Deepshikha Soni

Proactive and detail-oriented Test Automation Engineer with 1+ year of software testing and automation experience and 6+ years of total professional experience across software validation, embedded hardware testing, and electrical engineering. Involved in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements analysis and test case creation through to test automation development, CI/CD integration, and continuous improvement. Proficient in Python-based automation scripting, API testing (Postman, REST APIs), SQL-based data validation, and JIRA for backlog management and defect tracking.

Experienced in Agile/Scrum environments – participating in sprint ceremonies, contributing to backlog prioritization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong individual contributor with excellent English communication skills, a proactive team-player attitude, and a drive to continuously learn and deliver high-quality results.

Software Validation Engineer / Test Automation Engineer - Secure Meters Limited - Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

(2022-05 - 2023-07)

Involved in the Software Development Lifecycle from analyzing requirements and maintaining test cases through to developing test automation features and testing software – continuously improving processes and test coverage.

• Developed and supported test automation strategy for large complex projects in Agile methodology, creating and maintaining automation frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality validation.
• Contributed to Agile sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and management; participated in User Story estimation in Story Points and sprint ceremonies – stand-ups, retrospectives, refinements, and sprint planning.
• Created, automated, and executed test cases to cover all User Story acceptance criteria, honoring timely deliveries and achieving in-sprint testing and release goals.
• Developed Python-based automation frameworks, increasing test coverage and speed by automating all possible test cases – reducing manual regression effort by ∼40% and ensuring test flakiness was minimized.
• Integrated test automation framework into CI/CD pipelines enabling continuous automated quality validation across every development sprint.
• Performed API testing using Postman and REST API frameworks, validating request/response behavior, data payloads, and system interoperability across software modules.
• Performed SQL-based test data validation using SQL Developer to verify data integrity and backend accuracy; defined and created test data and test data generators for complete test execution coverage.
• Created Test Plans, Test Risk Assessments, and Test Results ensuring all documents were reviewed and approved by appropriate stakeholders before release.
• Verified entry and exit criteria for SIT and UAT phases; coordinated test environment preparation and aligned with the development team for System Integration Testing (SIT) across different integrated systems.
• Submitted, monitored, and retested defects in JIRA; conducted demo sessions to prove acceptance criteria were met before feature sign-off and release.
• Maintained regression test pack; provided regular status reporting to the Scrum team and collaborated with stakeholders to understand emerging demands and develop testing strategies.
• Participated in knowledge transfer sessions and drove innovation through investigation and adoption of new tools, methods, and testing standards.
• Performed manual testing in parallel to automation, proactively identifying automation candidates and continuously improving test methodology.

Research & Development Engineer – Embedded Hardware Testing - Pyrotech Electronics Pvt. Ltd. - India

(2016-04 - 2018-06)

• Designed analog and digital circuits and developed PCB layouts for industrial electronic products, specializing in LED driver systems and power electronics modules.
• Performed embedded hardware testing, system validation, and functional verification of electronic circuits and LED driver modules to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Performed systematic fault diagnosis and root cause analysis on hardware defects, identifying recurring failure patterns and improving product reliability.
• Documented design specifications, hardware test procedures, and engineering findings to support R&D knowledge management and quality assurance.

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer - ENIC Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

(2021-03 - 2022-03)

• Managed end-to-end technical documentation for instrumentation projects at Hindustan Zinc Limited and Ultratech Cement, ensuring 100% on-time delivery within SLAs.
• Provided technical support for 10+ enterprise accounts demonstrating strong communication, stakeholder collaboration, and task prioritization skills.

Electrical Trainer - Nifa Infocomp Services Pvt. Ltd. - India

(2019-08 - 2021-02)

• Designed and delivered structured training programs for 50+ students; actively participated in knowledge transfer sessions with strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Business Development Executive - Prarthana Associates Pvt. Ltd. - India

(2018-07 - 2019-07)

• Conducted market research and competitive analysis; demonstrated a proactive, individual contributor mindset with strong communication skills and adaptability under tight deadlines.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electrical, Electronics & Communications Engineering - Shreenathji Institute of Technology and Engineering – RTU University (2010-07 - 2014-06)