Rahul PrasadRP
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Rahul Prasad

@rahulprasad1

Senior Automation Engineer with expertise in test automation solutions.

India

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, encourages innovation, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a highly accomplished Senior Automation Engineer with over 10 years of extensive experience in designing, developing, and implementing robust test automation solutions. My proficiency in Java and Python has enabled me to build advanced Hybrid automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing. I am a strong advocate of BDD methodologies and have successfully integrated automation into CI/CD pipelines, significantly enhancing product quality and accelerating delivery in fast-paced Agile environments.

Throughout my career, I have led cross-functional teams and established best practices that resulted in a 60% reduction in regression testing cycle time. My role as a Specialist Quality Engineer at LTI involved developing comprehensive test automation frameworks and API automation suites, which proactively identified critical integration issues. I am passionate about fostering collaboration between QA, Product, and Development teams, ensuring that we deliver high-quality software efficiently.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

LM

Specialist Quality Engineer

LTI M

Sep 2017 - Jan 2024 (6 years 4 months)

Developed and maintained test automation framework from scratch using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven, resulting in a 60% reduction in regression testing cycle time. Implemented a robust Hybrid framework that combined Page Object Model with BDD (Cucumber), improving test readability by 40% and fostering stronger collaboration between QA, Product, and Development teams.

CO

Associate Engineer

Cognizant

Jun 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year 4 months)

Designed and implemented a scalable Python-Selenium automation framework for a complex web application, leading to a 35% increase in automated test coverage. Developed BDD feature files and step definitions (Cucumber-Python), enhancing clarity and communication of test scenarios for non-technical stakeholders.

BT

Software Tester

Bob Technology

Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year)

Authored and executed test cases for Screen Configuration, Report, and Alerts, and designed test cases according to requirements of newly added functionality. Involved in Automation Infrastructure Development using Selenium, creating and enhancing Test Cases using Element Locators, Selenium Web Driver, and Java Programming features.

SS

Test Engineer

SunGard Global Services

Jun 2011 - May 2012 (11 months)

Understood functional requirements and identified Business Rules, and prepared Test Estimates, Test Summary Reports, and Defect Cause Analysis. Executed test cases, logged and tracked defects using Test Manager and TFS, and performed peer reviews on test cases authored by team members.

ID

Support Engineer

Idenizen

May 2009 - Jun 2011 (2 years 1 month)

Configured and managed applications, providing troubleshooting on remote computers using Team Viewer. Supported customers with basic technical support for current and past software releases, and arranged training programs for customers.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

MT

Manipal Institute Of Technology

Master of Computer Applications, Computer Technology

Completed a Master's degree focusing on advanced computer technologies and applications. Gained in-depth knowledge in various aspects of computer science and software development.

Birla Institute Of Technology logoBT

Birla Institute Of Technology

Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Technology

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology, building foundational knowledge in computer science principles. Developed skills essential for a career in software and IT.

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