Alwin Benedict Arulraj
@alwinbenedictarulraj
Results-driven QA professional with 17 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven QA professional with over 17 years of experience in Test Architecture, Test Engineering, Automation Leadership, and Quality Assurance Leadership. My expertise lies in designing, implementing, and leading robust test automation frameworks for enterprise-scale applications across various domains. I have a strong proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and QTP/UFT, and I excel in API testing, mobile and web automation.
Throughout my career, I have overseen the full QA lifecycle, from test planning and execution to defect tracking and release validation. I have led cross-functional collaborations with Development, Product, and DevOps teams to define quality benchmarks and ensure complete test coverage. My ability to prepare executive-level QA metrics and reports has driven decision-making and continuous improvement within organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Test Engineering Lead
InsurePay
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Developed a data-driven framework using Java and Selenium, and automated test scripts with Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven to streamline functional and regression testing. Guided the automation team in building robust test scripts, integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring code quality through best practices.
Automation Test Engineer
British Petroleum
Jan 2009 - May 2009 (4 months)
Developed business components for SAP business functionalities using Business Process Testing (BPT) with HP QTP 9 and Quality Center 9. Created and executed automated test scripts for end-to-end business flows within the QC Test Plan and Test Lab modules.
Automation Test Engineer
British Petroleum
Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 5 months)
Developed business components for SAP business functionalities using Business Process Testing (BPT) with HP QTP 9 and Quality Center 9. Created and executed automated test scripts for end-to-end business flows within the QC Test Plan and Test Lab modules.
Automation Test Engineer
Baxter
Apr 2010 - Present (15 years 2 months)
Automated JD Edwards Enterprise One ERP on modules like Order Management, Transportation, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Developed QTP automation scripts using keyword-driven and descriptive programming.
Automation Test Engineer
GlaxoSmithKline
Jun 2009 - Present (16 years)
Managed end-to-end testing activities including functional, integration, and system test planning and execution. Designed and executed system and integration test cases for SAP modules using Quality Center 9.
Automation Test Engineer
United Paper Mills
Jan 2010 - Apr 2010 (3 months)
Performed manual testing and automated test cases using QTP 9.5, developing and executing automation scripts using a data-driven framework. Handled script debugging, error handling, and enhancements to improve test coverage and stability.
Automation Test Engineer
United Paper Mills
Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 5 months)
Performed manual testing and automated test cases using QTP 9.5, developing and executing automation scripts using a data-driven framework. Handled script debugging, error handling, and enhancements to improve test coverage and stability.
Automation Test Engineer
McGraw-Hill – ERP Atlas Testing
Jul 2011 - Present (13 years 11 months)
Reviewed application test cases to develop automated scripts using QTP 10 and QC 10, creating reusable and driver scripts for functional and end-to-end automation across Oracle modules. Developed automation scripts for web reports and custom reports across all modules.
Automation Test Engineer
GlaxoSmithKline
Jun 2009 - Nov 2009 (5 months)
Managed end-to-end testing activities including functional, integration, and system test planning and execution. Designed and executed system and integration test cases for SAP modules such as Warehouse Management and Quality Management using Quality Center 9.
Automation Test Engineer
Baxter
Apr 2010 - May 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Automated JD Edwards Enterprise One ERP on modules like Order Management, Transportation, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Developed QTP automation scripts using keyword-driven and descriptive programming.
Automation Test Engineer
McGraw-Hill – ERP Atlas Testing
Jul 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 4 months)
Reviewed application test cases to develop automated scripts using QTP 10 and QC 10. Created reusable and driver scripts for functional, extension, and end-to-end automation across Oracle modules including AP, AR, FA, CM, PO, PA, and GL.
Sr. QA Analyst | Test Automation Analyst
McGraw-Hill
Dec 2012 - Apr 2013 (4 months)
Initiated automation for bulk data creation in Oracle Applications and automated repetitive tasks such as FA period closure and user creation. Developed field-level validation scripts for bank payment files using functional design documents, ensuring accurate data transmission to banks.
Sr. QA Analyst | Test Automation Analyst
McGraw-Hill
Dec 2012 - Present (12 years 6 months)
Initiated automation for bulk data creation in Oracle Applications and automated repetitive tasks such as FA period closure and user creation. Developed field-level validation scripts for bank payment files using functional design documents, ensuring accurate data transmission to banks.
Senior Automation Test Engineer
McGraw-Hill
Apr 2013 - Present (12 years 2 months)
Maintained and enhanced MHE & MHE scripts in QC 10 and QTP 10, developing reusable and driver scripts for functional and end-to-end automation across Oracle application modules. Enhanced regression test suites for web and custom reports, and executed scripts for MHE & MHF split-related testing.
Senior Automation Test Engineer
McGraw-Hill
Apr 2013 - May 2013 (1 month)
Maintained and enhanced MHE & MHE scripts in QC 10 and QTP 10, developing reusable and driver scripts for functional and end-to-end automation across Oracle application modules. Enhanced regression test suites for web and custom reports, and executed scripts for MHE & MHF split-related testing.
Senior Automation Test Engineer
McGraw-Hill
Jun 2013 - Present (12 years)
Led automation efforts including master test plans, environment setup, tool installation, and test scheduling across multiple projects. Designed, maintained, and enhanced automation frameworks based on application complexity, ensuring consistency and adherence to quality standards.
Senior Automation Test Engineer
McGraw-Hill
Jun 2013 - Jan 2014 (7 months)
Led automation efforts including master test plans, environment setup, tool installation, and test scheduling across multiple projects. Designed, maintained, and enhanced automation frameworks based on application complexity, ensuring consistency and adherence to quality standards.
Test Automation Analyst
CVS Caremark
Feb 2014 - Present (11 years 4 months)
Analyzed and automated regression test cases for the CVS.com application using Selenium WebDriver, creating reusable object repositories and end-to-end test scenarios. Performed unit, integration, and cross-browser testing, executing automated runs for regression, patches, and bug fixes.
Test Architect
Split Limit Studios
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Developed a data-driven framework using Playwright and Python, and created automated test scripts with Playwright, Python, and Pytest. Scheduled and executed daily, weekly, and release-based test runs to ensure timely feedback and maintain release quality.
Sr. QA /Automation Analyst
State Street
Nov 2015 - Present (9 years 7 months)
Analyzed Agile user stories and defined comprehensive test cases for the Client Service Platform application. Developed automation test scripts using Java and Selenium WebDriver to support sprint-based testing.
Sr. QA /Automation Analyst
State Street
Nov 2015 - Feb 2020 (4 years 3 months)
Analyzed Agile user stories and defined comprehensive test cases for the Client Service Platform application. Developed automation test scripts using Java and Selenium WebDriver to support sprint-based testing.
Test Architect
Converse
Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Designed comprehensive test plans, strategies, and cases, aligning them with business requirements and Agile user stories. Developed and executed automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, TestNG, and Apache POI for functional and regression testing.
Test Engineering Lead
InsurePay
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Developed a data-driven framework using Java and Selenium, and automated test scripts with Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven to streamline functional and regression testing. Guided the automation team in building robust test scripts, integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring code quality through best practices.
Test Architect
Split Limit Studios
Apr 2021 - Dec 2021 (8 months)
Developed a data-driven framework using Playwright and Python, and created automated test scripts with Playwright, Python, and Pytest. Scheduled and executed daily, weekly, and release-based test runs to ensure timely feedback and maintain release quality.
Test Automation Analyst
CVS Caremark
Feb 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 7 months)
Analyzed and automated regression test cases for the CVS.com application using Selenium WebDriver, creating reusable object repositories and end-to-end test scenarios. Performed unit, integration, and cross-browser testing, executing automated runs for regression, patches, and bug fixes.
Test Architect
Converse
Feb 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year)
Designed comprehensive test plans, strategies, and cases, aligning them with business requirements and Agile user stories. Developed and executed automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, TestNG, and Apache POI for functional and regression testing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Master’s in software engineering, Software Engineering
Completed a Master's degree focusing on advanced software engineering principles and practices. Gained expertise in various aspects of software development and project management.
Thiagarajar College
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Studied Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in programming, algorithms, and data structures. Developed a strong understanding of core computer science concepts.
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