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.
