Stephy Saji Daniel
LEANDER,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Lead Software Engineer with a strong foundation in test automation frameworks and tools. Adept at coordinating cross-functional teams, implementing efficient release processes, and optimizing QA and DevOps strategies to enhance software quality. Quality controlled and organized, skilled in identifying and resolving bottlenecks to streamline workflows and meet project timelines. Strong troubleshooting skills, receptive, reliable, passionate about technology, and dedicated to continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst
Trusted Realty LLC
11.2021 - Current
- Enhanced property valuation accuracy by conducting thorough market research and analysis.
- Evaluated market trends and presented findings to senior management, influencing investment strategies.
- Identified areas for cost savings, implementing process improvements that positively impacted bottom line.
- Conducted ROI analysis to evaluate real estate investment opportunities for clients, leading to identification of high-yield properties with 20% Cash on Cash return.
- Analyzed competitor data to identify opportunities for differentiation and enhanced market positioning.
- Assisted in negotiation of leases and contracts to secure favorable terms for property owners and investors.
- Monitored construction progress on new developments ensuring timely completion while adhering to budget constraints.
- Maximized revenue potential from properties through strategic leasing and marketing efforts.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes for increased efficiency in portfolio management.
QA Automation Analyst
Perscholas
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Experienced in all phases of SDLC and STLC cycles
- Developed full-scale Enterprise Software Application Testing Environment
- Performed Web UI Testing writing Manual test cases in Selenium with Java along with JUnit testing
- Developed Page Object Model (POM)for Web UI Testing using Selenium with Java in TestNG framework and build triggering from Maven
- Integrated Maven builds with Jenkins for continuous integration
- Performed Performance/ Behavioral testing for Web Application using Apache JMeter using sampler and listener to view response graphs and tables
- Developed front-end web applications using HTML, CSS, and Java Script
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by effectively analyzing complex issues and recommending feasible solutions to drive project success.
- Performed white box testing using JUnit assertions
- Designed Test Scripts, Test cases, Test Scenario and Test Data for Web Application test
- Developed Manual Test cases for Web UI testing
- Developed Selenium Test Cases using Selenium Web driver, Page Factory, Locators and Web elements
- Performed GIT commands to push source code to Git repository
- Created end-to-end Automation Testing using Selenium, Maven and TestNG
- Build Triggered from Jenkins with source code pulled from Git
- Performed API Testing using end points from Web Application using GET, POST, PATCH, PUT, DELETE and stored tests in API collection
- Developed web applications using Docker containers
- Developed Infrastructure as Code to define all steps taken in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment in AWS Cloud Services
- Created Blue Green deployments using AWS Code Deploy in production environment.
- Reduced defect rates with thorough manual and automated testing for multiple projects concurrently.
Lead Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
06.2012 - 01.2018
- Worked collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve technical roadblocks.
- Led deployment team of HCL ERS CTOS project, where I have deployed and tested Test Automation Framework (TAF) which enables faster QA turnaround and saved manual test effort by 85%
- Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
- Gathered Customer requirements and provided demo on TAF to larger audience
- Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
- Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker , improving resource utilization and management.
- Deployed TAF along with Selenium + TestNG as Test Automation Engine for automating sanity test suite, written BDD + Keyword driven test scripts and effort for test scenario creation reduced by 80% in comparison to traditional test creation
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Imported test cases from HPQC and integrated with (CI/CD) pipelines (Jenkins & Bamboo) and defects posted in Jira
- Wrote code and supported architecture in high-throughput systems.
- Performed Smoke Testing and Regression Testing on TAF software build, Functional Testing, Performance Testing, Load Testing on application under Test in Web Applications (Selenium) and Mobile Applications (Appium and Seetest) & provided traceability matrix to the stakeholders
- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
- Tested troubleshooting methods and documented resolutions for inclusion in knowledge base for support team use.
- Participated in technical design sessions, working with technical resources, to provide insight during solution development.
Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Coordinated and facilitated release planning meetings, ensuring clear communication of release scope, timelines, and dependencies
- Supported successful product launches by creating comprehensive rollout plans that took into account technical requirements as well as end-user needs.
- Conducted impact assessments and coordinated with business and technical teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with software releases
- Leveraged data analysis techniques to evaluate release performance metrics and find areas for improvement, resulting in 20% reduction in deployment errors
- Increased deployment success rates by identifying areas of risk early in development cycle through rigorous pre-release testing.
- Developed custom scripts for automated deployments, enabling faster time-to-market for new features and enhancements.
- Worked closely with development and quality assurance teams to ensure proper configuration management, version control, and deployment of software releases
- Collaborated closely with QA teams to prioritize bug fixes and feature requests based on customer impact and business value.
- Collaborated with infrastructure and operations teams to coordinate and schedule deployment activities, ensuring minimal disruption to banking operations
- Developed and implemented standardized release management processes, including release planning, risk assessment, change control, and post-release analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, MBCET, Trivandrum, Kerala, India - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
MBCET
India05.2011
Skills
- Java
- J2EE
- JBehave
- SQL
- Python
- JSP/Servlets
- HTML, JavaScript, CSS
- MySQL Server & MYSQL Workbench, SQLite, PostgreSQL
- Selenium, Seetest, Appium
- HPQC
- RESTfulservices
- Postman API
- JMeter
- Jenkins
- Bamboo
- Windows
- Linux
- Infrastructure Automation
- Monitoring and Logging
- Test Automation
- Maintenance and troubleshooting
- Amazon Web Services
- Software Development Tools: JIRA
- Docker
- Microsoft Excel, Tableau, PowerBI
Accomplishments
Per Scholas Core Values Award
HCL Spot Award Above and Beyond Performance Award (HCL, CTOS team) Nov 2015
Certifications Training
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, 11/2022, 11/2025
- Datamites Bootcamp training on Data Science, 02/2021, 09/2021
- Experitest Seetest Certified Test Automation Engineer, 11/2015
- ISTQB Certified Tester
Awards
- Per Scholas Core Values Award 2023
- HCL Spot Award Above and Beyond Performance Award (HCL, Continuous Testing & Operations Service Team)
Projects
Project - Ecommerce Web UI (Manual & Automation Testing), API, and Performance Testing(GitHub)
Project-Test Data Driven UI Testing for Banking Application (GitHub)
Project- Front end Development of My Portfolio using HTML, CSS & JavaScript (GitHub)
Project-Stock Marketing Application Development (GitHub)
Project- Ecommerce Database Testing (SQLite, Python, Flask)-(GitHub)
Project-URL Prediction to determine Malicious or Non-Malicious (GitHub)
Project-Customer Churn Analysis to determine specific conditions in which customers have left or have been with the Bank for a longer time. (Tableau)
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner- Issued on (November 2022-November2025).
• Datamites Bootcamp training on Data Science-(February2021-September2021).
- Experitest Seetest Certified Test Automation Engineer- Issued on (November2015).
- ISTQB Certified Tester
Timeline
QA Automation Analyst
Perscholas
08.2023 - 12.2023
Business Analyst
Trusted Realty LLC
11.2021 - Current
Lead Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
06.2012 - 01.2018
Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
09.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, MBCET, Trivandrum, Kerala, India - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
MBCET
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner- Issued on (November 2022-November2025).
• Datamites Bootcamp training on Data Science-(February2021-September2021).
- Experitest Seetest Certified Test Automation Engineer- Issued on (November2015).
- ISTQB Certified Tester
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