecycle, ensuring early defect detection.

·    Waterfall and Agile Methodology

·    Strong Communication Skills and Test Documentation.

·    Proficient in identifying potential project risks and devising mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

·    Dedicated to surpassing stakeholders’ expectations through meticulous testing practices and continuous improvement initiatives. collaboration and alignment towards project goals.
Work historY
Automation TesT Lead

Cognizant                                                                                                                  July 2023- present

·    Currently serving as an Automation Test Lead at Cognizant, overseeing a team of 6 skilled QA engineers.

·    Developing automation scripts utilizing Java Scripting, Selenium, Rest Assured and Postman for an e-commerce application, encompassing both UI and API testing. Test management with JIRA, Zephyr.

·    Using other tools such as Splunk, Grafana, Swagger for API logger and details.

·    Collaborated with stakeholders, including developers, product owners, and project managers, to understand testing requirements and ensure alignment with project objectives.

·    Validating data quality processes, conducting intricate data analysis to identify and address quality issues effectively.

·    Implemented and enforced testing best practices, coding standards, and automation frameworks to streamline testing processes and improve overall team efficiency. Mobile view testing using Browser Stack.

·    Led training sessions and workshops to upskill team members on automation testing tools and techniques, enhancing their proficiency and productivity.  Conducted regular code reviews and provided constructive feedback to team.

·    Implemented test data management strategies, ensuring the availability of accurate and representative test data for various testing scenarios.

·    Actively participated in Agile and Scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews to optimize testing activities within the Test lifecycle.

·    Provided regular status reports and test metrics to project stakeholders, highlighting testing progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

·    Providing consistent updates on UPLF Revenue forecasts, participating in daily team reporting, and contributing to interview panels.

Test Analyst

UST Global                                                                                                   January 2019 – March 2023

·    Collaborated directly with the client in Sydney, Australia, working on project COB (Customer On-Boarding) for Equifax

·    Demonstrated successful leadership in migrating manual test cases to automated scripts, resulting in a significant reduction in testing time and increased test coverage.

·    Developed and executed API automation test scripts using BDD Cucumber and the E1AF framework, ensuring efficient and reliable testing, parallel testing using Selenium Box and Selenium grid.

·    Modified and debugged scripts based on thorough story analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the testing process also maintaining data validation and data integrity.

·    Worked on Google Cloud Platform. Conducted sprint-by-sprint demos, showcasing the developed API features and maintaining transparency with stakeholders.

·    Performed data validation testing using complex SQL queries, ensuring data integrity and accuracy in the testing environment.

·    Reviewed change requests and provided comprehensive impact assessments, guiding the project’s progress effectively.

·    Planned and managed all project test stages, fostering collaboration with external teams and contributing to project checkpoint meetings.

·    Proactively improved testing methods and strategies to adapt to evolving requirements and industry best practices.

·    Strategized and executed testing procedures for data analysis and synchronization, ensuring data consistency across systems.

·    Communicated effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear updates on project status and progress.

·    Provided mentorship and coaching to junior team members, facilitating their personal and professional growth within the team.

·    Investigated and resolved identified bugs, issues, and problems, maintaining the quality and stability of the project deliverables.

·    Engaged in projects for prominent clients, including BMW (International Online sales project), Equifax; DMS, and APIGEE, showcasing diverse expertise and adaptability.

·    Continued to play a crucial role in planning and managing project test stages, driving successful outcomes through effective coordination and collaboration.

 

Sr. QA Engineer

Q3 Infotech Pvt. Ltd                                                                                    July 2016 – November 2019

·    Accomplished diverse projects encompassing WWTS (Wireless WAN Test Solutions) in SAAS, WAAS (Wide Area Application Services), and Health care domains.

·    Spearheaded the development and implementation of efficient automation frameworks, proficiently executing comprehensive test cases, scripts, plans, and procedures, both in manual and automated capacities

·    Meticulously prepared testing-related documentation, including Test Plans, Test Cases (HLTC – High-Level Test Cases, LLTC – Low-Level Test Cases), and Test Reports utilizing tools like JIRA, RTM (Requirement Traceability Matrix), and scripting for automation testing, among others.

 

Senior Customer Engineer

HCL Infosystem Ltd                                                                                    August 2010 – February 2016

·    Undertook projects encompassing Power, R-APDRP (Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme), Banking TBA (To Be Announced), and CBS (Core Banking System)

·    Efficiently managed CRM Banking application support, ETL Testing, SQL and ticker closure, diligently preparing essential documents like Release Notes, Issue Tracker, Testing, and daily reporting files.

·    Successfully coordinated with the development team and other stakeholders to address open issues and implement new enhancements seamlessly.

·    Facilitated comprehensive project training for stakeholders, with a particular focus on the RAPDRP electricity board project, ensuring smooth implementation and user adoption.

Education
MCA | Computer Application                                                                                    India | October 2012 – September 2014

Punjab Technical University

 

BCA | Computer Application                                                                                     India | August 2007 – May 2010

University of Rajasthan

Certifications
ISTQB Foundation Certificate