Dynamic and results-oriented Software Testing Leader with 17+ years of extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies that drive high-quality deliverables and enhance project efficiency. Proven expertise in test automation has significantly increased test coverage and reduced cycle time, seamlessly integrating automation frameworks within CI/CD pipelines. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to align testing processes with business objectives, ensuring operational excellence while navigating complex testing environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, complemented by effective stakeholder management skills. I am a dedicated team player passionate about continuous learning and delivering impactful, innovative testing solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Test Engineer
Swift
06.2025 - Current
Implemented automation test frameworks that integrate in a continuous delivery workflow. Develop and control a wide variety of automated test scenarios.
Testing message services with XML, JSON message formats
Maintain/troubleshoot the testing infrastructure.
Implemented Automated Test Cases using Robot framework, Openshift, Bitbucket and GitLab
Monitored and validated event code statuses using Kibana logs as part of testing processes
Collaborated in Agile ceremonies (refinements, sprint planning, 3 Amigos, retrospectives)
Test Manager
European Commission (consultant)
04.2022 - 06.2025
Responsible for end-to-end testing activities with quality deliverables on time, coordinated with all stakeholders involved
Developed comprehensive testing strategies that identified and mitigated critical defects early in the development process, helping to improve software reliability and user satisfaction across multiple platforms.
Created and Maintained Test Metrics to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of Test activities
Acted as the Scrum Master, Collaborated with the Product Owner to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment with sprint goals and deliverables.
Increased Test Automation coverage to 80% and reduced test cycle time by 40%.
Implemented BDD approach using Selenium, Cucumber
Developed and executed detailed test cases, using Xray plugin to Jira to manage test cases, test executions, and capture test results
Used Java as a programming language and Visual Studio as IDE for automating the Test Suite with Selenium WebDriver
Increased Test Automation coverage to 80% and reduced test cycle time by 40%.
Designed Page Object Model Automation Framework using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Test NG, MAVEN and setup regular execution Test-beds for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery.
Created projects using Maven build tool with Java and maintained all the dependencies in a pom.xml file.
Implemented Automated Test Cases using Cucumber, Selenium, Java, Page Object Model, Maven, GitLab for newly added and enhanced functionalities.
Seamlessly integrated test automation into CI/CD pipeline using Bitbucket, Bamboo.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement automated testing solutions, which enhanced efficiency and enabled the team to focus on more complex testing scenarios, ultimately improving overall product quality.
Responsible for story point estimation using techniques such as Planning Poker, T-Shirt Sizing and Prioritization techniques such as MOSCOW, WSJF score.
Involved actively in the cut over and deployment activities for Preproduction and Production and ensured the sanity checks, smoke tests and operational acceptance has been completed and signed off prior to GO-LIVE.
Defined and implemented best practices for automation development, resulting in improved code quality and maintainability.
Lead Test Consultant
Colruyt Group
08.2017 - 04.2022
Responsible for maintaining test scripts and test cases for automation with Robot framework
Used the Rest Assured Java library to automate Restful Webservices
Performed Data Driven Testing with different data sources using REST Assured and validated RESTful web services requests and responses
Created automated script for REST-API testing using REST Assured framework
Performed Data Driven Testing with different data sources using REST Assured and validated RESTful webservices requests and responses.
Integrated test automation into CI/CD in Azure DevOps using Azure Pipelines.
Extensively used SQL Queries for data validation and verification.
Generate comprehensive test reports on test coverage, defects, and software quality metrics using tools like Zephyr, Jira, and Confluence.
Implemented ETL and Bigdata Test Automation using Pytest framework.
Lead Test Automation Engineer
Persistent Systems
02.2014 - 07.2017
Designed and implemented Page Object Model(POM) based automation testing framework utilizing Java, Selenium WebDriver, Test NG, Cucumber (Gherkin), Maven, Jenkins.
Worked in Sauce labs for running multiple tests across different browsers, operating systems and machines in parallel.
Tested Web Services-SOA architecture, XML transactions, SOAP, HTTP, WSDL, and REST using Ready API (Licensed version of SOAP UI)
Automated Web services by writing Groovy Scripts and used assertions for data validation and performed data driven for validating different endpoints.
Implemented best practices to improve the testing process to find defects at early stages by using Risk Based Testing.
Used TFS (Team Foundation Server) to create agile project deliverables and track project updates.
Sr. Test Analyst
Compugain
11.2011 - 10.2013
Involved in Automation Environment Setup using Eclipse, Java, Selenium WebDriver & JUnit Jars.
Running Smoke & Regression Test Automation suite after every build and publish the detailed reports with the bugs detected.
Running Full Automation Suite for every Release and Analyze the root cause of Failed scripts.
Tested WSDL/ REST web services using SOAP UI and automate regression testing candidates in sprint.
Created Jmeter Test Cases to measure performance and functionality of web services
Sr. Test Engineer
Infobrain Technologies
07.2008 - 11.2011
Developed and maintained automated regression test cases in IBM RFT using Java programming language and JUnit framework.
Conducted Data driven testing using IBM RFT and JDBC Connections which reads data from scripts using property and XML files.
Designed, developed and implemented Automation Frameworks from scratch using keyword driven framework, Data Driven framework, Hybrid framework.
Education
MBA - Information Technology
Osmania University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Science
Andhra University
Skills
Test Strategy and Planning
Work Permit Status
Holder of permanent Belgian residency and unlimited work authorization.
Certification
Certified SAFe 6 Agilist
Accomplishments
Designed and implemented a scalable test automation framework for a multi-platform application, reducing manual testing efforts by 60% and improving test coverage by 40%.
Led the migration of legacy testing systems to a modern, cloud-based testing infrastructure, resulting in a 50% reduction in test execution time and improved scalability.
Architected a risk-based testing strategy that prioritized critical test scenarios, reducing testing cycle time by 30% while maintaining 95% test coverage.
Implemented a shift-left testing approach, integrating testing earlier in the development lifecycle and reducing defect resolution time by 25% and reducing time-to-market by 20%.
Implemented Comprehensive Testing Strategies, Developed and executed test plans and automation frameworks for various applications, leading to a 30% reduction in critical defects post-release.
Timeline
Senior Test Engineer
Swift
06.2025 - Current
Test Manager
European Commission (consultant)
04.2022 - 06.2025
Lead Test Consultant
Colruyt Group
08.2017 - 04.2022
Lead Test Automation Engineer
Persistent Systems
02.2014 - 07.2017
Sr. Test Analyst
Compugain
11.2011 - 10.2013
Sr. Test Engineer
Infobrain Technologies
07.2008 - 11.2011
MBA - Information Technology
Osmania University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Science