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CHIRAG AGRAWAL

CHIRAG AGRAWAL

St Louis,MO

Summary

Lead SDET and Automation Architect with over 13 years of experience in test automation and quality assurance across the healthcare, finance, and telecom sectors. Expertise in framework development, API, mobile automation, and AI-driven testing to enhance efficiency and software quality.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
16
16

Certificates

Work History

Lead SDET

Centene Corporation
St Louis, MO
08.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined test data management with Talend Studio, improving provisioning efficiency by 40%.
  • Automated ETL data flows using Talend, cutting data preparation time by 40%.
  • Optimized UI automation with Selenium WebDriver and Jenkins CI/CD, reducing test execution time by 50%.
  • Enhanced API testing using Rest Assured, increasing test reliability.
  • Improved automation efficiency using GitHub Copilot, accelerating script development.
  • Leveraged advanced reporting tools like TestNG, Log4j, and Extent Reports for detailed stakeholder insights.
  • Led Proof of Concept on Test Rigor, assessing AI-driven automation for generative AI testing.
  • Assessed Test Rigor’s AI-driven test automation, comparing its efficiency and accuracy against existing QA frameworks.

Tools & Technologies: Talend Studio 8.0.1, SQL Server, Benthic Software Golden, Studio 3T for MongoDB, Postman, Oracle SQL Developer, Windows 11 Enterprise, Jira, MS Office Suite, Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, Rest Assured, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, and GitHub Copilot, Test Rigor.

Quality Assurance Lead

Gold Coast Health Plan
Camarillo, CA
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Led QA strategy and automation for the Operations of the Future (OOTF) implementation of health care projects, including TruCare, Call Center, and Salesforce CRM.
  • Designed POM-based automation scripts with Robot Framework and Selenium using Python, enhancing test efficiency by 60%.
  • Implemented parallel test execution using the Pabot Library, reducing execution time by 50%.
  • Executed data validation and API testing using the Requests Library, Postman, and Salesforce Inspector.
  • Integrated automation with Jenkins CI/CD, cutting test cycle time by 45%.
  • Oversaw test reporting and defect tracking using Azure DevOps, adhering to project deadlines.

Tools & Technologies: Microsoft Azure DevOps, Robot Framework, Selenium, Python, PyCharm, Requests Library, Postman, Microsoft SQL Server, MS Office Suite, Windows 11 Enterprise.

Automation Architect/Lead

Centene Corporation
St Louis, MO
09.2015 - 01.2024
  • Designed scalable test automation frameworks with Selenium, Cucumber, Ranorex, Tosca, and Appium, boosting test efficiency by 80%.
  • Reduced manual testing by 70% through API automation with Rest Assured and Tosca.
  • Automated mobile testing using Appium, cutting regression testing time by 60%.
  • Led BDD automation using Cucumber, improving test coverage and sign-offs.
  • Integrated automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Maven for seamless deployment.
  • Integrated automated test suites using the in-house tool, MESS, for parallel execution, and efficient reporting.
  • Ensured maximum code coverage for the PEGA-based CRM OMNI application with Tosca.
  • Utilized Tosca DEX agents to streamline test distribution and achieve shorter execution times.
  • Optimized reporting and defect tracking using TestNG, Extent Reports, Log4j, and Jira, improving visibility and collaboration across teams.
  • Ensured data integrity across Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and MongoDB databases using detailed SQL queries.
  • Mentored team members in best practices for test automation, improving framework reusability, and collaboration across teams.

Tools & Technologies: Ranorex, Tosca, Ready API, Postman, SOAP UI, C#, Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, Rest Assured, Appium, Jira, qTest, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, JIRA, MS Office Suite, Visual Studio, Eclipse, GIT, Jenkins, Bitbucket.

Automation Test Lead

Charter Communications
St Louis, MO
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Automated Next Gen provisioning system testing, improving efficiency by 50%.
  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium and UFT, accelerating regression testing for multiple platforms.
  • Developed page objects using the Page Object Model and Page Factory in Java.
  • Implemented parallel test execution using Selenium Grid, reducing test cycle times by 40%.
  • Implemented TestNG listeners, Log4j, and Extent Reports to enhance test execution reporting.
  • Performed thorough validations of APIs by executing test cases through SoapUI.
  • Used Maven for test builds and managing the project.
  • Integrated test automation scripts with Jenkins for continuous integration, ensuring faster release cycles.

Tools & Technologies: Java, ALM QC, HP UFT 11.53, SOAP UI, Oracle, MS Office Suite, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Log4j, Extent Reports, Eclipse IDE, Maven, Jenkins, Selenium Grid.

SQA Analyst

Capital One
Wilmington, DE
10.2013 - 02.2015
  • Automated test scripts for home loan applications with Selenium and UFT, increasing test coverage by 45%.
  • Built a BDD framework with Cucumber, aligning tests with business requirements.
  • Implemented POM and used the page factory for defining web elements in Java.
  • Used Test Advantage (TA add-in) for identifying Infragistics control API, which was not identified using QTP/UFT.
  • Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and TestNG, streamlining releases.
  • Conducted extensive cross browser testing on various platforms including Firefox, IE, and Chrome.

Tools & Technologies: Java, ALM QC, HP QTP 11.0, UFT 11.52, SQL Server, .NET, MS Office Suite, Eclipse IDE, Selenium WebDriver, Jenkins, TestNG, Log4j, Firebug, Test Advantage, Tortoise SVN, Extent Reports, Cucumber, Selenium Grid.

SQA Analyst

Wells Fargo
San Antonio, TX
02.2012 - 09.2013
  • Automated smoke, functional, and regression testing with QTP/UFT, reducing the testing time by 60%.
  • Performed SQL database validation, ensuring data integrity.
  • Utilized ALM Quality Center to document, organize and monitor software defects.
  • Executed mainframe application testing utilizing Attachmate Extra! X-treme 9.1 client for optimized workflows.
  • Led defect triaging, ensuring timely issue resolution.

Tools & Technologies: ALM QC, HP QTP 11.0, SQL Server, Oracle, MS Office Suite, Windows XP/7, Attachmate X-treme 9.1.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
12-2010

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Charotar Institute of Technology - Changa
Anand, Gujarat
06-2007

Skills

  • Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, UFT/QTP, TestNG, Cucumber, Tosca, Ranorex, Robot Framework, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Test Rigor
  • Languages: Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, VBScript, SQL
  • API Testing: Rest Assured, Requests Library, Postman, SOAP UI, ReadyAPI
  • Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, and MySQL
  • Test Data Management: Talend Studio
  • Software Development Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), Waterfall
  • Frameworks: TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), POM, Hybrid, Data-Driven
  • CI/CD and DevOps: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Maven, Bitbucket
  • Defect Management: Jira, qTest, and ALM Quality Center

Certification

  • Tosca Certified: Automation Specialist Level 1 & 2, Automation Specialist for API, Test Design Specialist Level 1 & 2, Automation Engineer Level 1
  • Automation Anywhere Certified: Automation Developer Career Quest - Start & Accelerate Phase, Essentials Automation Certification - 2024
  • UiPath Certified: Automation Explorer
  • TestRigor Certified: AI-driven Test Automation Engineer
  • Udemy Certifications: The complete Python Course, WebDriverIO + Node.js – JavaScript UI Automation from Scratch, Cypress - Modern Automation Testing from Scratch + Frameworks, Data Integration & ETL with Talend Open Studio Zero to Hero, RPA - Process Automation using UIPATH - Beginner to Expert

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • San Jose State University

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home option401k matchPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingFlexible work hours

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Languages

Hindi
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Gujarati
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Lead SDET

Centene Corporation
08.2024 - Current

Quality Assurance Lead

Gold Coast Health Plan
02.2024 - 07.2024

Automation Architect/Lead

Centene Corporation
09.2015 - 01.2024

Automation Test Lead

Charter Communications
03.2015 - 09.2015

SQA Analyst

Capital One
10.2013 - 02.2015

SQA Analyst

Wells Fargo
02.2012 - 09.2013

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Charotar Institute of Technology - Changa
CHIRAG AGRAWAL