Darshan Shah
@darshanshah
Motivated Senior Software Engineer in Test with 8 years experience.
What I'm looking for
With over 8 years of experience as a Senior QA Engineer, I have honed my skills in software testing and quality assurance, specializing in both manual and automated testing methodologies. My journey has been marked by significant achievements, including a 40% reduction in production bugs and a 30% efficiency gain in test execution cycles. I thrive in Agile environments, where I have successfully led teams to optimize testing processes and deliver high-quality software solutions.
My expertise spans various domains, including Banking, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Government, allowing me to adapt quickly to different industry requirements. I have a proven track record of implementing automation frameworks that enhance test coverage and streamline QA processes. My commitment to continuous improvement drives me to stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices in software quality assurance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior QA Engineer
Endeavor System Solution Inc
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Managed a team of QA specialists in a high-velocity Agile environment, achieving a 25% reduction in regression testing time through streamlined test plans. Built a test automation framework based on Page Object Model, TestNG, and Selenium Web Driver.
Senior SDET
Gilded Co
Aug 2020 - Present (5 years)
Guided a team of QA specialists in a fast-paced Agile environment, reducing regression testing time by 25% through the optimization of test plans. Executed 200 automated and manual test scenarios bi-weekly, resulting in a steady release cadence with less than 2% rollback incidents.
Senior Software QA Engineer
ADP Inc
Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Built a test automation framework based on Page Object Model, TestNG, and Selenium Web Driver. Tested REST based API by automating using HTTP client and asserting on response and Validated the request for GET, PUT, POST and DELETE and REST Test case creation TestNG verify the data mongo DB using a mongo client tool.
Software QA Engineer
Anthem Inc
Oct 2017 - Present (7 years 10 months)
Experienced with messaging services like JMS, KAFKA and Kafka Connect. Implemented back end test automation for REST-based services and frontend automation utilizing Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG.
Software QA Automation Engineer
Wells Fargo Bank
Feb 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Refined the bug tracking process by implementing JIRA, leading to a 40% decrease in unresolved bugs. Facilitated cross-team meetings to ensure understanding of the quality assurance process, improving inter-departmental workflow efficiency by 15%.
QE Engineer
StubHub
Jul 2015 - Present (10 years 1 month)
Conducted white box testing and code reviews, improving code quality and reducing a post release bug count by 18%. Improved and carried out backend API testing and automation frameworks using TDD methodology, Java, Maven, and TestNG.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Northwestern Polytechnic University
Master of Science in Engineering, Engineering
2014 - 2015
Completed a Master of Science in Engineering, focusing on advanced topics and research within the field. This program enhanced my analytical and problem-solving skills, preparing me for complex engineering challenges.
Gujarat Technological University
Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering
2008 - 2012
Obtained a Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in electronics, communication systems, and related engineering principles. The curriculum provided a strong base in both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
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