Habib Shayan Mehr
Austin,TX
Summary
Result-oriented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 6 years of experience in Insurance, Retail, and Hospitality industries. Adept at crafting scalable automation solutions for UI and API testing using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and RESTAssured Library. Deep understanding of QA methodologies, Agile processes, and end-to-end test lifecycle management. Recognized for driving automation efficiency and improving product reliability through robust testing strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Charles Schwab
01.2024 - Current
- Automated key user journeys using Java and Selenium WebDriver, leading to a 50% drop in regression cycle duration.
- Developed Gherkin scenarios and automated them with Cucumber to align testing with business expectations.
- Implemented REST API validations using RESTAssured Library and Postman for claim processing services.
- Validated backend records with SQL queries and JDBC for Oracle and MySQL databases.
- Managed test dependencies and execution cycles with Maven, integrated into Jenkins for scheduled runs.
- Utilized GitHub for code versioning, ensuring clean merges and collaborative automation development.
- Logged and tracked defects in JIRA, providing comprehensive test coverage metrics across sprints.
QA Automation Engineer
CVS Health
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Designed and maintained Page Object Model-based test suites using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and JUnit.
- Introduced Cucumber for Behavior-Driven Development, boosting cross-functional test clarity.
- Wrote SQL scripts for validating transactional data using JDBC with PostgreSQL.
- Developed and executed REST API test scripts using RESTAssured Library and Postman.
- Utilized Maven for project builds and Jenkins for automated test execution and reporting.
- Worked closely with developers in Agile standups and planning meetings to align QA and Dev priorities.
- Managed test cases and execution status within JIRA.
QA Analyst
Hilton Hotels
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Performed manual functional, regression, and integration testing on hospitality platforms, ensuring consistent quality across web and backend systems.
- Designed and executed detailed test cases based on business requirements and user stories.
- Logged, tracked, and managed defects in JIRA, collaborating with developers to resolve issues efficiently.
- Conducted backend data validation using SQL queries against MySQL and Oracle databases.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives) to provide QA input during planning.
- Began exploring automation tools by assisting in creating test scenarios with Selenium WebDriver and Java.
- Supported the team in API testing with Postman, validating service responses and ensuring system integrations worked as expected.
- Documented test cycles and provided comprehensive QA reports to stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics
University of Tabriz
07-2010
Skills
- Languages & Markup: Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, XML, Gherkin
- Testing & Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, Maven, Cucumber
- API Testing Tools: RESTAssured Library, Postman
- Automation Design Patterns: Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Page Object Model (POM)
- Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitHub, Jenkins
- IDEs & Utilities: IntelliJ IDEA, SQL Developer
- Databases & Connectivity: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, JDBC
- Project Tools: JIRA
Value-Added Initiatives
- Built a robust test automation suite using Java and Selenium WebDriver, reducing manual test effort by 65% while accelerating regression cycles.
- Created and deployed API test automation using RESTAssured Library and Postman, improving release quality and cutting post-deployment issues by 45%.
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Charles Schwab
01.2024 - Current
QA Automation Engineer
CVS Health
08.2021 - 12.2023
QA Analyst
Hilton Hotels
08.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics
University of Tabriz
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