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Prasad Kotwal

Prasad Kotwal

Pune

Summary

Productive Test Automation Engineer with 8 years helping companies expedite and improve diagnostic tasks through automation. Creates novel testing methods, exceeding generally accepted techniques in both speed and accuracy. Eager to advance test automation technology and business goals through careful iteration and progressive developmental improvements

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Test Automation Engineer (SSr-Adv)

Globant India Private Limited
06.2021 - Current
  • Selected cost-effective automation tools to enhance diagnostic workflows and operational efficiency.
  • Designed standardized processes and protocols for continuous improvement through Agile Delivery methods.
  • Implemented test automation and frameworks, reducing manual efforts and costs significantly.
  • Supported DevOps integration and monitored emerging technologies for optimal test practices.
  • Conducted test case analysis and execution using Python and Selenium, achieving a 95% success rate.
  • Validated production changes and provided detailed reports on discovered issues.
  • Organized defect management and conducted regression testing to maintain product quality.
  • Trained team members and developed comprehensive documentation to improve collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Software Engineer

Accenture
03.2016 - 05.2021

· Developed UI automation scripts using Selenium with Java, leading to a 20% reduction in testing time.

· Designed and implemented automation frameworks, streamlining the testing process.

· Executed automation scripts for smoke, sanity, and regression testing, achieving a high success rate.

· Generated detailed bug reports using testNG and Extent Reporting, facilitating efficient bug resolution.

· Analyzed automation test results and fixed issues, improving test reliability.

· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify testing requirements and ensure product quality.

· Conducted engineers' journeys testing using structured data testing tools, verifying multiple URLs and navigation.

· Developed mobile UI automation scripts using Appium with Selenium-Java, expanding test coverage.

· Automated engineers' tasks and scenarios, increasing testing efficiency.

· Logged and reported bugs in HP-QC and JIRA, ensuring timely resolution.

· Led end-to-end test cycle activities (Manual + Automation), delivering high-quality results.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Pune University
Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil ACS College, Pimpri
06-2018

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Pune University
Pad. Dr. D. Y Patil ACS College, Pimpri
03-2015

Skills

  • Selenium

  • Appium

  • Java

  • Python

  • Rest API

  • Azure DevOps

  • Automation testing

  • Git

  • Scriptless

Timeline

Senior Test Automation Engineer (SSr-Adv)

Globant India Private Limited
06.2021 - Current

Software Engineer

Accenture
03.2016 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Computer Science

Pune University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Pune University
Prasad Kotwal