SDET/ Lead Automation Tester

Naga Agasthyaraju
Email – [email protected]
Phone – (737)946-4711
LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/naga-agasthyaraju-711594179
Professional Summary
 10+years asAutomationTester and SDET in executing web-based applications and client server architecture on
different domains.
 Expertise handling bothManual & Automation Test Life Cycle
 Expert in developing Java SeleniumWebDriver/RC/IDE/GRID test scripts and Test Frameworks using TestNG/Junit,
ANT/MAVEN build tools.
 Good at performance testing using Load Runner and in ETL testing using various tools.
 Extensively worked on back-end / database testing (Oracle, SQL Server) and validating the application against the database
 Experience in all phases of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Bug life Cycle
and Methods like Waterfall and Agile Expertise in editing and debugging tests using Selenium.
 Experience in Cross browser testing, Parallel Test Execution using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG and Sauce labs.
 Good working knowledge of Automation tools like QTP, Load Runner and Expertise in QTP in running scripts for
Functional and Regression Testing
 Good Exposure in implementing Agile Methodologies and Waterfall Methodologies in Testing Projects
 Strong experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Behavior Driven Testing (BDT) with Cucumber JVM to
implement Test Driven Development (TDD).
 Extensive experience in testing third party SOAP and Restful web services request/responses using several tools like Soap
UI and chrome extensions forSalesforce.
 Experienced in Data Driven Framework, hybrid framework using UFT(Unified Functional Testing) and VB Scripts
 Experience in using UIPath Studio to develop and configure workflows and automations, including data extraction,
processing, and manipulation.
 Strong understanding of RPA concepts and methodologies, including workflow design, process mapping, and process
improvement.
 Designed a comprehensive testing framework utilizing PySpark to validate data quality in real-time data ingestion pipeline
 Experience on automation testing using Nightwatch.js (Node.js and selenium).
 Experience in using Google Espresso framework for Android and iOS mobile application.
 My core strength of Software testing expertise includesWhite box, GUI, Black box, Functional, System, Regression,
Integration, Security, Load and User Acceptance testing.
 Extensive Experienced in defining testing methodologies, designing Test plans and Test cases, verifying and validating wed
based e- commerce applications and documentation based on standards for software development and effective QA
implementation in implementing Agile & Scrum.
 Experience in using Automated Tools like Active Directory, Quality center in Client /Server, Web, Database and GUI
Testing.
 Have knowledge onDocker and Kubernetes through AWS.
 Experienced in cloud infrastructure using AWS for Dynamo DB, S3, Lambdas, API gateway, Clod watch.
 Have knowledge in Casualty claims & billing in Insurance domain.
 Expertise in documenting defects with high level of detail, accuracy, and informative recreation steps using Quality Center,
JIRA, IBM Clear Quest, Bugzilla.
 Expert skills in SQL and PL/SQL and worked extensively on ORACLE, DB2, SQL Server and MS ACCESS databases.
 Expertise in analyzing bugs, interacting with Developers, other Team members and users to debug the errors.
 Experienced in conducting Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions for functional/non-functional requirements.
 Expert in TOSCA DI.

Technical Skills: -

Testing Tools Selenium, Appium, Tosca DI, QTP and GitHub, JMeter
Languages JAVA, HTML, XML, VB Script, Java Script, Python, .Net
Application Tools Eclipse, Fire bug, Fire path, Visual Basic 6.0, Putty, Code Collaborator, GIT, Bit Bucket, Bash,
Jira, SVN.
IDE Eclipse, NetBeans and Selenium IDE
Test Management tool Test Director, HP Quality Center (ALM), JIRA, Azure Devops
Frameworks TestNG, JUnit, ANT, JBehave, NUNIT, Protractor, TDD, BDD
Firefox Add-ons XPath, XPathchecker, Firebug
Bug Tracking Tools HP Quality Center, Bugzilla, Visual Studio TFS
 Databases PL/SQL, Oracle, MySQL
Platforms Windows 7/Vista/XP, UNIX, LINUX Shell scripting, Sun Solaris, Mac OSX, iOS, Android

Work Experience
AbbVie, Chicago IL Oct 2023 – Till Date
Lead QA Tester
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual testing
efforts.
 Develop detailed data specifications that align with business and testing needs.
 Ensure data requirements are clearly defined, documented, and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
 Manage and handle various types of databases, demonstrating expertise in DQL (Data Query Language), DDL (Data
Definition Language), and DML (Data Manipulation Language).
 Perform database maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance and integrity.
 Automate test data generation processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
 Implemented a continuous integration pipeline with Jenkins, reducing the feedback loop and enabling quicker deployments.
 Collaborated with developers and product owners to understand requirements and design test strategies for new features.
 Improved test coverage by 40% through the introduction of data-driven and keyword-driven frameworks.
 Mentored junior QA engineers, sharing best practices in test automation and code reviews.
 Conducted regular code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
 Automated end-to-end testing for a multi-tiered web application, reducing release cycle times by 25%.
 Led the development of an automated testing strategy for an Angular-based web application, leveraging Protractor and
Selenium to automate complex test scenarios.
 Designed and implemented automated test scripts using Protractor for Angular applications, resulting in a 40% increase in
test coverage.
 Maintained and enhanced an existing test suite, reducing test execution time by 30% through optimized test case design.
 Worked with API testing tools like Postman to validate the integration of Angular front-end with backend services.
 Monitored test execution and reported results to stakeholders, ensuring that all defects were tracked, prioritized, and resolved
efficiently.
 Participated in sprint planning and daily stand-ups, providing input on testability and potential risks associated with new
features.

Environment: Java, Selenium, Jira, Protractor, Toad.

Iquvia, Remote Apr 2023 – Sep 2023

Test Solution Architect.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

 As an IQVIA Consultant I was responsible to work with different Cross Product teams across IQVIA to help optimize
Automation execution and deployment frequency.
 Created and maintained test data for various projects, ensuring data accuracy and relevance.
 Worked closely with project teams to understand business requirements and convert them into data specifications.
 Monitored data flows and resolved issues to maintain data integrity across applications.
 Developed complex queries and managed database schemas to support testing activities.
 Responsible for defining Automation best practices and educate to different product teams across IQVIA.
 Participated in creating POC for usage of Devops Open telemetry monitoring and Observability Instrumentation for different
platforms like Java, Salesforce and demoed to different product team members.
 Created manual test cases for Open Telemetry.
 Designed, developed, and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and SpecFlow for .NET applications.
 Participated in creating comparative analysis between different Devops monitoring tools like Open Telemetry, Prometheus
and Dynatrace.
 Contributed to IQVIA’s Devops and Test Automation Community of practice.
 Research and study on AIOPS tools.
 Worked with product teams as part of digital transformation to focus more on blend of UI +API+Mobile automation adhering
to the Agile Pyramid.
 Work closely with the DevOps enablement team for enhancing the CI/CD Pipeline process for different Product teams.
 Managed and maintained multiple databases, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity.
 Designed and implemented database schemas, tables, and relationships to support business needs.
 Performed data manipulation tasks, including complex queries and data maintenance.
 Collaborated with development and testing teams to support data requirements for various projects.
 Environment: SQL, Jira, Confluence.

Centene Corporation May 2022 – Mar 2023

Sr. Automation Tester
RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Involved in automation testing using Tosca DI.

 Worked with all modules of Tosca like Testcases, Test Case Design, Modules, DataIntegrity, Execution
 Designed automation framework using Tosca and Individual contributor.
 Responsible for making connection setups for different environments to connect to database.
 Responsible for creating test data required for testing.
 Automated facets database and SQL parameters using SQL client methods such as SQL connection and SQL Command
Extensively worked and monitored patient casualty claims and billing process validated and verified data rules against claim
processing.
 Involved in detailed documentation of results together with the development of automated regression test framework to
automate test scripts for the data integrity and executing SQL queries in tosca.
 Involved in documenting the issues and solutions found while automating SQL queries for future references.
 Involved in creating user spaces to the resources in the workspace as an admin.

Environment: Jira, Confluence, Visual Studio, Java, Selenium, Tosca DI,Qtest, Teradata, MySQL.

New York State, Brooklyn, New York Sep 2020 – Mar 2022
Lead Automation Tester
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Working on the data migration project of both 911 and 311(emergency & non-emergency)
 Working on Multiple Automation projects.
 Using Python for data migration testing for Snowflakes and Azure Blob data.
 Working on Panda Libraries to compare Json schema with data tabes
 Working with clients to understand and confirm the scope of testing for user stories for every sprint.
 Effectively managed a team 4 QA resources by allocating tasks based on complexity and criticality.
 Involved in developing the data migration framework by using Python, Pandas, Pyspark.
 Worked on Azure pipeline testing.
 Involved in doing the data extraction from sqlserver.
 Automating the developed ETL tables.
 Working on transforming all the in coded data to Databricks
 Playing a part role in API testing.

Environment:AzureDevops, Visual StudioJava, Selenium, Jenkins, Snowflake, Python, JMeter. Databricks, Data Lake, REST API.

Care Source, Dayton, OH Mar 2020 – Aug 2020

SDET Lead
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Created a robust test automation framework in C# that includes backend testautomation, specifically SQL validation in the
test scripts.
• Led the development of automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver for a large-scale .NET application, improving test
coverage and reducing the time required for regression testing.
• Proficient in programming design patterns (MVC, Factory, etc.)
• Developed and Maintained Automated Test Scripts: Created and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium
WebDriver and C# for .NET applications, reducing manual testing effort and improving test coverage.
• Validating various healthcare EDI transactions
• Execute ETL queries to look for patient/customer-related details and validatethem against streamline UIWorked on Tidal
jobs.
• Collaborated closely with business analysts and stakeholders to understand the requirements and translate them into effective
test cases and scenarios, ensuring comprehensive coverage of healthcare payer and provider functionalities.
• Worked on Lean FT (aka UFT Developer) with C sharp as programminglanguage.
• Used Object Identification center to check for the web elements on UI andwindows application.
• Worked on Quality Center and tag it with lean FT to run the test cases fromthe toolDesigned and executed automated test
scripts for end-to-end testing of critical healthcare workflows, including member’s enrollment, claims processing, provider
network management, and payment reconciliation.
 • Automated facets database using lean FT and SQL parameters using SQL client methods such as SQL connection and SQL
Command Extensively worked and monitored patient casualty claims and validated and verified data rules against claim
processing.
• Extensively worked and monitored patientclaims and billing validated and verified data rules against claim processing.

Environment: Lean FT, TFS, Microsoft Azure, QTest, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Selenium IDE, C#, Java, Jenkins, Soap UI,
Oracle SQL, Hive, Java, HP ALM, Eclipse, GIT, Maven.

TransAmerica, Cedar Rapids, IA June 2019 – Dec 2019

TestLead
RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Effectively managed a team 7 offshore QA resources by allocating tasks based on complexity and criticality.
 Involved in writing Automation scripts and executing scripts for Web application using Selenium Web driver and java.
 Involved in Preparation of Data Driven Framework' using Java.
 Used TestNG Parameter, TestNG.xml and Data Provider for parameterization.
 Performed test design and test execution for new api models introduced.
 Performed testing for json mapping using tools like postman and swagger UI.
 Implemented Page Object Model (POM) to maintain all reusable object and maintained the same.
 Organized the scripts by grouping as Smoke, Regression and Functional and executed them from Jenkins based on the
deployments.
 Automation testing efforts for a healthcare client, specializing in payer and provider scenarios, ensuring the delivery of high-
quality software solutions.
 Building/Maintaining Docker container clusters managed by Kubernetes, Linux, Bash, GIT, Docker, on AWS.
 Designed and executed automated test scripts for end-to-end testing of critical healthcare workflows, including member
enrollment, claims processing, provider network management, and payment reconciliation.
 Migrated on perm application to AWS cloud for testing our QA/Prod Environments.
 Successfully completed the vpc migration and S3 bucket validations for AWS.
 Utilized Kubernetes and Docker for the runtime environment of the CI/CD system to build, test deploy.
 Build and maintain a CI/ CD pipeline that includes automated tests.
 Executed SOAP based web services and API testing (Java Client and SOAPUI) to test the integration between UI layer and
orchestration.
 Extensively worked and monitored patient casualty claims and validated and verified data rules against claim processing.
 logged defects and got them fixed by dev team by tracking them using JIRA.

Environment: Java, Eclipse, Selenium web driver 3, TestNG, Post Man, Java Script,AWS, Jenkins, Soap UI, Qtest, Jira,
Confluences

Papa John’s International, Louisville, KY Apr 2018 – April 2019

SDET/Lead
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Effectively managed a team 3 offshore QA resources by allocating tasks based on complexity and criticality.
 Implemented Test Plan and QA metrics reports to track the quality of work done in the project.
 Implemented test scenarios and designed test cases for user stories in JIRA.
 Implemented test scripts for new functionalities developed using selenium web driver with testNG framework.
 Involved in website development by creating newly added products in backend using web tools and in front end using crafter
studio.
 Demonstrated expertise in developing automation solutions using UIPath, including design, development, testing, and
deployment.
 Performed POS transactions like Sale, Return and Store pickup using different tender types.
 Worked with developers to develop the scripts to install the new products in the POS systems.
 Extensively worked on testing POS systems when new products are releasing.
 Created defect template to be followed while logging defects in Jira and followed the same for logging defects.
 Identified requirement gaps and suggested changes for user stories avoiding conflicts with other functionalities.
 Worked on back-end web service testing using Hal browser and postman tools.
 Building/Maintaining Docker container clusters managed by Kubernetes, Linux, Bash, GIT,
Docker, on AWS.
 Created Page Object Model Mobile automation framework on both IOS and for Android using Appium.
 Did automation for both Android and IoS.
Environment: Java, Eclipse, Seleniumweb driver 3, Java Script,Appium,TestNG, See Test, Post Man, Hal browser, Terraform
Crafter Studio, Jira, Confluences

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Tampa, FL Nov 2016 to Mar 2018

Automation Tester
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Working with clients to understand and confirm the scope of testing for user stories for every sprint.
 Professional in writing the Automation scripts using Selenium IDE/GRID and TestNG framework for automating the Web
Applications.
 Implemented the BDD framework with Java and the creation of future files with scenario and scenario outline files.
 Tested using the Restful API’s and Web services using SOAP UI and Postman in XML and JSON Formats.
 Using Agile/Scrum methodology, handling SPRINTS simultaneously during releases.
 Automating the Regression Suite using Selenium – Web driver using POM Hybrid framework.
 Review of test plan/cases with Clients.
 Assisted in the creation and execution of test cases for web-based .NET applications.
 Performed Selenium automation testing over cloud using Sauce labs ensuring the app software is reliable without
compromising quality.
 Worked on Quality Center and tag it with lean FT to run the test cases from the tool.
 Design and Developed Hybrid Driven Test Automation Framework using UFT/QTP using VB script.
 Executing the test plans on web and mobile (iOS & Android) as per requirements.
 Performed Functional and Regression testing in HP UFT (QTP) using VB script.
 Creating, Reviewing and Executing test cases.
 Defect creation, reporting and tracking in MTM.
 Involved in UAT with the team members.
Environment:Java, Selenium, Java Script, JMeter, Protractor, XML, UFT, SOAP UI, TFS, MTM, Agile Methodology, MS Office.

T-Mobile, Bellevue, WA March 2015 to Oct 2016

Agile Tester/BA
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Analyzing the manual test cases for the feasibility of automation in regression phase
 Prepare and review automation scripts of the team.
 Prepared driver scripts, data driven tests and test suites.
 Good experience in executing the Test Cases on the Real iOS and ios devices and Emulators and simulators as well.
 Developing and execute automation test cases to test responsive behavior of web pages on Mobile devices using Appium.
 Worked in Agile - Behavior Driven Development (BDD) model.
 Hands on Experience in using the XPath, Firebug and Fire path for Locator elements and IOS Simulators and Emulators
Mobile App Testing.
 Work closely with the Developers and Business Development Teams (BDT) in the review and modification of product
specifications.
 Used Test Complete and GitHub to contribute to automated test suites.
 Executed test cases and procedures for Functionality Testing, Integration Testing, Positive Testing, Negative Testing, Black
box testing.
 Tested Using Automation Framework, Created Fitness Table for UI Automation and Integration testing.
 Created Page Object Model Mobile automation framework on both IOS and for Android using Appium.
 Streamlined the process and overall quality of the deliverables by introducing agile methodology.
 Analysis of the requirements (Agile methodology requirements comes in form of iterations) and prepared the analysis
documents.
 Build and maintain a CI/ CD pipeline that includes automated tests.
 Developed Behavior Driven Development (BDD) framework using cucumber.
 Worked extensively with Quality Center for creating Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Design, Test Inputs, Test Logs, and
Test Summary Reports.
 Used Selenium as the Automation testing tool and HP ALM as Test management and Defect Management tool.
 Raising defects in Quality Center (Mercury Test Director) and follow up with the development team to avoid slippage.
 Worked on marketing campaign that focused on merging sales, marketing, and customer service and support databases within
Salesforce platform.
Environment: HPQC, Java, J2EE, SQL Server, SOAPUI,Selenium Web driver, Nightwatch.js, Perfecto,Jenkins, Load Runner, AX
2012,JMeter, Windows, MS Office, JIRA, UNIX.

Equinix, Sunnyvale, CA Jun 2014 to Feb 2015

QA Analyst/Tester
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 CreateUAT test cases for End-to-End testing.
 Writing Test automation script in Selenium Web Driver.
 Configuring Testing Framework to execute Selenium scripts.
 Tested the GUI Application (online forms and screens) and did analysis on the Paper based form to be as accurate as the
online application.
 Created Page Object Model Mobile automation framework on both IOS and for Android using Appium.
 Developed and Implemented automation using Selenium WebDriver and Java. Used Eclipse IDE to develop & debug the
code.
 Analysis of the requirements (Agile methodology requirements comes in form of iterations) and prepared the analysis
documents.
 Validated ETL test data for all transformation rules and covered all the scenarios required for implementing business logic.
 Tested the ETL process for both before and after data cleansing process.
 Hands-on experience in testing Web Services /XML/SOAP and RESTful services using SoapUI tool.
 Involved in manual and automated Web Services testing using SOAP UI andDevTest.
 Tested using the Restful API’s and Web services using SOAP UI and Postman in XML and JSON Formats.
 Testing Web services using SOAP UI and C# code using NUnit.
 Used Test Complete and GitHub to contribute to automated test suites.
 Execute test data and regression tests scripts after a release to ensure system is functioning properly and no new issues have
arisen and provided daily status updates to the respective track leads.
 Upgraded Manual test scripts into HP Quality Center for automation using QTP/UFT.
 Managed all the Test Cases, test scripts and test results using Quality Center/ALM.
 Provided Test Matrix to management when each project is completed.
 Involved and responsible for creating Daily and weekly status reports regarding the progress of testing process.
Environment: Selenium IDE, RC Web Driver, Cucumber, Load Runner, SSIS, SQL Server Studio, SQL Server, Test Complete, My
Eclipse, JIRA, MySQL, Silk central test manager,Python, Java, J2EE, Jenkins, JIRA, QTP (Quick Test Professional), QC (Quality
Center), JMeter, VBScript, Junit, Windows 7/Vista/XP, UNIX.

Johnson & Johnson, India Jun 2011 - Oct 2012

QA Engineer
Responsibilities:
 Analysis of the requirements (Agile methodology requirements comes in form of iterations) and prepared the analysis
documents.
 Coordinated with the Development and Business Analysis teams located at various locations to acquire application
knowledge / discuss Issues.
 Preparing the Technical documents, User Scenarios, User Documents, Project Process documents, Change Request
Proposals documents.
 Preparing and Executing of Regression Scripts using QTP/UFT.
 Played a vital role in the evolution and execution of procedures of ensuring the quality of features and releases of claims
management.
 Executed test cases and procedures for Functionality Testing, Integration Testing, Positive Testing, Negative Testing, Black
box testing.
 Preparing, reviewing and executing project related documentation, project planning, test plans,Traceability matrix,
estimations, metrics, functional, integration, system test cases, tracking and delivery.
 Developed and managed Defect Management using Jira.
 Streamlined the process and overall quality of the deliverables by introducing agile methodology.

Environment: HP Quality Center, QTP/UFT, VB Script, Oracle, TOAD, Unix, Windows, MS Office, MS-Excel Macros, PDF,
Mozilla, Agile.
Education: Bachelors in CS 2011 Nagarjuna University.