Arahant Yalagudri
@arahantyalagudri
Experienced test lead with 14 years in software testing and automation.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
With over 14 years of experience in software testing, I have spent the last 9 years honing my skills in test management, leadership, and automation across mobile, web, and APIs. My journey has taken me on-site in the UK for 6 years, collaborating with globally distributed teams from India, the UK, and the USA. I have successfully built automation frameworks from scratch using tools like Appium, Selenium, and REST Assured, implementing BDD/TDD methodologies to enhance testing efficiency.
My expertise extends to leading QA teams, where I have been responsible for hiring, onboarding, and mentoring new talent. I have a strong background in healthcare and banking domains, having worked with notable clients such as JPMC, Lloyds, and NatWest. I am proficient in various tools and technologies, including Azure DevOps, Jira, and Postman, and I have a solid understanding of cloud services like AWS and Azure.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Test Lead
Wipro
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Defined and implemented test automation strategies and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals. Architected robust UI automation frameworks and leveraged them with API automation.
Sr Associate Architect
CTS
Aug 2014 - Feb 2023 (8 years 6 months)
Architected and maintained robust automation frameworks using Java, Typescript, WDIO, ROBOT Framework with Python, and Selenium with Rest Assured API. Led a testing team of 10 associates and implemented CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
Consultant
Cap Gemini
Dec 2012 - Aug 2014 (1 year 8 months)
Designed and developed automation test VB scripts, managed suite execution and maintenance, and conducted code/peer reviews. Presented automated test scripts in show-and-tell sessions to project stakeholders for sign-off.
QA Engineer
Bridge Tree Solution
Dec 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years)
Led a testing team of 5 associates and initiated Selenium Java with TestNG automation. Architected and implemented a test-driven data framework, designing and developing automation tests.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in engineering principles and problem-solving.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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