Parasar Saha

To whom it may concern,

I am dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience in quality engineering and a strong understanding of automation strategies, I believe I have the leadership capabilities and technical expertise required to make a significant contribution to your team.

In my current role as a Product Automation Lead, I lead a team that is responsible for the development and maintenance of automated testing frameworks. My ability to translate business requirements into successful automation strategies has been fundamental in increasing the product quality and reducing the time-to-market.

During my previous roles, I've held various positions including QE Transformation Lead, Enterprise Automation Architect, and QA Manager. These roles have shaped my expertise in managing large-scale automation projects and creating strategic test frameworks, further honed by a solid academic background as a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications.

I bring forth proficiency in Selenium, Appium, Rest Assured, Cucumber, BDD, TestNG, and more. I also have a strong background in SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and Java. My experiences with HP ALM, XRAY, Test Rail, and Azure DevOps have refined my skills in testing tool management, while my familiarity with Jenkins, GIT, Bitbucket, and JIRA has enabled me to efficiently manage code repositories and track issues. My proficiency in Maven, Ant, Perfecto Mobile, Browser Stack, Tosca, Soap UI, and Applitool further substantiates my technical versatility.

I am known for my ability to drive productivity and instill a strong culture of quality. I thrive on challenging the status quo, leveraging technology to optimize processes and generate significant business benefits. As your QE Lead, I aim to implement these attributes, driving quality initiatives and ensuring products are delivered in the highest standards.

I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my candidacy further and demonstrate how my experience and passion for product quality can help your organization maintain its commitment to excellence.

Thank you for considering my application. I am confident that with my technical skills and leadership experience, I can lead your quality engineering team to new heights.

Yours sincerely

PARASAR SAHA

Automation Product Lead with a solid foundation in Quality Engineering, poised to transition to Quality Engineering Lead. Boasts 17+ years of diverse industry experience in positions such as Enterprise Automation Architect, Automation Developer, and QE Transformation Lead. Offers a proven track record in leading successful automation initiatives, implementing robust quality assurance protocols, and driving enterprise-wide transformations. Holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering Electronics and Communications. Recognized for strategic planning, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to foster cross-functional collaborations to deliver high-quality products.

WORK EXPERIENCE

DIGY4 INC.

Automation Program Manager - 2022 - PRESENT

• Spearheaded the architecture and development of cloud-based automation tools and a universal automation framework for Web, API, and Mobile at Digy4.
• Conceived and developed a cloud testing pipeline, enabling a successful migration to cloud-based testing.
• Engineered a comprehensive 360 automation platform utilizing Rest Assured, Selenium, and Appium to enhance testing efficiency.
• Led and directed an automation team, ensuring successful implementation of products across multiple project tracks.

SOTI

QA Head, QUALITY ASSURANCE - 2021 - MAR 2022

• Directed the quality assurance efforts at SOTI, managing a cross-functional team to successfully implement a mobile automation strategy across various products.
• Designed and unified a testing data strategy across multiple business units into a common on-demand model, resulting in a 9% efficiency gain and 50% stability improvement in test automation.
• Established a Center of Excellence (COE) for test automation, enhancing the mobile certification process for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Architected a cloud-based infrastructure for parallel execution of mobile automation, which significantly reduced execution time by 30%.

AIR CANADA

QE TRANSFORMATION LEAD - 2019 - 2020

• Spearheaded all aspects of Quality Engineering (QE) initiatives, including the adoption of automation, onboarding of new testing tools, defining operational best practices, managing roadmaps, and maintaining governance models.
• Achieved significant operational improvements by reducing resource costs by 21% and averaging a 54% reduction in test execution time across the organization.
• Pioneered the development of Test Data Automation (TDA) for the digital team, enhancing testing efficiency.
• Developed and implemented an Enterprise-Level Custom Platform for multichannel automation (Web, Mobile, API, and Hybrid) called ACATS, utilizing Java-based tools such as Selenium, Appium, and Rest Assured.
• Led the creation and management of a large test suite with 1500 test cases, collaborating effectively with a team of 5 members.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

• Enterprise Automation Architect: Omers- 2016 - 2018
• Lead QA: Point Click Care - 2014 - 2015
• QA Manager | Automation Architect: Cognizant Technologies Solutions - 2005 - 2013

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Ability to conduct quality audits, inspections, and tests to ensure product compliance with quality standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards related to product quality and the ability to ensure compliance.
• Strong knowledge of quality engineering principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis efforts and drive continuous process improvement.
• Excellent leadership skills to manage quality engineering teams and guide project execution.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis for process control and quality improvement.
• Proficient in developing and implementing quality control procedures and standards.
• Experience with quality management systems and proficiency in related software and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Experience in training and mentoring team members in quality engineering principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills to report on quality metrics and guide quality improvement initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality principles into product development.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Jadavpur University - Kolkata, India

Bachelor of Engineering Electronics and Communications