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Hi, I’m Gurpreet Singh Badhesa, a results-driven QA Automation Engineer with 15+ years of experience across Banking, FinTech, Retail, and Public Sector domains. I specialize in building scalable automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), and REST Assured to deliver faster, more reliable software releases.
I thrive in Agile teams, design comprehensive test strategies, and champion shift-left quality practices to reduce production defects and regression times. My strengths include API/UI/database testing, CI/CD integration, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure secure and compliant financial releases.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
QA Power School SIS at Peel School Board
March 1, 2024 - PresentCreated test plans to ensure proper functionality of Power School SIS. Regularly conducted sanity, ad-hoc, and exploratory testing across multiple modules. Reported testing progress using Jira. Identified and managed defects to improve Power School functionality. Automated around 20% of test cases using Selenium, TestNG, and Java (IntelliJ).
QA Automation Engineer (Remote) at Round Assist
March 31, 2024 - October 19, 2025Designed and configured test automation networks and executed stability tests. Built automated testing frameworks to enhance efficiency by 30%. Developed and executed over 200 detailed test cases with thorough reviews for accuracy. Performed acceptance, smoke, integration, and regression testing. Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies, contributing to improved sprint deliverables. Automated test cases using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Java, contributing to a Page Object Model framework and reducing manual testing by 50%. Engaged in walkthroughs to ensure alignment with business rules and system flows.
QA Automation Engineer (Remote) at TJX Canada
January 31, 2021 - October 19, 2025Analyzed requirements and created comprehensive test plans and high-level scenarios. Conducted functional, ad-hoc, and exploratory testing across multiple applications. Reported testing progress manually and via Selenium & TestNG. Developed and implemented test cases and plans for functional and regression testing, achieving a 95% bug detection rate with data validation in SQL Server and Oracle. Participated in Agile methodologies (Scrum) and improved on-time project delivery. Collaborated with developers and product managers to resolve issues and ensure timely software releases.
Technical Assistant at Punjab Grains Procurement Corporation Ltd
June 30, 2020 - October 19, 2025Conducted thorough inspections of purchased food grain samples per quality standards. Prepared detailed sampling reports and ensured accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
QA Automation Engineer at Wells Fargo
May 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned and implemented Selenium-TestNG automation framework reducing regression cycle time by 40%. Automated REST API validations using REST Assured for loan and transaction services. Developed BDD-based test scenarios using Cucumber improving requirement traceability. Validated large transactional datasets (500K+ records) using SQL queries ensuring data integrity. Integrated automation suite with Jenkins CI/CD pipeline enabling nightly execution and reporting. Conducted cross-browser and parallel execution testing improving coverage by 30%. Reduced production defects by 25% through early defect identification and shift-left testing practices. Participated in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release validation in Agile environment.
QA Automation Engineer at KOHO
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024Built scalable UI automation framework using Selenium and Java covering 80% of core payment workflows. Automated API testing for card issuance, fund transfer, and KYC validation services. Designed regression test suites reducing manual effort by 35%. Performed database validations for financial transaction reconciliation. Conducted exploratory testing to identify critical usability and functional issues. Integrated automation with Jenkins pipelines for continuous testing. Improved release confidence resulting in 20% faster deployment cycles. Collaborated with developers and product teams to ensure regulatory compliance readiness.
QA Automation Engineer at TJX Canada
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Analysed and understood requirements, creating comprehensive test plans to ensure full coverage. Developed high-level test scenarios to implement the strategy and detailed these scenarios into specific test cases. Designed test cases and scenarios, conducting functional Testing, ad-hoc, and exploratory testing across multiple applications, resulting in expanded test coverage throughout various stages of product development. Reported testing progress both manually and using Selenium and TestNG, adhering to instructions of clear communication of testing status. Developed and implemented test cases and plans for functional and regression testing, achieving a 95% bug detection rate, leveraging SQL Server and Oracle databases for data validation. Involved in Agile methodology, Scrum Sprint planning, daily stand-ups and retrospective. Identified and managed defects, improving software quality and reducing post-release defects by 20%. Collaborated with developers and product managers to resol
Technical Assistant at Punjab Grains Procurement Corporation Ltd
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2020Worked in quality assurance and compliance monitoring for food grain procurement operations, ensuring adherence to government quality standards and accurate reporting of inspection data. Conducted detailed quality inspections of food grain samples ensuring compliance with procurement standards. Prepared structured inspection reports improving documentation accuracy and traceability. Utilizing technology-enabled tools to maintain quality logs and compliance records. Ensured timely submission of reports supporting operational efficiency. Coordinated with procurement and logistics teams to address quality discrepancies. Improved reporting turnaround time by 20% through process streamlining.
Education
Master of Business Administration at Punjab Agricultural University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering at Punjab Technical University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering at Punjab Technical University, India
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026Master of Business Administration at Punjab Agricultural University, India
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Retail, Government
Skills
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