Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Professional Interests
Innovation And Collaboration Highlights
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Tarun Kumar Babbar

Tarun Kumar Babbar

QA Lead
Pune

Summary

Results-driven QA Lead with over 18 years of experience in functional and performance test automation across enterprise-scale applications. Expert in designing and implementing scalable testing frameworks, leading high-performing cross-functional teams, and ensuring excellence in software quality and reliability. Well known for promoting teamwork and innovation by embracing the principle of The Power of Togetherness, driving seamless release cycles and continuous improvement in fast-paced development environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Software Engineer in Test

Coupa Software
01.2018 - 06.2025

Coupa Software is a global leader in spend management solutions.

  • Designed and implemented robust automation test suites covering UI, API, component, and system integration layers using C#.NET, Selenium, Playwright, and Azure Pipelines, following SOLID principles to ensure scalability and maintainability across the test architecture.
  • Architected environment-agnostic automation for continuous testing and reliable release cycles.
  • Spearheaded performance testing initiatives using VSTS LoadTest/WebTest, simulating production-like conditions.
  • Actively contributed to release planning, sprint execution, and defect triaging in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

SW QA Engineer IV

Varian Medical Systems
08.2016 - 12.2017

Varian Medical Systems is a global leader in cancer care solutions.

  • Designed and implemented UI and performance automation frameworks using Selenium and VSTS.
  • Developed custom testing utilities with WPF, MVC, and JavaScript to streamline integration testing across modules.
  • Spearheaded the automation of shared APIs and ensured seamless CI pipeline maintenance to support an agile and continuous delivery workflow.

Assistant Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2010 - 08.2016

Tata Consultancy Services is a leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization.

  • Engineered enterprise-grade test automation frameworks for Microsoft projects using C#.NET, Selenium, Coded UI, SpecFlow, and HttpClient.
  • Migrated the Microsoft test automation framework from the legacy KAF tool to Selenium, leveraging the Abstract Factory design pattern to ensure modularity, scalability, and seamless integration.
  • Owned the CI/CD and BDD testing strategies, ensuring robust test coverage, and quality deliverables.
  • Facilitated onboarding and training for new team members, ensuring smooth integration and skill development.
  • Led performance appraisal discussions with both direct and indirect team contributors, fostering continuous feedback and professional growth.

Senior Systems Engineer

Infosys Technologies
02.2007 - 07.2010

Infosys Technologies is a global, multinational corporation offering business consulting, IT services, and outsourcing solutions.

  • Conducted comprehensive testing on Windows OS components, and automated key manual workflows to enhance efficiency.
  • Reported defects, validated design change requests (DCRs), and ensured timely delivery of high-quality software releases.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Modi Institute Of Technology
Kota, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    C#NET

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Accomplishments

  • Reduced manual effort by 40% through scalable automation frameworks.
  • Decreased test maintenance by 25% using self-healing AI-powered tests.
  • Accelerated regression testing by 35% via optimized CI/CD pipelines.
  • Lowered defect leakage by 25% through strategic QA process improvements.
  • Boosted onboarding efficiency by 50% with hands-on mentoring and tooling workshops.

Professional Interests

  • Innovating with GenAI in test strategy and automation
  • Leading cross-team brainstorming and mentorship programs
  • Exploring emotional intelligence in technical leadership
  • Facilitating gamified QA learning sessions and deep-dive tech workshops

Innovation And Collaboration Highlights

  • Introduced AI-powered tools (Healenium, Auto Playwright) into test architecture.
  • Led PoCs that resulted in org-wide adoption of modern test automation practices.
  • Conducted mentorship sessions on SOLID, CI/CD, and debugging practices.
  • Promoted a culture of collaborative release planning and continuous learning.

Timeline

Lead Software Engineer in Test

Coupa Software
01.2018 - 06.2025

SW QA Engineer IV

Varian Medical Systems
08.2016 - 12.2017

Assistant Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2010 - 08.2016

Senior Systems Engineer

Infosys Technologies
02.2007 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Modi Institute Of Technology
04.2001 -
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