Chetan Patel

Product Manager

Pune, Maharashtra, India19 yrs experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in leading automation teams for strategic excellence.
Innovative architect of Web and API automation solutions.
Proficient in Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Automation Expert with strong Agile and CI/CD capabilities.

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Skills

Core Skills

Automation ArchitectApi AutomationMobile AutomationAgile Methodologies

Other Skills

Automation ( Java and Selenium)Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Amazon Web Services (AWS)Selenium WebDriverRest AssuredJenkinsMachine LearningData SciencepythonTest Automation ExpertiseGitSDETSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)HP Quality CenterVision Plus Testing

About

With an impressive trajectory at Barclays, my focus as an Automation Test Manager-AVP has been on leading both onshore and offshore teams towards strategic automation excellence. My domain expertise shines through the innovative solutions I've architected for Web and API automation, using tools such as Selenium WebDriver and Rest Assured, and maintaining Jenkins jobs for multi-environment SITs. My tenure at Persistent Systems prior to Barclays honed my agile methodology prowess and my ability to empower teams in delivering automated testing solutions that enhance efficiency and quality. The automation frameworks I've developed are a testament to the value I bring to cross-functional collaboration and high-stakes project execution, always with an eye on the ever-evolving landscape of CI/CD innovations.

Experience

19 yrs

Total Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

Barclays

Automation Test Manager-AVP

Nov 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 7 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Spearheaded the leadership of onshore and offshore teams, providing strategic guidance in domain expertise and framework comprehension.
Orchestrated the estimation process for automated test case development.
Engineered Web and API automation leveraging Selenium WebDriver, Playwright Java, and Rest Assured frameworks.
Innovated solutions to address pain points identified by cross-functional teams.
Directed the execution and upkeep of existing scripts, ensuring optimal performance and relevance.
Conceptualized and implemented new automated regression test cases across various mortgage system modules.
Architected and maintained Jenkins jobs for regression execution across multiple SIT environments.

Automation architectApi automationAutomation ( Java and Selenium)Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Persistent systems

Project Lead Quality

Apr 2019 – Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos · pune · On-site

Commanded a team of seven members, imparting expertise in domain intricacies and automation frameworks.
Championed Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, test cycle management, retrospectives, and defect triaging.
Supervised the execution and maintenance of existing automation scripts.
Innovated and deployed automated test cases for Smoke, Sanity, and Regression testing.
Designed and maintained Jenkins pipelines for executing regression, smoke, and sanity tests across varied environments.
Conducted thorough peer reviews of team members’ automated scripts to uphold quality standards.

Automation ( Java and Selenium)Automation architectMobile AutomationApi automation

Cognizant

Senior Associate

Oct 2014 – Apr 2019 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Devised strategic test automation approaches and conducted feasibility analyses for applications and tools.
Mentored junior team members, resolving complex queries regarding frameworks and BFSI domain concepts.
Implemented Continuous Integration practices using Maven, GIT, and Jenkins.
Programmed comprehensive automation scripts and synthesized detailed automation summary reports for client presentations.
Engineered test automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver (Java) and Cucumber for web and mobile applications.
Conducted rigorous test automation script development, integration, and code reviews.
Integrated regression suites with Jenkins for daily automated executions, streamlining continuous delivery pipelines.

Wipro technologies

Senior Test Engineer

May 2012 – Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Advanced the automation framework using TestNG, Selenium, and Maven.
Delivered testing solutions for Vision Plus CMS, ITS, and TRAMS modules.
Performed requirement analysis, gap assessments, and finalization of test scopes.
Defined and allocated testing tasks while mentoring the testing team.
Directed project coordination and analyzed system enhancements to meet stringent project parameters.
Proactively addressed project obstacles and escalated critical issues as needed.
Presented weekly project updates and collaborated with business teams in requirements definition and reviews.

Mahindra satyam

Test Analyst

Apr 2010 – Apr 2012 · 2 yrs · Pune District, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Conducted in-depth analysis of test scenarios and scripts within the cards module.
Allocated and managed tasks across team members based on expertise and workload.
Executed test scripts with precision, ensuring coverage and reliability.
Identified, documented, and monitored defects, leading resolution efforts through collaborative calls with development teams.
Delivered daily status reports to stakeholders, maintaining transparency and alignment.

Capgemini

Associate Consultant

May 2007 – Apr 2010 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Interpreted Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and facilitated the preparation of Level of Effort (LOE) estimations.
Authored and executed comprehensive test cases for SIT and SST phases.
Conducted testing for critical modules such as Fee Processing, Insurance, Promotions, Annual Fees, PPP, and Chip NP.
Tracked, logged, and monitored defects, ensuring accurate reporting and resolution.
Actively participated in requirements reviews and project discussions, contributing to iterative releases and production issue resolutions.