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Shivam Agarwal

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Result-driven and dynamic Quality Engineering Lead with expertise in functional and regression testing. Proven track record in developing test plans, executing test cases, and ensuring product quality. Proficient in test automation, with working knowledge of setting up automation environments using the Selenium framework for web applications, the Appium framework for mobile applications, and the REST Assured framework for API services testing. I excel in defect tracking and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring software quality aligns with client expectations. Committed to delivering exceptional results through innovative test automation strategies.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Engineering Lead

Infosys Ltd.
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2023 - Current
  • Utilizing tools like Selenium, Perfecto, SOAP-UI, Postman, etc. for comprehensive functional testing.
  • Executing functional, regression, and user acceptance testing to ensure the software meets client requirements.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define test cases, and ensure thorough coverage.
  • Utilizing defect-tracking tools to report and manage issues effectively.
  • Writing and executing automated test cases for Mobile applications, Web applications, and API services using various frameworks like Selenium, Appium, and REST Assured for improving testing efficiency and coverage.
  • Participating in UAT, gathering feedback and ensuring user requirements are met.
  • Developing and maintaining detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts, facilitating clear communication and efficient testing processes.

Technical Test Lead

Infosys Ltd.
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2021 - 03.2023
  • Worked on various challenging projects with more than 2,500 test cases to meet all the functional requirements of business users.
  • Performed comprehensive regression testing on software updates, ensured seamless integration with existing systems, and ensured minimal disruption to end users.
  • Set up the automation environment and create automation scripts using the Selenium framework for web applications, and the Rest Assured framework for API testing.
  • Defined and prepared detailed test strategies and estimates for various complex functionalities.
  • Performed disaster recovery in parallel to uncover potential defects.
  • Ran job extracts and validated them using various SQL commands in the database.
  • Actively participated in various Scrum ceremonies.
  • Driving product readiness by supporting both technical and business teams.

Test Lead

Infosys Ltd.
India
01.2018 - 04.2021
  • Developed proof-of-concepts (POC) for various automation frameworks, like TestNG and BDD, with extended reporting of automated test cases.
  • API web service test automation using the REST Assured framework.
  • Prepared a reusable HP-UFT component for web service testing to help decrease runtime by approximately 25%.
  • Participated in Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises to ensure the system's Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
  • Performed data validation and correctness in the backend using complex SQL queries.
  • Test the behavior of migrated web services (with over 5,000 test cases).
  • Created an automated build process using Jenkins to integrate changes.
  • Conducted peer reviews and provided technical leadership to test engineers.
  • Performed test planning, estimation, and requirement analysis, and coordinated between the technical and business teams.
  • Implemented test verification (e.g., Technical Reviews) and validation (e.g., Function Test or System Test) practices, standards, metrics, training, and processes.
  • Proactively identified the defects in the application.

Test Engineer

Infosys Ltd.
India
02.2014 - 12.2017
  • Regression testing on the latest deployed code in different test environments.
  • Created and executed test cases, and managed defects using the tool HP ALM.
  • Performed API testing on multiple web services in various test environments.
  • Conducted, implemented, and monitored internal audits, and assisted with vendor audits.
  • Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
  • Planned, developed, scheduled, and executed the quality assurance testing activities.
  • Reviewed use case, wireframes, design mocks, and business requirements documents with the business development teams to understand the architecture and functionality of the application.
  • Created a test plan for the project, conceiving of the testing strategy and approach.
  • Participated in a walkthrough meeting with the Lead, System Analyst, Project Coordinator, and the Development team to discuss the outstanding defects and scope of the change request.
  • Developed test documents such as the test plan, test cases, test data, test scripts, test summary reports, and bug reports.
  • Performed functional testing, smoke testing, end-to-end testing, sanity testing, regression testing, cross-browser testing, and conducting user acceptance testing.
  • Executed manual and automated test cases for regression, acceptance, black box, integration, smoke, and UAT testing.
  • Involved in gathering test data and also involved in user acceptance testing (functional, batch, system, integration, positive, negative, regression, and security-level testing).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering

Gautam Buddh Technical University
India
07-2012

Skills

  • Functional testing
  • Regression testing
  • User acceptance testing
  • Defect tracking
  • Test automation
  • Agile, Scrum, Rally, Jira, HP ALM
  • Eclipse, Maven, TestNG, POM
  • Selenium, Appium
  • Postman, SOAP UI, Web Services, REST, SOA
  • XCode, Android Studio
  • MySQL, SQL Server Management Studio
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • HP UFT

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Quality Engineering Lead

Infosys Ltd.
03.2023 - Current

Technical Test Lead

Infosys Ltd.
05.2021 - 03.2023

Test Lead

Infosys Ltd.
01.2018 - 04.2021

Test Engineer

Infosys Ltd.
02.2014 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering

Gautam Buddh Technical University

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