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shikha gupta

@shikhagupta4

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I build scalable QA automation frameworks that accelerate high-quality software releases.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for QA, test automation, or business analysis opportunities in the UAE or remotely where I can lead quality strategy, build scalable automation frameworks, mentor teams, and improve release quality across the SDLC.

I've led test strategy, functional, system, and regression testing for web and mobile releases at Profecia Link, improving defect detection by 20% through data-driven testing. I also built and maintained a Selenium WebDriver Java automation framework using Maven and TestNG.

At Daman National Health Insurance, I led and mentored a QA team of 10 engineers across the complete SDLC. I reduced manual regression effort by 40%, improved defect detection by 30%, managed Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, and connected requirements to test coverage through RTMs.

My experience spans healthcare, banking, insurance, telecom, and UAE government platforms, including roles at National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Emaratech, Computer Associates, and Verizon Data Services. I combine hands-on automation, risk-based testing, business analysis, UAT coordination, and quality reporting to help teams deliver reliable releases.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

QA Consultant

Current

Profecia Link

Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Led test strategy and functional, system, and regression testing across web and mobile for two product releases, improving defect detection by 20% through data-driven testing. Built and maintained a Selenium WebDriver (Java) test automation framework with Maven and TestNG.

Selenium Webdriver Java Maven TestNG API Testing Postman Cross Browser Testing Mobile Testing

Test Officer / Lead & Business Analyst

Daman National Health Insurance

Aug 2017 - Feb 2021 (3 years 6 months)

Led a QA team of 10 engineers, mentoring on Selenium automation and test design, and facilitated Agile ceremonies. Designed test strategies and automation frameworks, achieving 30% improved defect detection and reducing manual regression effort by 40%.

Selenium Webdriver Java TestNG Maven Jenkins CI CD Requirements Traceability Matrix UAT coordination Agile Scrum QA Automation

Test Analyst

National Bank of Abu Dhabi

Sep 2016 - Jul 2017 (10 months)

Executed functional, integration, and regression testing for online banking platforms using risk-based testing across the SDLC. Performed SQL-based backend validation and prepared test documentation and requirements traceability matrices for UAT.

Functional Testing Integration Testing Regression Testing SQL Requirements Traceability Matrix UAT

QA Analyst

Emaratech FZ LLC

Sep 2013 - Apr 2015 (1 year 7 months)

Performed functional, UI, and regression testing on high-security government platforms, analyzing logs with UNIX for root-cause investigation. Executed QTP automation scripts for regression coverage and implemented test automation reporting and QA metrics tracking.

Functional Testing UI Testing Regression Testing Unix

QA Engineer

Computer Associates

Jul 2008 - Jun 2012 (3 years 11 months)

Designed test cases and automation flows using Selenium and QTP, executing cross-platform testing across Windows, Solaris, Linux, HP-UX, and AIX. Supported automation builds and managed the defect lifecycle, implementing test automation reporting and QA metrics across SDLC phases.

Selenium Cross platform testing Test Strategy

Software Engineer

Verizon Data Services

Jun 2006 - Jun 2008 (2 years)

Executed functional, database, and end-to-end testing on a billing automation platform, preparing test plans and defect reports to ensure stable releases across the SDLC.

Functional Testing Database Testing End To End Testing Test Planning