I am a Senior Automation Engineer with 16+ years of experience delivering scalable test automation solutions, CI/CD optimisation, and high-quality software. I specialize in building automation frameworks (UI & API), developing custom tools, and designing test-data management utilities that significantly reduce regression time. I have a strong background in SQL/database validation, production support, BAT/UAT, and cross-functional collaboration. I am known for improving test reliability, mentoring QA teams, and driving quality-first engineering practices. I enjoy collaborating with business analysts and system architects to improve clarity and testability of epics and stories, and I continuously promote automation best practices across teams to deliver high-quality software faster.

Atul Gupta

I am a Senior Automation Engineer with 16+ years of experience delivering scalable test automation solutions, CI/CD optimisation, and high-quality software. I specialize in building automation frameworks (UI & API), developing custom tools, and designing test-data management utilities that significantly reduce regression time. I have a strong background in SQL/database validation, production support, BAT/UAT, and cross-functional collaboration. I am known for improving test reliability, mentoring QA teams, and driving quality-first engineering practices. I enjoy collaborating with business analysts and system architects to improve clarity and testability of epics and stories, and I continuously promote automation best practices across teams to deliver high-quality software faster.

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I am a Senior Automation Engineer with 16+ years of experience delivering scalable test automation solutions, CI/CD optimisation, and high-quality software. I specialize in building automation frameworks (UI & API), developing custom tools, and designing test-data management utilities that significantly reduce regression time. I have a strong background in SQL/database validation, production support, BAT/UAT, and cross-functional collaboration. I am known for improving test reliability, mentoring QA teams, and driving quality-first engineering practices.

I enjoy collaborating with business analysts and system architects to improve clarity and testability of epics and stories, and I continuously promote automation best practices across teams to deliver high-quality software faster.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Automation Engineer at Chorus NZ Ltd.
October 1, 2015 - Present
Designed and maintained UI automation frameworks using Selenium (Java), JUnit, and Cucumber (BDD). Built and executed API automation suites using Rest Assured + Cucumber. Developed a Tomcat-based web application to simulate API calls in integrated environments. Built a Node.js + JavaScript + Cucumber utility integrated into Jenkins pipelines to reset test data, ensuring consistent environments before regression runs. Provided BAT/UAT and production support, including triaging incidents and preparing them for sprint backlog. Supported the RSP migration from B2B to API channel with API validation and workflow testing. Collaborated closely with BAs and SAs, providing early feedback on epics/stories to improve clarity and testability. Mentored QA team members and promoted automation best practices.
Senior Test Analyst / Automation Engineer at Spark NZ
September 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Automated functional test suites for billing systems using SOAP UI Pro and SQL validation. Performed requirement analysis, test estimates, regression testing, and sprint planning. Tested billing workflows: bill presentation, promotions, one-off charges, subscription renewals, ownership changes. Developed business data extracts using Perl and SQL.
Test Analyst / Automation Engineer at Infosys Ltd.
October 1, 2009 - September 1, 2014
Built automation frameworks using QTP/UFT and Infosys Test Automation Accelerator (ITAA). Created automated regression and sanity suites for multiple OSS/BSS systems. Performed E2E, functional, integration, and regression testing for fibre fulfilment, copper provisioning, and CRM systems. Managed test data, defect tracking, and reporting with ALM, QC, and Lotus Notes. Acted as offshore automation lead, mentoring junior testers and ensuring on-time delivery.

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Telecommunication)
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP IZO-047)
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Core Java Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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