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Sharon Xilina

Windsor,ON

Summary

  • Over 5+ years of experience as a QA Test Engineer, extensively worked on the Manual, Automation of the mobile, web and server-based applications, API.
  • Strong working knowledge of the SDLC & STLC as well as strong understanding of the business requirements, specifications, and the development of Test Cases & Scenarios.
  • Proficient in using project management and bug tracking tool such as Jira and Jira Xray. In past experiences, involved extensively with creating Test automation framework from scratch using Maven, Selenium TestNG, and Cucumber JUnit, by following the Page Object Model Structure.
  • Experience in Functional testing, User Acceptance Testing, Integration testing, System testing, Sanity testing, client/server and Web Applications.
  • Proficient in Restful Web Services Testing using Postman and REST Assured.
  • Experienced in performing database testing and working with SQL queries and databases like MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
  • Performed and expert in Smoke, Functional, Regression, Database testing with Automated Testing tools.
  • Experience in Maven to manage projects build with POM.
  • Experience in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using the Agile (SCRUM) Methodology and a good understanding of the Waterfall Model.
  • Experienced scripting automation framework based on Web Driver with TestNG/Cucumber with Java.
  • Experienced using Git, GitHub,Gitlab as source code version control to do pull and push request. Experienced with CI/CD using jenkins.
  • Experience in using Selenium API for browser, Swagger for API documentation, JDBC for a relational database, and REST Assured for API.
  • Experience with Framework Cypress Cucumber BDD, Selenium, TestNG, Maven
  • Experienced writing feature file creating all the test cases using Gherkin Language.
  • Ability to write test cases and test scenario, test strategy, review, run and generate test reports. Excellent interpersonal skills, proven team player with an analytical bent to problem solving and delivering under fast paced environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Engineer

Xodus Travel Insurance Services
Windsor, ON
02.2025 - Current
  • Spearheaded comprehensive testing initiatives by developing and executing detailed test plans, test cases, and scripts.
  • Performed manual and automated testing to ensure product functionality, performance, accessibility, and security.
  • Defined, implemented, and continuously improved QA standards and processes to enhance product quality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams across development, product management, and support to drive quality throughout the SDLC.
  • Reported test outcomes, defects, and quality metrics clearly to stakeholders for timely decision-making.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and identified quality trends to support preventive and corrective actions.
  • Monitored key QA metrics, including defect density and test coverage, while maintaining thorough process documentation.
  • Designed and established the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) framework to standardize QA practices.

SDET Engineer

Questrade
Toronto, ON
04.2023 - 11.2024
  • Work cross-functionally with Engineering and Business partners to deliver the best possible technical solutions.
  • Work collaboratively with development teams to test technical solutions to ensure quality, security, and sustainability.
  • Create test scenarios and automated regression tests for desktop web applications.
  • Using the Cypress Cucumber BDD framework for UI and API automation.
  • Designed and implemented end-to-end test automation scripts using Cypress, reducing manual testing time by 40%.
  • Developed reusable testing components, streamlining automation across multiple projects.
  • Analyzed test results, identified bugs, and collaborated with developers to resolve issues, improving overall product quality.
  • Work closely with Development to perform early testing on components prior to integration builds.
  • Manage defect tracking, monitor, and report results.
  • Report QA status to keep project stakeholders informed on deliverables and timelines.

SDET Engineer

Shopify
Ottawa, ON
04.2020 - 04.2023
  • Engaged in various phases of SDLC such as Requirements Specifications Review, Test Documentation, Application testing, and Defect Reporting, as well as STLC phases.
  • Implemented Automation using Selenium WebDriver jars, Java, TestNG.
  • Setup the Automation framework using Selenium WebDriver to run test cases in multiple browses and platforms.
  • Performed Data driven testing using Selenium and TestNG functions which reads data from property and XML files.
  • Created Test Cases using Element Locators and Selenium WebDriver methods.
  • Configured Maven for JAVA automation projects and developed Maven project object model (POM).
  • Evaluated test results, drew meaningful conclusions and took decisive action to remedy deficiencies.
  • Performed regression testing after each build release of the application and updated the Scripts by executing the Regression test suites built using Selenium.
  • Documented, triaged and managed defects in JIRA and worked with developers to facilitate timely resolutions.
  • Suggested testing strategies when diagnosing complex software issues.
  • Verify Web Services through SOAP UI and POSTMAN.
  • Monitored and facilitated bug resolutions to optimize software.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.

Senior Test Engineer

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Implemented Automation using Selenium WebDriver jars, Java, and TestNG.
  • Set up the Automation framework using Selenium WebDriver to run test cases in multiple browsers and platforms.
  • Performed Data driven testing using Selenium and TestNG by designing custom methods to read data from property and XML files.
  • Created Robust Automation scripts using Web Element Locators and Selenium WebDriver methods.
  • Configured Maven for JAVA automation projects and developed Maven project object model (POM).
  • Evaluated test results, drew meaningful conclusions and took decisive action to remedy deficiencies.
  • Performed regression testing after each build release of the application and updated Scripts to maintain effective test automation framework over time.
  • Documented, triaged and managed defects in JIRA and worked with developers to facilitate timely resolutions.
  • Suggested testing strategies when diagnosing complex software issues.
  • Verify Web Services through SOAP UI and POSTMAN.
  • Monitored and facilitated bug resolutions to optimize software.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.

Education

Masters of Management - Business Management

University of Greenwich
London, UK (Netherlands)
09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

XinJiang University of Finance And Economics
XinJiang, Urumqi, China
09.2011

Skills

  • Test Plans and Test Methodologies
  • Software Release and Versioning
  • Script and Scenario Design
  • Organized and Detail-Oriented
  • Time Management and Prioritization
  • Framework - Cucumber BDD
  • Languages - Java, SQL,HTML, XML, JavaScript
  • Knowledge in Testing Tool/Library - Selenium , Cypress, IDE/WebDriver/GRID, Postman, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, JIRA, Rest Assured API,NVDA
  • IDE - VS Code, Eclipse, SQL Developer, SQL Bench
  • Version control system - Git/GitHub/Gitlab/Fork
  • Project Methodology - Agile-Scrum
  • CI/CD Tool - Jenkins
  • Web Technologies - HTML, CSS, XML, XPath, JSON
  • Build Tools-Cypress, Selenium, TestNG, MAVEN

Certification

  • Marketing Analytics - University of Virginia, USA , 2018
  • Project management Principles and Practices Specialization,University of California, 2019

Timeline

Quality Assurance Engineer

Xodus Travel Insurance Services
02.2025 - Current

SDET Engineer

Questrade
04.2023 - 11.2024

SDET Engineer

Shopify
04.2020 - 04.2023

Senior Test Engineer

Blue Cross Blue Shield
09.2018 - 02.2020

Masters of Management - Business Management

University of Greenwich

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

XinJiang University of Finance And Economics

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