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Venkatesh Tamiri

Scarborough,ON

Summary

Dynamic Automation Lead with extensive experience at CGI, driving successful Salesforce CRM integrations and enhancing QA processes. Proficient in Selenium and Java, I excel in API automation and continuous integration. Recognized for leadership and collaboration, I consistently deliver high-quality results while optimizing testing frameworks and achieving significant automation coverage improvements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automation Lead

CGI, Client TD Bank
07.2021 - Current
  • TD bank enhances existing CARMA Sales Application by integrating Salesforce CRM applications through nCino solutions
  • Facilitate implementation of in-sprint automation and QA delivery of assigned stories within TD Business Banking QA Team
  • Outlined and mapped test automation objectives for sprint, ensuring team achievement of goals
  • part of software release decisions involves evaluating impact of open issues.
  • Engineered API automation test scripts to validate data flows between Salesforce objects and MuleSoft API and CIF application.
  • Develop Rest Assured API automation scripts for Salesforce through integration of Salesforce APIs.
  • Developing and enhancing automation framework for stability while conducting code reviews for team
  • Enhanced automation test script design, execution, and maintenance by onboarding sanity scripts to Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline, driving continuous integration
  • Administered code repository in Bitbucket, executing code review processes and effectively resolving merge conflicts among team members..

Automation QA Engineer

Tech Mahindra Canada, Client Scotiabank
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Company Overview: CDP (Cloud Development Platform) serves as a Cloud Engineering Lab initiative focused on modernizing branch distribution channel applications to re-platform core intralink applications and Forms Free Teller, leveraging CDP pipeline for continuous deployments.
  • Facilitated collaboration among multiple teams to address challenges and enhance efficiency in software testing and automation.
  • Functioned as Automation QA engineer for Scotiabank, acting as SME for Branch Applications including Forms Free Teller and Intralink Portal
  • Monitored team performance and quality from initial functional testing to automation and integration into regression suite for continuous testing through Jenkins.
  • Developed, executed, and maintained automated test scripts for front-end screens using Quantum framework.
    Maintained scripts in alignment with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) methodology.
  • Leveraged tools such as Selenium, Maven, Cucumber, and TestNG to optimize testing processes.
  • Conducted testing of all peripherals connected to FFT application, including pin pad functionality, cheque scanner, receipt printer, CRU, and passbook printer.
  • Implemented automation script within current sprint of project, incorporating sanity scripts into Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline to enhance continuous integration
  • Administered code in Bitbucket and fulfilled role of code reviewer, successfully addressing merge conflicts within team members.

QA Test Lead

Tech Mahindra India, Client Scotiabank
Hyderabad, India
07.2016 - 02.2018
  • Converted software development approach to behavior-driven development (BDD), integrating QA testing early in development cycle for enhancements in code quality, software functionality, and programmer productivity.
  • Utilized Selenium with Java to create automation scripts, leveraging Quantum Framework for functional test automation that complements BDD approach.
  • Executed Behavior Driven Development by integrating Cucumber framework with Java and Gherkin language.
  • Utilized Bitbucket as central repository for source code management, SourceTree and Git Client for code integration with Bitbucket, Maven for build management, and JIRA for defect and test tracking.
  • Oversee Automation Development Team with comprehensive knowledge in both Automation and Manual Testing for Branch Applications.
  • Delivering QA status and progress reports to higher management.
  • Facilitated testing processes for mainframe host screens related to customer screens and online transaction functionalities

Automation Engineer

Bank of America Continuum India
Hyderabad, India
10.2015 - 07.2016
  • Executed successful deployment of automation framework utilizing tools such as HP UFT for web-based GUI applications with VB scripting
  • Executed multiple automation POCs independently upon joining new team, rapidly acquired proficiency in automation processes and project domain, resulting in 70% increase in automation coverage for project.
  • Engineered, constructed, and deployed hybrid, data-driven automation testing framework utilizing VBScript.
  • Formulated Automation Test Plan and Automation Test Estimation for Automation Script Development and maintenance.
  • Excel in implementing diverse value additions and innovations to enhance ROI.
  • Participate in sprint meetings with vendors and monitor process and weekly deliverables

QA Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions India
Kolkata, India
05.2011 - 10.2015
  • Updated and maintained Automation Framework using VB Script for optimal performance.
    Executed automation regression scripts for various software releases to ensure quality assurance.
  • Developed Automation Test Plan and Automation Test Estimation for Automation Script Development and maintenance
  • Developed manual test cases aligned with business requirements
  • Executed Sanity, GUI, Functional, and Regression testing
  • Compiled test reports on daily and weekly basis for client delivery.
  • Earned Ace quarterly Award at Tech Mahindra for 2020 Q3
  • Earned prestigious Catalyst award for outstanding performance and delivery in Cognizant

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam
04-2010

Skills

  • Selenium and Java
  • Jira and Xray
  • Cucumber and Gherkin
  • Maven and Gradle
  • TestNG and QA automation
  • Salesforce QA and CRM
  • Rest Assured and POSTMAN
  • SoapUI and Jenkins
  • Bitbucket and GitHub
  • Behavior-driven development
  • JavaScript and VBScript
  • C and C
  • Quality engineering practices
  • Project management methodologies
  • Banking and financial services expertise
  • Retail order management systems
  • API automation

Certification

  • Certified SAFe 6 Practitioner
  • SDET Java Certified
  • Cognizant Certified Product Consultant on HP QTP

Technical Specializations

  • Test Automation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Salesforce Flows Testing
  • Web and API Automation

Languages

  • Java
  • Gherkin
  • VBScript

Tools And Software

  • Selenium (Java)
  • Jira
  • Xray
  • Cucumber
  • Maven
  • TestNg
  • Salesforce QA
  • Rest Assured (Java)
  • POSTMAN
  • SoapUI
  • Jenkins
  • Azure DevOps
  • NCino
  • MuleSoft
  • GitHub

Industry Expertise

  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Salesforce

Timeline

Automation Lead

CGI, Client TD Bank
07.2021 - Current

Automation QA Engineer

Tech Mahindra Canada, Client Scotiabank
02.2018 - 06.2021

QA Test Lead

Tech Mahindra India, Client Scotiabank
07.2016 - 02.2018

Automation Engineer

Bank of America Continuum India
10.2015 - 07.2016

QA Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions India
05.2011 - 10.2015

Master of Computer Applications -

Andhra University

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