I am a Lead SDET / QA Automation Engineer with 11+ years of experience delivering robust automation across Healthcare, Banking, Retail, Telecom, and Insurance domains. I specialize in UI, API, and data-validation testing using Selenium, Cypress, Java, Python, SQL, and Rest Assured. I have built scalable automation frameworks, validated ETL/data pipelines, and integrated tests into CI/CD to improve release quality and reduce manual effort. I collaborate with business analysts and development teams in Agile environments to ensure stable production deployments. My experience includes validating data in Snowflake, testing HL7 and FHIR workflows, validating Kafka-based event streams, and automating mobile tests with Appium. I enjoy tackling complex cross-layer testing challenges and helping teams ship reliable software.

Rishika

I am a Lead SDET / QA Automation Engineer with 11+ years of experience delivering robust automation across Healthcare, Banking, Retail, Telecom, and Insurance domains. I specialize in UI, API, and data-validation testing using Selenium, Cypress, Java, Python, SQL, and Rest Assured. I have built scalable automation frameworks, validated ETL/data pipelines, and integrated tests into CI/CD to improve release quality and reduce manual effort. I collaborate with business analysts and development teams in Agile environments to ensure stable production deployments. My experience includes validating data in Snowflake, testing HL7 and FHIR workflows, validating Kafka-based event streams, and automating mobile tests with Appium. I enjoy tackling complex cross-layer testing challenges and helping teams ship reliable software.

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I am a Lead SDET / QA Automation Engineer with 11+ years of experience delivering robust automation across Healthcare, Banking, Retail, Telecom, and Insurance domains. I specialize in UI, API, and data-validation testing using Selenium, Cypress, Java, Python, SQL, and Rest Assured. I have built scalable automation frameworks, validated ETL/data pipelines, and integrated tests into CI/CD to improve release quality and reduce manual effort.

I collaborate with business analysts and development teams in Agile environments to ensure stable production deployments. My experience includes validating data in Snowflake, testing HL7 and FHIR workflows, validating Kafka-based event streams, and automating mobile tests with Appium. I enjoy tackling complex cross-layer testing challenges and helping teams ship reliable software.

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Work Experience

Lead SDET / Automation Engineer at CVS Health
November 1, 2022 - Present
Designed comprehensive QA strategy covering ETL, functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing for healthcare claims adjudication and member enrollment platforms. Built SQL-driven validation frameworks to verify data movement across Informatica pipelines, ensuring accuracy of claims, eligibility, and provider data. Implemented end-to-end UI automation (Cypress) and API/UI validation utilities (C#/.NET). Validated Snowflake data ingestion and transformation across staging and target layers; created Appium-based mobile automation for enrollment and claims status on Android devices. Established ALM governance and integrated automation into CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps. Led Kafka-based event validation and negative/HL7 message testing to verify data integrity and HIPAA compliance.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Truist Bank
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2022
Architected Selenium + TestNG automation framework for high-volume credit card servicing, payments processing, and account management apps. Automated REST and SOAP APIs using Rest Assured and Postman; implemented BDD with Cucumber; integrated test suites into Jenkins CI/CD; performed Snowflake data validation; built end-to-end test scenarios across UI, API, and data layers; developed data-driven PyTest fixtures; automated AWS Lambda/DynamoDB event workflows; performed backend reconciliation with MySQL; created Tosca modules and Playwright-based tests; tracked defects in JIRA and collaborated with DevOps to deploy in AWS.
Automation Test Engineer at Verizon
October 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018
Built end-to-end test coverage across UI, API, and backend services using PyTest and JavaScript frameworks. Automated mobile tests with Appium; implemented BDD with Cucumber; performed cross-browser testing; integrated tests with CI/CD pipelines; validated Kafka event workflows; performed backend data verification using MongoDB and MySQL; designed and executed E2E scenarios; implemented data-driven tests to validate multiple data combinations.
QA Engineer at The Home Depot
January 1, 2014 - September 1, 2015
Developed automation frameworks for POS and eCommerce platforms, handling transactions, refunds, inventory, and promotions. Conducted pixel-perfect UI testing, integrated manual and automated testing workflows into Agile, implemented data-driven tests with Selenium, and executed cross-browser validations. Verified HTML5/CSS3 compatibility, performed API testing via SOAP/REST approaches, and conducted DB validations across POS systems.
QA Analyst / Junior QA Engineer at The Travelers Companies
January 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Worked with Business Analysts to understand insurance requirements related to policy issuance, endorsements, renewals, and claims processing. Prepared detailed test scenarios and manual test cases based on FRD and user stories. Executed Functional, Regression, Smoke, and Integration testing; logged defects in JIRA; performed backend data validation using basic SQL; supported UAT activities and generated execution reports.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Malla Reddy College of Engineering for Women
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Telecommunications