Lakshmi Saraf
@lakshmisaraf
Senior software engineer and ETL test specialist delivering robust data validation and automation.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer and skilled Test Engineer specializing in ETL and data-warehouse backend testing, with strong hands-on experience in Python, PySpark, SQL, AWS, and automation using Selenium. I have led end-to-end test design, execution, and reporting for cloud-based data integration projects, contributing to measurable quality improvements and client recognition.
My work blends technical depth and process leadership: I create test plans, design scenarios, perform root-cause analysis, and maintain CI/CD and test management practices in Agile environments. I have been recognized with multiple awards for performance and played active roles in ISO audit preparation, Scrum Mastering, and Power BI visualizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Mercedes Benz Research & Development
Mar 2025 - Present (11 months)
Perform ETL/data-warehouse backend testing using Python and PySpark, maintain automation scripts, and validate data pipelines on AWS and Databricks for invoice/after-sales market data.
Senior Test Engineer
Mphasis
Apr 2021 - Mar 2025 (3 years 11 months)
Led ETL and data-warehouse backend testing for HP projects, authored test plans and executed end-to-end test scenarios, and received multiple awards including the 'Annual ACE Award 2023' for top team performance.
Test Engineer
Cosmonet Solutions Pvt Ltd
Jul 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 6 months)
Executed manual and Selenium automation tests for healthcare and LIS projects, ran smoke/regression suites and documented defects to improve release quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Campus Management International (Anthology)
Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
2017 - 2017
Activities and societies: Projects: Campus Nexus and CRM
Completed a postgraduate program in computer applications focused on Campus Nexus and CRM projects from Jan 2017 to Oct 2017.
DEDayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
2010 - 2013
Activities and societies: Projects: Campus Nexus and CRM (listed)
Bachelor's level program in computer applications with exposure to ETL and database testing completed from 2010 to 2013.
AME's Science College
Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
2007 - 2010
Undergraduate studies in computer applications from 2007 to 2010 with experience in test scenario identification and ETL/database testing.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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