Samar Aswal — QA Manager

As a dedicated and results-driven QA professional with over 10 years of experience in software engineering, I specialize in quality assurance and automation testing. I am currently working as a Senior Quality Engineer at Publicis Sapient Throughout my career, I have developed a strong proficiency in API, web, and mobile testing, with a solid foundation in tools and frameworks such as Java, Selenium, Appium, TestNG, Rest Assured, Karate, and Postman. I am passionate about building robust, scalable test automation solutions and enhancing software performance. I have proven my ability to optimize test coverage and improve automation frameworks, especially for backend validation and REST API testing. My experience spans various industries including FinTech, Automotive, and Healthcare, where I have contributed to large-scale projects like Paytm Payments Infinity, delivering high-quality solutions under fast-paced environments. As a QA Lead and mentor, I have helped shape high-performing teams, cultivating a culture of excellence and collaboration while driving test efficiency, reducing time-to-market, and ensuring high software quality. I am also recognized for my contributions to test automation strategies, performance tuning, and leading agile teams in achieving complex project goals. Achievements: • Winner of the Pitstop 2.0 Challenge 2025 at Publicis Sapient • Awarded the Rockstar Award at Paytm for exceptional performance • Certificate of Recognition for contributions to Paytm Payments Infinity With a deep commitment to continuous learning and innovation in QA methodologies, I am always eager to leverage new technologies and strategies to solve complex challenges and drive business outcomes.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a QA expert in Fintech and Healthcare with a strong focus on automation and API testing.

Location: West Delhi, Delhi, India

Experience: 9 yrs 11 mos

Skills

Automation Testing
Api Testing
Quality Assurance
Test Automation

Career Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in QA and automation testing.
Proven ability to optimize test coverage and improve frameworks.
Recognized for contributions to test automation strategies.

Work Experience

Publicis Sapient

Senior Quality Engineer L1 (1 yr 7 mos)

Career Break

Layoff/position eliminated (4 mos)

Paytm

QA Lead (1 yr 11 mos)

QA Lead (4 yrs 9 mos)

Senior QA Engineer (2 yrs 10 mos)

CARS24

Software Tester (3 yrs 3 mos)

Freelencer

Software Tester (1 yr 8 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Diploma at Chhotu RamRural InstituteOf TechnologyBoard OfTechnicalEducation

High School at ST. Sophia’s Sr.Sec School

Samar Aswal

QA Manager

West Delhi, Delhi, India9 yrs 11 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in QA and automation testing.
Proven ability to optimize test coverage and improve frameworks.
Recognized for contributions to test automation strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a QA expert in Fintech and Healthcare with a strong focus on automation and API testing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Automation TestingApi TestingQuality AssuranceTest Automation

Other Skills

JavaKarateSeleniumREST APIsManual TestingGenAIGitMavenAgile ScrumManual Test ExecutionSanity TestingProject PlanningTest Case OptimizationTeamworkTest Case Maintenance

About

Experience

9 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 7 mos

Current Experience

Publicis sapient

Senior Quality Engineer L1

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Spearheading end-to-end functional and automation testing for a critical web application project for United Health Group (UHG), ensuring high-quality user experience and application reliability.
Designing and implementing robust test automation using the Karate framework integrated with Selenium, enabling effective validation of UI interactions and REST API endpoints.
Leveraging prior hands-on expertise with REST Assured to enhance API test strategy and troubleshoot complex scenarios, even within the Karate-based framework.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and convert them into effective test scenarios, improving test coverage and reducing defect leakage.
Executing smoke, regression, and integration tests across multiple environments to ensure system stability during frequent deployments.
Actively contributing to test script optimization and framework enhancement to reduce execution time and improve maintainability.

JavaKarateAutomation TestingAPI Testing

Career break

Layoff/position eliminated

Jun 2024 – Oct 2024 · 4 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh

I am impacted by a layoff

Paytm

3 roles

QA Lead

Jun 2022 – May 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

1. Guided and mentored a dedicated team of 5 skilled QA Engineers, fostering their professional growth and excellence in quality assurance practices.
2. Conducted rigorous testing of diverse Backend REST APIs, coupled with regression testing of existing ones to ensure seamless functionality and reliability.
3. Collaborated closely with business analysts and Product Managers to deeply comprehend and analyze intricate business processes, plans, and requirements.
4. Led efforts in identifying and deploying scalable automated testing tools and frameworks.
5. Proactively engaged in recruiting and nurturing a high-caliber team of SDETs and QA engineers
6. Dedicated efforts towards enhancing and maintaining automation framework, continuously enriching it with innovative features and meticulously crafted test scripts tailored for robust backend applications.

JavaREST APIsQuality AssuranceAPI Testing

QA Lead

Promoted

Aug 2019 – May 2024 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Senior QA Engineer

Aug 2019 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

1. Actively engaged in the comprehensive design and execution of test cases.
2. Written automation script.
3. Managed defect reporting and defect retesting processes.
4. Conducted comprehensive API testing using advanced tools like Postman.
5. Managed bug reporting and tracking using the powerful JIRA platform.
6. Gained deep insight into the intricate business requirements of the application, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs.
7. Active participation in daily stand-up meetings

API TestingManual TestingQuality Assurance

Cars24

Software Tester

May 2016 – Aug 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Gurgaon, India

1. Created a robust automation framework from inception.
2. Crafted sophisticated automation scripts for API, web, and mobile applications, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to ensure seamless integration and flawless functionality across platforms.
3. Involved in Test Case Design and Execution.
4. Worked on defect Reporting, and Defect retesting.
5. Executed comprehensive API testing with precision using the powerful Postman tool
6. Conducted App Testing.
7. Participated in Test Case Reviews.
8. Managed bug reporting and meticulous tracking utilizing the industry-leading JIRA platform.
9. Gained profound insight into the intricate business requirements of the application.

Manual TestingAPI TestingQuality Assurance

Freelencer

Software Tester

Aug 2014 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos · New Delhi Area, India · Remote

1. Engaged in diverse projects, harnessing adaptability and expertise to tackle unique challenges and drive innovative solutions that propel business success and client satisfaction.
2. Involved in Test Case Design and Execution.
3. Worked on defect Reporting, and Defect retesting.
4. Managed bug reporting and meticulous tracking utilizing the industry-leading JIRA platform.
5. Crafted sophisticated automation scripts.

Test AutomationJavaQuality Assurance