Hitesh Shimpi

Test Automation Engineer
Pune, IN.

About

Proactive Test Automation Engineer with over 5 years of experience specializing in developing scalable, robust end-to-end UI/UX and API automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, and Appium. Adept at leveraging Java, JavaScript, and Python to drive significant improvements in test coverage, reduce manual testing efforts, and enhance team productivity. Proven ability to implement CI/CD principles and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software systems.

Work

ORACLE
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Software Quality Analyst (Automation Testing)

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Currently spearheading automation initiatives at Oracle, specializing in end-to-end UI/UX and API testing to enhance software quality and development workflows.

Highlights

Mentored 3 team members on automation framework best practices, increasing team productivity by 50% through effective test case design and execution.

Constructed and optimized test frameworks using Selenium for UI and Appium for mobile testing, reducing test maintenance efforts by 40%.

Developed and implemented comprehensive automation strategies for both front-end and back-end (API) testing, integrating seamlessly with CI/CD principles to optimize development workflows.

Contributed to sprint planning with edge-case focused test strategies, suggested quality improvements, and supported release monitoring, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

YAGNA IQ
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Senior Test Automation Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

As Senior Test Automation Engineer at Yagna IQ, led the migration and implementation of advanced automation frameworks to significantly improve testing efficiency and reliability.

Highlights

Migrated sanity and regression suites into the Playwright framework, achieving 90% test automation and significantly reducing manual testing efforts.

Implemented an OOP-based framework using Selenium for automated UI tests, increasing automation stability and reducing the average regression test failure rate from 15% to just below 5%.

Automated manual test cases using Java and Selenium, resulting in a 60% reduction in regression testing.

Implemented CI/CD pipelines for executing automation coverage for regression and new features, enabling early issue detection and faster feedback loops.

YAGNA IQ
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Test Automation Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Contributed to core automation initiatives at Yagna IQ, focusing on API and mobile test automation, and enhancing overall software testing lifecycle processes.

Highlights

Automated manual test cases using Java and Selenium, achieving a 60% reduction in regression testing.

Set up and maintained REST API automation collections using Postman and JavaScript, reducing manual testing by 45%.

Implemented the Appium Page Object Model (POM) framework using JAVA and BDD (Cucumber/Gherkins) for robust mobile automation.

Developed proof-of-concepts (POCs) for innovative tools such as Playwright to expand automation capabilities and future-proof testing strategies.

Skills

Programming Languages

Java, TypeScript, Python, JavaScript.

Test Automation Frameworks

Selenium, Playwright, Appium, REST-Assured, Page Object Model (POM), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Hybrid Frameworks.

Testing Methodologies & Tools

API Testing, UI Testing, Mobile Testing (Android, iOS), Regression Testing, Sanity Testing, Manual Testing, QA Methodologies, Postman, XCUITest, Jira.

CI/CD & Version Control

Jenkins, Docker, GitHub, Git.

Databases

MySQL, SQL, PostgreSQL.

Operating Systems

Windows, Linux.

Software Development Methodologies

Agile, Scrum, Waterfall.

Soft Skills

Communication Skills, Positive Attitude, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Work Ethic, Mentorship, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Certificates

Postman API Testing Automation with Projects

Issued By

Udemy

Appium Mobile Testing Automation (Android and IOS)

Issued By

Udemy

Playwright Automation Basics and Advance

Issued By

Udemy

Volunteer

Electronics and Telecommunication Associations (ELESA)
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Managerial Head

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Led and managed activities for the Electronics and Telecommunication Associations (ELESA) at the institute level, fostering student engagement and technical development.

Highlights

Managed and organized various institute-level events and initiatives for the Electronics and Telecommunication Associations.

Google Developers Group (GDG)
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Active Member

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Actively participated in the Google Developers Group (GDG), contributing to community events and knowledge sharing.

Highlights

Contributed to community-driven projects and initiatives as an active member of the Google Developers Group.

Education

Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering
Pune, Maharashtra, India

B.E

Electronics and Telecommunication