Uttam Das
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Highly motivated and results-oriented QA Automation Engineer with 3.5 years of experience in developing and executing automated test strategies for web and cloud-based applications in CGH Technology plus over 15 years in Manual testing. Proven expertise in Functional as well as automation tool like and Selenium, with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and continuous improvement principles. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery and compliance with regulatory requirements. Seeking to leverage my expertise in automation testing to contribute to the success of Serigor Inc
Qualified [Desired Position] with solid background in quality assurance and process improvement. Adept at driving product quality through rigorous testing and implementation of best practices. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
Quality professional with extensive experience in quality assurance and process optimization. Proven ability to enhance product quality and ensure compliance with industry standards. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, leveraging technical skills and attention to detail.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Quality Engineer
Information Gateways Inc
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Configured and utilized Fictional to automate complex test scenarios, significantly improving test coverage
- Collaborated with product management, project management, and development teams to understand testing objectives and ensure alignment
- Participated in daily scrums, Agile planning, and sprint reviews, contributing to efficient project execution
- Troubleshot and triaged issues, working with development teams to identify and resolve root causes
- Documented, tracked, and escalated defects using JIRA, ensuring timely resolution
- Assisted with IT audit preparations, including documentation assembly and review, and participated in audit interviews
- Performed periodic reviews of IT Change Management tickets to ensure proper completion and closure
- Designed and created test conditions, test data, and test scripts to address business and technical use cases
- Drove a continuous effort to reduce test cycle time, minimize defect rates, and maximize application quality
- Designed, executed, and analyzed automation test scripts or test results for web applications and cloud-based applications
- Created test specification, Test script creation, Test case design for Department of Labor (DOL) Integrating Federal Employees Compensation system (iFECS)
- Utilized Jira and Zephyr to document and manage test cases, ensuring efficient tracking of test and execution and defects
- Collaborated within SharePoint and Confluence platforms to document test results and communicate with the teams on progress
- Tested in AWS environments, ensuring integration with S3 bucket storage for data management and testing
- Ensured compliance with DOL requirements and streamlined the testing process for enhanced productive and quality control for Black lung, ECOM, Longshore programs
Senior Quality Engineer
Concept Solutions, LLC
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and maintained automated test scripts using fictionized and Selenium, achieving a reduction in regression testing time
- Designed and executed comprehensive test plans for web and cloud-based applications, ensuring high-quality releases
- Established and executed baseline testing strategies for projects lacking existing QA processes, ensuring foundational quality standards
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams (FAA Dev, FAA Prod) and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of requirements and project alignment
- Allocated scripts for dry runs, wrote test stories, scripts, and test cases
- Performed regression testing using manual methods and automated tools (POSTMAN, Selenium)
- Conducted functional testing for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)- FNS NOTAM website releases using Jira, Zephyr Squad, and SharePoint
- Tested in AWS and Google Cloud environments, as well as NAS and SAN
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
CGH Technologies, Inc.
11.2011 - 09.2023
- Led a team in FAA, that increased test coverage by 15%, reducing post release defects by 30% and boosting customer satisfaction scores by 20%
- Performed functional testing and 508 compliance checks for the FAA website, identifying bugs in new releases
- Analyzed requirements and acceptance criteria to identify ambiguities and potential gaps early in the development lifecycle
- Proficient in Agile & Waterfall methodologies for FNS projects, including test planning, scheduling, regression testing, bug identification & reporting, and collaboration with SE teams
- Maintained and expanded regression test suites, providing accurate estimates for testing efforts
- Provide functional expertise as a Scrum Master to internal team for project backlog creation and maintenance and weekly project-wide design discussions
- Coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases, facilitated testing meetings, and summarized test results for stakeholders
- Performed periodic reviews of IT Change Management tickets to ensure proper completion and closure
- Tested CRM, integration, and reporting components
- Designed and created test conditions, test data, and test scripts to address business and technical use cases
- Audited 2 3 level CMMI / SEI / ISACA standard practice industries, ensuring compliance and best practices
Education
Diploma - Oracle DBA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MABS - Computer Science
Worcester State University
Worcester, MAB.Sc. - Applied Physics
Gujarat University
Skills
- APIs
- TEAMS
- MS Project
- MS SharePoint
- Confluence
- Jira
- Jara Reporting
- Java
- Python
- C
- SQL
- SoapUI
- XML
- Application Development
- Web Services
- Linux
- Test Automation
- Cucumber
- Visio
- DrawIO
- Scripting
- User Interface (UI)
- Scrum
- SDLC
- Excel
- Agile
- MySQL
- Software Development
- AWS
- Business Analysis
- REST
- GitHub
- JavaScript
- Gherkin
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professionalism
- User Acceptance Testing
- Business Requirements
- Selenium
- Waterfall process
- Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Risk Analysis
- Data Integrity Assurance
- Test Cases
- Databases
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork
- Postman Tools
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Maven
- PowerPoint
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Engineering change management
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Control plan development
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Measurement system analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- ISO 9001
- Process improvement techniques
- Product validation testing
- Quality training and coaching
- AS9100 experience
- Quality documentation management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Quality processes
- Relationship building
- Project scheduling
- Quality improvement plans
- Complex Problem-solving
- Documentation and reporting
- Continuous improvement
- Quality assurance
- Risk management
- Process validation
- Waste reduction
- Test plan development
- Root-cause analysis
- Risk mitigation
- Corrective action planning
- Process mapping
- ISO 9000 standards
- Process optimization
- Software quality assurance
- Systems automation
- Quality improvement strategy
- Problem solving techniques
- ISO 9000 requirements
- External audit support
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of iFECA & AGIS
Certification
CMMI Auditor, ISACA (original CMMI institute)
Security Clearance
Public Trust
Languages
Hindi
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Quality Engineer
Information Gateways Inc
12.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Quality Engineer
Concept Solutions, LLC
12.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
CGH Technologies, Inc.
11.2011 - 09.2023
BS - Computer Science
Worcester State University
B.Sc. - Applied Physics
Gujarat University
Diploma - Oracle DBA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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