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Shakeela Sivaram

Shakeela Sivaram

Toronto,CA

Summary

Proven leader in Quality Engineering with a track record at Infosys and Cognizant, mastering tools like Katalon, Cypress and Azure DevOps, spearheaded the automation of test cases with selenium, java and javascript significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Excel in fostering continuous improvement, problem solving, and team collaboration demonstrated by successfully training teams in automation and testing processes. Achieved significant cost savings through innovative automation suite proposals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Engineering Lead

Infosys
10.2022 - Current
  • Scripted 200+ automation test cases in Postman for REST API payment transaction with Java/Groovy fostering continuous improvement in workplace.
  • Achieved automation of 400+ test cases in Postman that generates automated daily reports and triggers alert on daily run failures.
  • Proposed POC on automation suite in Katalon and projected effort and cost savings which was further implemented into project.

Automation Test Lead

Cognizant
09.2019 - 10.2022
  • Set up framework from scratch, and defined automation suite for smoke & regression using Katalon.
  • Achieved CICD in Azure Devops, for Katalon suite version controlled in Bitbucket.
  • Single handedly scripted In Sprint automation and regression suite holding 500+ test cases for PEGA Application.
  • Designed standardized processes and protocols to continuously improve operational efficiency.
  • Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
  • Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.

Hybrid Tester

Cognizant
07.2016 - 09.2019
  • Scripted and executed E2E Cases for Angular JS Micro frontend on Cypress Automation Tool and configured CICD with Azure Devops for Daily test runs.
  • Collaborated with development teams to resolve defects and improve overall stability of applications.
  • Performed BRMS(Business Rules) validation at the service end (Middle layer) using SPLUNK, Postman and SOAP UI.
  • SMS, Digital signature validations on Mobile App/Simulators.

Automation Tester

Cognizant
09.2011 - 07.2016
  • Managed defect tracking systems efficiently, prioritizing issues based on severity and potential business impact for prompt resolution.
  • Established practical test strategies that aligned with project requirements while adhering to strict deadlines, contributing to successful releases without delay.
  • Scripted and maintained 300+ cases automation suite in Cucumber TDD based framework - using selenium.
  • Assisted developers in reproducing reported issues, expediting their resolution and improving overall product quality.

Education

MBA - Retail Management

Loyola College
Chennai
06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

MOP Vaishnav College
Chennai
04.2011

Skills

  • Katalon
  • Cypress
  • Azure DevOps
  • Java/Groovy
  • Java Script/Type Script
  • Cypress
  • GIT/Bitbucket
  • HP ALM
  • PEGA
  • JIRA/JIRA Align/Confluence
  • REST API
  • Selenium

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Tamil
Limited Working
Malayalam
Limited Working
Hindi
Professional Working

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Employee of the year by introducing Innovation for user management tools and Organization recreational activities.
  • Created learning content and certifications for domain and testing tools.
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.

Certification

  • Certified ISTQB
  • Microsoft Certified Programmer

Timeline

Quality Engineering Lead

Infosys
10.2022 - Current

Automation Test Lead

Cognizant
09.2019 - 10.2022

Hybrid Tester

Cognizant
07.2016 - 09.2019

Automation Tester

Cognizant
09.2011 - 07.2016

MBA - Retail Management

Loyola College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

MOP Vaishnav College

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