I am Shilpa Saware, a Senior Automation Test Engineer with 10+ years of expertise in functional, automation, performance, and API testing across web, mobile, and IoT platforms. I design and implement robust test automation frameworks using Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium, with hands-on experience in REST Assured, Postman, and API testing strategies. I am comfortable with cloud-native testing, data-driven validations, and leading cross-functional teams in Agile environments, coordinating with developers, product, and operations to deliver high-quality software.\n\nI am enthusiastic about Generative AI testing, with strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of systems, payments & card integrations. I am available for immediate contribution and eager to contribute to forward-looking QA practices using AI-enabled tooling and modern testing methodologies.

Shilpa Saware

I am Shilpa Saware, a Senior Automation Test Engineer with 10+ years of expertise in functional, automation, performance, and API testing across web, mobile, and IoT platforms. I design and implement robust test automation frameworks using Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium, with hands-on experience in REST Assured, Postman, and API testing strategies. I am comfortable with cloud-native testing, data-driven validations, and leading cross-functional teams in Agile environments, coordinating with developers, product, and operations to deliver high-quality software.\n\nI am enthusiastic about Generative AI testing, with strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of systems, payments & card integrations. I am available for immediate contribution and eager to contribute to forward-looking QA practices using AI-enabled tooling and modern testing methodologies.

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I am Shilpa Saware, a Senior Automation Test Engineer with 10+ years of expertise in functional, automation, performance, and API testing across web, mobile, and IoT platforms. I design and implement robust test automation frameworks using Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium, with hands-on experience in REST Assured, Postman, and API testing strategies. I am comfortable with cloud-native testing, data-driven validations, and leading cross-functional teams in Agile environments, coordinating with developers, product, and operations to deliver high-quality software.\n\nI am enthusiastic about Generative AI testing, with strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of systems, payments & card integrations. I am available for immediate contribution and eager to contribute to forward-looking QA practices using AI-enabled tooling and modern testing methodologies.

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Work Experience

Senior Automation Test Engineer
August 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Led SIT and UAT sign-offs for Smart Parks web, mobile (iOS/Android) and IoT applications with integrated payment solutions; built REST API tests using Java, TestNG, Rest Assured; automated web/mobile testing with Selenium and Playwright; implemented CI/CD processes with Git and Azure DevOps to ensure end-to-end quality across platforms.
Senior Automation Test Engineer
August 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Led SIT/UAT sign-offs for Jingle Pay app deployment to iOS and Android; authored AI-powered QA automation framework integrating Playwright, Cypress, and Sofy.ai; built Flutter app automation; integrated end-to-end test coverage with CI/CD pipelines.
Senior Engineering Test Analyst at The Hartford Financial Services Group
May 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Designed and executed functional testing for the Property/Casualty insurance domain, including underwriting, rating, and claims processing; managed defect triage, daily stand-ups, and weekly project reviews; supported SIT/UAT and QA deliverables.
Consultant - ATP Project at Willis Affinity
March 1, 2020 - September 27, 2025
Provided innovative, cost-effective insurance solutions for Franchise, Retail, Education, and Hospitality sectors; designed and executed test cases; performed functional testing, defect tracking, and release readiness activities; contributed to end-to-end QA processes in insurance domains.
Test Engineer at Geo Fluent
March 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025
Designed test cases and data-driven testing strategies; performed multilingual, real-time translation testing across omni-channel platforms (live chat, service now, Zendesk); contributed to defect logging and release readiness in a multilingual CRM translation environment.
SIT and UAT Sign-off Lead at Smart Parks
August 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Directed SIT and UAT sign-offs for Smart Parks web, mobile, and IoT applications with integrated payments solutions, ensuring end-to-end quality across iOS and Android. Led API test automation for REST endpoints and end-to-end coverage, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to align testing with business objectives.
SIT/UAT Sign-off Lead at Jingle Pay
August 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Responsible for enabling SIT and UAT sign-offs for Jingle Pay app deployment to App Store and Google Play across iOS and Android platforms. Built end-to-end test strategies and automated critical flows to ensure quality delivery.
Senior Automation Test Engineer at The Hartford Financial Services Group (GLG Greenfield Project)
July 1, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Designed and executed automated tests for a Greenfield insurance platform, focusing on PC insurance domain requirements, end-to-end scenarios, and defect triage. Implemented API test strategies and integrated CI/CD workflows for rapid release cycles.
Consultant at Willis Affinity
March 1, 2020 - September 27, 2025
Worked as a consultant delivering innovative, cost-effective insurance solutions for franchise, retail, education, and hospitality sectors. Created test cases, performed functional execution, and contributed to end-to-end testing across multiple domains.
Senior QA Automation Test Engineer at GLG Greenfield project / The Hartford Financial Services Group
December 31, 2016 - September 27, 2025
Led test automation efforts for a major insurance platform, contributed to functional and end-to-end testing, and coordinated with development and business teams to ensure delivery quality.
SIT & UAT Sign-off Lead / Senior Automation Test Engineer at Smart Parks
August 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Directed SIT and UAT sign-offs for Smart Parks web, mobile, and IoT applications with integrated payments solutions, ensuring end-to-end quality across iOS and Android.
Automation Engineer / SDET at Jingle Pay
August 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Led automation for REST APIs, web and mobile platforms using Java, TestNG, Rest Assured, Selenium; built AI-powered automation framework using Playwright; integrated Cypress; delivered comprehensive test coverage across microservices.
SIT & UAT Lead / Test Automation at SAAS Telecom Projects
June 1, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Collaborated with stakeholders to clarify UAT requirements for SAAS telecom projects; designed UAT strategy, authored test cases, tracked defects, and ensured robust UAT execution.
Senior Engineering Test Analyst at The Hartford Financial Services Group
May 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Worked on the GLG Greenfield project; performed functional and end-to-end testing; drove cross-functional collaboration with development, product, and business teams; contributed to test strategy and execution.
Consultant at Willis Affinity
March 1, 2020 - September 27, 2025
Designed test cases and test data; performed functional execution and defect management; collaborated with development, product, and QA teams to improve testing efficiency for APAC/EMEA projects.
Test Engineer at Geo Fluent
March 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025
Multilingual contact center solution delivery with real-time translation across Omni-channel platforms; prepared test plans and data, executed functional tests, and managed defect tracking.
Senior Automation Test Engineer
September 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Developed Mage Cypress AI-Powered QA Automation for E-Commerce, an AI/ML-driven QA framework integrating LLMs for auto-test generation and intelligent bug triaging.
SIT/UAT Sign-off Lead at Smart Parks
August 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Directed SIT and UAT sign-offs for web, mobile, and IoT applications with integrated payments solutions, ensuring end-to-end quality across iOS and Android.
SIT/UAT Sign-off Engineer at Jingle Pay
August 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Provided SIT and UAT sign-off for Jingle Pay app deployment across iOS and Android platforms, building automated test suites and integrating with CI/CD.
UAT Strategy Lead
June 30, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Developed UAT strategy, test plan, and execution schedule for SAAS telecom projects; analyzed requirements to identify telco-specific test scenarios and data needs.
Senior Engineering Test Analyst at The Hartford Financial Services Group
May 31, 2021 - September 27, 2025
GLG Greenfield project: functional testing across underwriting, rating, insurance rules, forms, and claims processing; led end-to-end testing activities.
Consultant at Willis Affinity
February 29, 2020 - September 27, 2025
Designed and delivered innovative insurance solutions for Finance, Retail, Education, and Hospitality sectors; developed test cases and end-to-end testing across multiple domains.
Test Engineer at Geo Fluent
April 30, 2017 - September 27, 2025
Test engineer for Geo Fluent: multilingual contact center solution delivering real-time translation across omnichannel platforms; implemented functional test execution and defect tracking.
SIT & UAT Lead - Smart Parks Web, Mobile & IoT Apps at Smart Parks
August 2, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Directed SIT and UAT sign-offs for Smart Parks web, mobile and IoT apps with integrated payments solutions, ensuring end-to-end seamless ticketing system across Web, iOS and Android.
Senior Automation Test Engineer at Contract – Various Clients
August 2, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Led automation for REST APIs, Web and mobile platforms using Java, TestNG, REST Assured, Selenium, Playwright and Sofy.ai; integrated CI/CD with Azure DevOps; delivered comprehensive test coverage for microservices-based systems.
Senior Automation Test Engineer at SAAS Telecom Projects
June 30, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Collaborated with stakeholders to clarify UAT requirements for SAAS projects in the telecom domain; designed UAT test plans and execution schedules; addressed telecom-specific test data and scenarios.
Senior Engineering Test Analyst at The Hartford Financial Services Group
May 31, 2021 - October 8, 2025
GLG Greenfield project: functional end-to-end testing for underwriting, rating, and claims on the Duck Creek platform; led defect triage and tested comprehensive PC Insurance domain workflows.
Test Engineer at Geo Fluent
March 31, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Created test cases, test data and end-to-end test execution for Geo Fluent real-time translation platform; collaborated on defect tracking and release readiness.
Consultant - ATP Project at Willis Affinity
March 31, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Delivered innovative insurance QA solutions for franchise, retail, education, and hospitality sectors; designed test cases and data for insurance domain workflows; managed Defect Triages and product backlogs.
Senior Automation Test Engineer at Smart Parks (Dubai)
August 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Direct SIT and UAT sign-offs for Smart Parks web, mobile, and IoT applications with integrated payments solutions; led API testing using Java, TestNG, Rest Assured, Selenium, Playwright, and Postman; designed and executed IoT test cases; led global cross-functional teams; integrated automated API load tests with Jira/CI/CD; built automation frameworks for Flutter apps using Sofy.ai and Playwright; integrated with Azure DevOps and Git for CI/CD; developed API test suites for NPSS IoT integrations; contributed to testing strategy and quality assurance efforts.
Test Lead / Automation Engineer at Jingle Pay (FinTech)
August 31, 2023 - October 8, 2025
SIT and UAT sign-offs for Jingle Pay fintech payments platform; led automation for web and mobile platforms using Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Rest Assured, and Postman; integrated with Git and Azure DevOps; delivered end-to-end test coverage across microservices and cloud-native architecture; collaborated with product, development and business teams to ensure quality.
Senior Engineering Test Analyst at Hartford Financial Services Group (GLG Greenfield)
May 31, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Senior Engineering Test Analyst on GLG Greenfield project at Hartford Financial Services Group; performed functional and end-to-end testing; built API test suites using Postman, Java, TestNG, and Rest Assured; integrated with CI/CD pipelines; improved test stability and reduced defects; contributed to test strategy and cross-functional collaboration.
Test Consultant at Willis Affinity
March 31, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Consultant for ATP project; delivered innovative, cost-effective insurance solutions for Franchise, Retail, Education, and Hospitality sectors; designed and executed test cases and test data; performed functional end-to-end testing and defect management; supported test automation initiatives.
Test Engineer at Geo Fluent
March 31, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Test Engineer for Geo Fluent – multilingual contact centers solution delivering real-time translation across Omni-channel platforms (Live Chat, ServiceNow, Zendesk) with patented linguistic layer technology; prepared test plans and data, executed functional tests, and contributed to cross-functional testing across verticals.

Education

at Mumbai University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's degree at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
at Mumbai University
January 1, 2013 - September 27, 2025
Bachelor's degree at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
at Mumbai University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
at Mumbai University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
CP-MAT Certification from Agile Testing Alliance
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Diploma in Testing Certification from Seed Info Tech Pvt Ltd
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
2nd Runner-up of BugAThon (National Level)
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
CSPO
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
CP-MAT Certification (Agile Testing Alliance)
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Diploma in Testing Certification (Seed Info Tech Pvt Ltd)
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
2nd Runner-up, BugAThon National Level Testing
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
CSPO Certification (Certified Scrum Product Owner)
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
CP-MAT Certification from Agile Testing Alliance
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Diploma in Testing Certification from Seed Info Tech Pvt Ltd
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
2nd Runner-up, BugAthon National Level Testing
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
CP-MAT Certification from Agile Testing Alliance
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Diploma in Testing Certificate from Seed Info Tech Pvt Ltd
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
2nd Runner-up of BugAThon Web National Level Testing
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
CSPO
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
CP-MAT Certification from Agile Testing Alliance
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Diploma in Testing Certification from Seed Info Tech Pvt Ltd
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
2nd Runner-up in BugAThon Web National Level Testing
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
CSP0 Certified
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
CP-MAT Certification from Agile Testing Alliance
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Diploma in Testing Certification from Seed Info Tech Pvt Ltd
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
CSPO
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
CP-MAT Certification (Agile Testing Alliance)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Diploma in Testing Certification (Seed Info Tech Pvt Ltd)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other