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Sharmila Prakasam

Spring Hill,TN

Summary

14+ years of QA experience including 6 years of Testing Automation. Strong experience in Test Automation framework design and automation tools: Selenium WebDriver, RestAssured, QTP, TestNG, and Cucumber. Strong understanding of database schemas and SQL. Experience in implementing test code within a continuous integration. Experience in JAVA. Experienced in troubleshooting and resolving issues. Experienced in Agile development environment and a good understanding of the entire SDLC.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automation Test Lead

Walmart
11.2019 - Current
  • Designed and implemented the API automation framework by using RestAssured and Cucumber.
  • Implemented UI automation framework of Samsclub.com by using Selenium WebDriver and TestNG.
  • Established Jenkins continuous integration environment, and deployed automation framework and automated scripts to Jenkins.
  • Played as build master to enable automated testing capabilities.
  • Coordinated with systems partners to finalize framework designs and confirm requirements.
  • Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes and patch sets for the framework.
  • Worked with other test team members to create automated tests.
  • Coached team members for Test Automation and troubleshooting.
  • Used POSTMAN for validating endpoints and making API calls to different systems across platforms.

Automation Test Lead/Tester

Travelport
04.2017 - 10.2019
  • Developed the automation scripts for Regression test cases and mapping of different systems for different executions using UFT.
  • Trained team members for QTP, VB Script skills, and the automated framework.
  • Involved in test case analysis, design review, keywords development, test cases and test suites build and execution, bug report, and verification.
  • Coordinated with system partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
  • Worked with other test team members, i.e., the Development team, the functional team, and the Business team, to create QTP automated tests.

Automation Tester

Nielsen Company
09.2015 - 03.2017
  • Worked in a fast-paced Agile development environment.
  • Responsible for Automation, Manual using SOAP UI, and Scrum System Testing of the application at various stages.
  • Automated web application testing using Groovy Script in an Agile environment.
  • Extensively used SQL query statements to verify data integrity and validation between the front-end and the application's backend database values.
  • Used JIRA to report data defects and application defects.
  • Performed Smoke, System testing, System Integration testing, User acceptance testing, Database testing, and Regression testing.
  • Develop test scripts for Data-Driven, Functional, and Regression testing.
  • Extensively interacted with developers to understand and resolve issues while testing the applications.

Automation Maintenance Lead

Nielsen Company
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Provide the estimation for the testing activities.
  • Provide the necessary training and knowledge sharing for the team members.
  • Raise the defects with the help of the functional team at the time of execution and Coordinate with the team for daily deliverables.
  • Responsible for debugging, testing, and validating various scenarios.
  • Involved in Quality Management of deliveries through various Quality Review processes.
  • Test execution and documenting the test results.
  • Logging the defects and retesting the application wherever required.

Senior Tester

Nielsen Company
07.2011 - 07.2013
  • Understand the functionality of the application.
  • Review the Test Scenarios and Test Cases prepared by the team.
  • Preparation of Test Plan and Test Strategy.
  • Raising the defects and verifying fixed defects.
  • Metrics Reporting.
  • Responsible for weekly reports and attending bridge meetings showing the progress and future testing efforts.
  • Guiding team members in the team for technical issues.

Tester

Team Ware Solutions
06.2010 - 06.2011
  • Supported, implemented and helped shape test approach by identifying solutions to recurring issues.
  • Wrote and executed effective functional tests and carried out exploratory testing to assess product performance.
  • Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies.
  • Read, interpreted and followed written test instructions and procedures to accurately test products.

Specialist

Dakkshin Solutions
09.2008 - 05.2010
  • Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
  • Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.

Developer

DMV Technologies
08.2006 - 08.2008
  • Tested programs and databases to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
  • Designed, developed, and implemented software applications for website based on analyzed requirements and understanding of industry technical standards.
  • Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs, and improving functionality.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Anna University
Chennai, India
05.2006

Skills

  • Test Automation: Rest Assured, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber, POSTMAN, HP UFT, SOAP UI, Jenkins, JMeter
  • Programming: JAVA, VB/VBS
  • Web Standards: HTML, XML, CSS, Xpath
  • Bug Tracking : HP ALM, Jira
  • Database: SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle
  • Build & CI: Jenkins
  • Domain Areas: Travel, Retail Services
  • Customer Relations
  • Methodology: Agile, Waterfall

Timeline

Automation Test Lead

Walmart
11.2019 - Current

Automation Test Lead/Tester

Travelport
04.2017 - 10.2019

Automation Tester

Nielsen Company
09.2015 - 03.2017

Automation Maintenance Lead

Nielsen Company
08.2013 - 08.2015

Senior Tester

Nielsen Company
07.2011 - 07.2013

Tester

Team Ware Solutions
06.2010 - 06.2011

Specialist

Dakkshin Solutions
09.2008 - 05.2010

Developer

DMV Technologies
08.2006 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Anna University

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