Swati Dhakate

Results-driven QA Automation Lead with 13.5+ years of experience delivering quality engineering solutions across insurance, banking, and automotive domains. Brings 5.5+ years of hands-on expertise in Tricentis Tosca, including model-based automation, regression suite optimization, and end-to-end test strategy execution. Known for leading offshore and onshore teams, expanding automation coverage, reducing manual regression effort, and supporting faster, high-quality release delivery.

Associate Lead Software Engineer - Expleo Group

(2023-03 - 2025-04)

Led QA and Tosca automation initiatives for enterprise insurance applications.

• Designed a scalable model-based automation framework, improving regression efficiency by approximately 40%.
• Automated large regression suites using Tosca DEX, significantly reducing execution cycle time.
• Managed and mentored a team of 13 QA engineers across an offshore-onshore delivery model.
• Conducted requirement analysis sessions and collaborated closely with client stakeholders.
• Expanded automation coverage and reduced manual testing effort across multiple releases.
• Performed defect analysis and root cause analysis, ensuring timely defect closure.

Senior Associate, QA - Cognizant

(2022-06 - 2023-03)

Led Tosca-based automation for insurance domain applications.

• Developed reusable automation assets using a model-based testing approach.
• Executed regression suites through Tosca DEX across multiple release cycles.
• Managed a team of four testers, including task allocation and delivery tracking.
• Participated in client requirement discussions and sprint planning activities.

Associate Lead Software Engineer - Expleo Group

(2018-08 - 2022-05)

Built and enhanced Tosca automation frameworks for enterprise applications.

• Automated regression packs and improved execution stability and reusability.
• Increased automation coverage from 45% to 70%.
• Led a team of 10 QA engineers across testing and delivery activities.
• Conducted client meetings to clarify requirements and align on test strategy.
• Reduced manual regression effort through broader automation adoption.

Test Engineer - SQS Pvt. Ltd

(2014-03 - 2016-05)

Designed and executed functional and regression test cases for the Allianz ABS platform.

• Performed both manual and Tosca-based automation testing.
• Logged, tracked, and managed defects using HP QC/ALM.

Consultant / Tester - Capgemini

(2011-12 - 2014-02)

Worked on BMW and Farmers Insurance projects across enterprise testing initiatives.

• Performed system, integration, and regression testing.
• Created test execution reports and maintained defect tracking dashboards.

Early Experience - Maples & Tissa Software Solutions

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

Developed functional test cases and executed regression testing for web applications.

B.E. - Computer Science & Engineering - Amravati University (2009-12)