Ashwin

Automation Testing Lead with 12+ years of IT experience, specializing in Tosca and Worksoft Certify across SAP ECC, SAP Fiori, Salesforce, and a broad range of web applications. Skilled in test automation, test management, and CI/CD tools including Tricentis Dex, Tricentis TDM, HP ALM/QC, and JIRA, with hands-on exposure to AI-augmented testing capabilities such as self-healing scripts to improve automation stability and reduce maintenance overhead and also using AWS KIRO for Tosca Reporting dashboards. Led automation initiatives converting manual test flows into automated test cases across multiple global markets, while building in-house automation frameworks and driving client demos, webinars, and training programs.

A collaborative, results-driven professional recognized with multiple awards for excellence in professional, athletic, and artistic pursuits.

TEST MANAGER at HCL TECHNOLOGIES (2022-11 – Present)

• Developed end-to-end automated test processes for the RAR project across 13 markets, spanning SAP ECC, Web CIC Portal, and Microsoft Excel — increasing test coverage by 80% and significantly reducing manual testing effort
• Automated the test data generation workflow for RAR, cutting test data prep time from 5 hours/day to 10 minutes/day, accelerating overall testing cycles
• Led automation efforts for the Salesforce and TIME applications, designing and implementing automation strategies that improved test execution efficiency by 60–70% and reduced defect leakage
• Stabilized DEX automation scripts, improving first-run regression pass rate from 30–35% to 70–75%, resulting in faster, more reliable regression testing
• Leveraging AWS Kiro to build and automate reporting for Tosca and DEX test execution runs, streamlining results consolidation and improving visibility into automation outcomes

SENIOR AUTOMATION CONSULTANT at CAPGEMENI (2021-07 – 2022-11)

• Converted 700+ manual test flows spanning multiple technologies into automated test cases using Tosca, reducing manual testing effort by 75%
• Reduced overall regression cycle time from 3 weeks to 1 week through automation, accelerating release timelines
• Improved automation script pass rate to 70%, minimizing false failures and reducing script maintenance effort

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER at CIGNITI TECHNOLOGIES (2020-12 – 2021-07)

• Conducted a Proof of Concept (POC) for the client, demonstrating Tosca's capabilities and validating it as the right automation tool for their environment
• Automated 5 E2E sample test scenarios during the POC to showcase real-world feasibility across the client's core applications

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER at TECH MAHINDRA (2013-11 – 2020-12)

• Built Automated processes across clients in Telecom, Manufacturing, Insurance, and Banking, building core business process logic and creating Test Automation designs and roadmaps
• Served as Automation Tester, Consultant, and Lead across projects — mentoring and up-skilling junior automation team members
• Developed test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports across multiple projects, reducing client testing time and cost by 60-70%
• Implemented and improved Agile development practices, enhancing team productivity and delivery speed by 60%

EXECUTIVE MBA in GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT – IIM CALCUTTA (2018-03 – 2019-04)

B. Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering – CMR College of Engineering & Technology (2009-09 – 2013-05)