Kruti Patel
Orange County,CA
Summary
Software Development Engineer in Test with 10+ years focused on test framework engineering and automation. Designs tests, performs failure analysis, and drives root-cause investigation. Improves functional integration and regression testing through measurable framework enhancements.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SDET
LoanDepot
Irvine, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Develop and support automated test frameworks for web, mobile, API, service-level integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Build reusable, scalable, and maintainable automated tests using modern engineering practices.
- Develop automation approaches that enhance test coverage and streamline manual testing efforts, increasing overall release confidence.
- Create and update automated regression, smoke, functional, integration, and workflow validation suites.
- Review automation failures to identify root causes, enhance reliability, and minimize test flakiness.
- Evaluate and recommend commercial and open-source testing tools, frameworks, and libraries aligned with project requirements.
- Use AI-assisted engineering tools where appropriate to speed test creation, framework work, defect analysis, and productivity.
Software Developer (Robotic Process Automation)
Mercury Insurance
Brea, CA
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Facilitated design, coding, integration, testing, and maintenance of robotics applications in UiPath, aligning solutions with business requirements.
- Contributed to development of new features for robotics software, enhancing functionality and user experience.
- Built and adapted automation libraries in C# and .NET, developed scripts for REST and SOAP web services, and created test procedures and scenarios for unit testing and UAT phases.
Software QA Engineer
Mercury Insurance
Brea, CA
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Utilized automation frameworks such as Java, JUnit, Selenium, and TestNG to enhance testing efforts and improve test coverage.
- Developed and maintained automation regression suite for Guidewire and rating applications using Java, Selenium, VBA, and ReadyAPI to ensure software quality.
- Analyzed test results, investigated issues, and logged defects in Jira and HP Quality Center to facilitate timely resolutions.
Associate Software Automation Engineer
American Specialty Health
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Built automated test cases and component test cases using Selenium IDE, WebDriver, and C#, enhancing testing efficiency and accuracy.
- Developed test plans, test cases, test procedures, and bug reports in MTM and TFS, contributing to comprehensive testing processes.
- Supported enterprise-level testing of web applications across HealthyRoads, HMS, Fitness, FMS, and ECR to ensure quality and performance.
Software QA Engineer
Vance and Hines
Santa Fe Springs, CA
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Developed test plans and test cases from requirements and functional specifications to validate application features and functionality.
- Executed API and interface testing to identify defects and ensure seamless integration across platforms.
- Analyzed functional and technical requirements and product release plan for Fuelpak FP3 mobile application on Android and iOS to ensure alignment with quality standards.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
California State University
Fullerton05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Mumbai University
Mumbai05-2010
Skills
- UiPath automation
- Software testing
- Test planning
- Test case design and execution
- AI testing tools
- Java application development
- C# and VBNET
- JavaScript and Python
- SQL NET management
- HTML5 web development
- Agile methodologies
- Project management tools
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master
- ISTQB Certified Foundation Level
- UiPath Certified RPA Associate (UiRPA)
- RPA Orchestrator
- UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer (UiARD)
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Timeline
SDET
LoanDepot
09.2020 - Current
Software Developer (Robotic Process Automation)
Mercury Insurance
05.2019 - 09.2020
Software QA Engineer
Mercury Insurance
04.2016 - 04.2019
Associate Software Automation Engineer
American Specialty Health
01.2016 - 04.2016
Software QA Engineer
Vance and Hines
06.2014 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Computer Science
California State University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Mumbai University