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Naman Katyal

Toronto,Canada

Summary

QA Automation Engineer with expertise in API, backend, and UI testing since 2015, specializing in financial and large enterprise applications. Skilled in automation frameworks, CI/CD (Jenkins, Harness), and test automation (C#, Java, Selenium, Rest Assured). Optimized pipelines to cut release cycles by 25% and enhanced regression testing, increasing defect detection by 30%. Strong in API validation, database testing, MSSQL, and ensuring compliance with financial industry standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Automation Engineer

Morningstar Research Inc
09.2022 - Current
  • Streamlined API testing processes for market data APIs supporting Morningstar Direct, improving test coverage and reliability.
  • Led QA initiatives for Portfolio Management and Investment Reporting modules, ensuring data accuracy and seamless feature delivery.
  • Automated complex data validation workflows using Java, TestNG, and MS SQL, significantly reducing manual verification effort.
  • Performed functional, regression, and integration testing for dynamic portfolio creation, rebalancing, and holdings calculations.
  • Migrated QA automation pipelines from Jenkins to Harness, utilizing AWS EC2 instances for distributed execution and S3 buckets for storing test artifacts and reports.
  • Enhanced Harness CI/CD workflows by integrating automation suites, enabling faster feedback cycles, test parallelization, and improved visibility into test executions.
  • Collaborated with DevOps and product teams to implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines triggering automated tests across dev, stage, and prod-like environments.
  • Partnered with product managers and data engineers to deliver reliable market data feeds and investment reports across the platform with continuous quality checks.

QA Engineer

OpenText Technologies
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Enhanced software quality by developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies.
  • Spearheaded quality assurance activities in integrating Webroot Systems into OpenText Cloud, ensuring uninterrupted operations post-migration.
  • Conducted functional and integration testing for the Webroot E-Commerce Platform, validating product purchases, license activations, and subscription workflows.
  • Tested and validated Salesforce endpoints, ensuring accurate customer data sync, order processing, and license provisioning.
  • Developed and executed automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java, increasing test efficiency and reducing manual overhead.
  • Configured and maintained Jenkins pipelines to run automated test suites, enabling continuous validation of e-commerce workflows and Salesforce integrations.
  • Collaborated with developers and cloud engineers to ensure smooth Salesforce–SAP integration and reliable API functionality across systems.

Software QA Engineer

Synergy Tech
06.2020 - 02.2021

Project overview: Testing Employee Management system with focus on billing and reporting

  • Developed automated test scripts for web applications using the TestNG framework.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement within the QA team, fostering increased efficiency and effectiveness over time.
  • Conducted extensive validation processes leveraging TestNG and Selenium WebDriver.
  • Conducted analysis on databases through execution of SQL queries in Postgres Db.
  • Generated and managed test scripts, tracked issues through Jira.

QA Engineer

CBRE, Ltd
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for CBRE Vantage Analytics, ensuring data integrity, system functionality, and business alignment.
  • Designed and executed comprehensive test cases, identifying critical defects and optimizing platform performance.
  • Ensured precision in real estate portfolio data validation, including lease management and financial insights.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to document and resolve issues, improving overall system stability.
  • Provided key quality metrics and defect reports, supporting informed decision-making for system enhancements.

Software Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
08.2015 - 12.2017
  • Enhanced test processes by automating regression tests with Selenium WebDriver, leading to a 40% increase in efficiency.
  • Executed thorough checks on data systems and APIs to confirm optimal performance.
  • Ensured accuracy by creating and managing comprehensive RTM frameworks across diverse initiatives.

QA Intern

DKOP Labs Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Enhanced collaboration among team members, sharing knowledge gained from previous experiences or educational pursuits related to quality assurance principles or industry trends relevant to the internship context.
  • Assisted in the automation of test cases, reducing manual effort and increasing overall efficiency within the QA.
  • Streamlined reporting processes by utilizing various tools and technologies to effectively track progress and escalate concerns as needed.

Education

Masters Of Engineering - Computer Engineering

University of Windsor
05.2019

Bachelor Of Engineering Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Chitkara University
05.2015

Skills

  • Testing Tools: RestAssured, Postman, Selenium WebDriver, JIRA, Confluence, TestNG
  • Programming Languages: Java,C#, Unix/Linux scripting
  • Databases: MS SQL
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
  • Version Control: Git, Bitbucket
  • CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Harness
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3 Bucket, Secret Server)

Accomplishments

  • Developed scalable API automation frameworks, improving validation efficiency and reducing manual effort.
  • Optimised CI/CD pipelines, reducing release cycle times by 25%.
  • Enhanced regression testing coverage for pricing calculation systems, increasing defect detection rates by 30%.
  • Recognised for ensuring compliance with financial industry standards and delivering accurate, stable financial applications.

Timeline

QA Automation Engineer

Morningstar Research Inc
09.2022 - Current

QA Engineer

OpenText Technologies
04.2021 - 10.2022

Software QA Engineer

Synergy Tech
06.2020 - 02.2021

QA Engineer

CBRE, Ltd
11.2019 - 06.2020

Software Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
08.2015 - 12.2017

QA Intern

DKOP Labs Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 07.2015

Bachelor Of Engineering Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Chitkara University

Masters Of Engineering - Computer Engineering

University of Windsor
Naman Katyal