I am an Automation Test Lead with 12+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation across Pharmaceuticals, BFSI, and Retail domains. I specialize in Tosca automation, Selenium WebDriver, API automation, and DevOps-enabled testing using Jenkins, Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. I enjoy leading automation teams, designing scalable automation frameworks, and collaborating with Business Analysts and product stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust automated test coverage. I thrive in fast-paced environments, drive automation adoption across enterprise platforms, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure releases are well-tested and reliable.

Arti Sarda

I am an Automation Test Lead with 12+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation across Pharmaceuticals, BFSI, and Retail domains. I specialize in Tosca automation, Selenium WebDriver, API automation, and DevOps-enabled testing using Jenkins, Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. I enjoy leading automation teams, designing scalable automation frameworks, and collaborating with Business Analysts and product stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust automated test coverage. I thrive in fast-paced environments, drive automation adoption across enterprise platforms, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure releases are well-tested and reliable.

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I am an Automation Test Lead with 12+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation across Pharmaceuticals, BFSI, and Retail domains. I specialize in Tosca automation, Selenium WebDriver, API automation, and DevOps-enabled testing using Jenkins, Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. I enjoy leading automation teams, designing scalable automation frameworks, and collaborating with Business Analysts and product stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust automated test coverage.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, drive automation adoption across enterprise platforms, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure releases are well-tested and reliable.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Automation Test Lead at Tata Consultancy Services
February 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Directed a 17-member automation testing team supporting enterprise pharmaceutical platforms. Architected Tosca automation frameworks for systems including Salesforce, SAP ERP, ServiceNow, Veeva Vault and COMOS. Presented automation proof-of-concept solutions to business stakeholders to promote enterprise automation adoption. Defined automation testing strategy, effort estimation and resource planning across multiple applications. Conducted automation script reviews, troubleshooting sessions and mentoring for automation engineers.
Automation Test Lead at Bed Bath & Beyond
April 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Led a 20-member QA automation team supporting a large-scale e-commerce platform. Enhanced Selenium automation frameworks using Java, TestNG and Cucumber for web testing. Implemented API automation suites using Rest Assured to validate backend services. Integrated automation execution within DevOps pipelines using Jenkins, Git and GitHub. Collaborated with developers and product teams to align automation coverage with application releases.
Senior Test Engineer at N-Able Technologies
June 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Performed API testing activities for backup and recovery cloud applications. Developed automated test cases using Tricentis Tosca for web interfaces. Implemented DevOps-enabled testing workflows using Docker, Jenkins, Git and GitHub. Collaborated within Agile teams during sprint planning, standups and retrospectives.
Test Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions
January 1, 2017 - October 31, 2019
Developed automated testing scripts using UFT and VBScript for financial services applications. Designed proof-of-concept automation initiatives to demonstrate Selenium-based testing capabilities. Worked closely with Business Analysts to understand functional requirements and convert them into automated test scenarios for wealth management systems.
Test Analyst at Barclays
June 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Performed functional testing for web-based sales compensation systems. Developed Excel macro utilities to support validation of financial reporting datasets.
Test Engineer at Infosys Limited
March 1, 2011 - June 30, 2014
Executed manual and automated testing for CEFS web applications. Developed regression automation scripts using UFT and VBScript. Participated in smoke, integration and regression testing cycles. Prepared knowledge documentation and onboarding guides for testing processes.
Management Trainee at QUAD Electronic Solutions
May 1, 2010 - February 28, 2011
Worked as material planner in supply chain operations using SAP-based systems. Participated in production planning activities and shop-floor workflow analysis.
QA Automation Lead at Bed Bath & Beyond
April 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Led a 20-member QA automation team supporting a large-scale e-commerce platform. Enhanced Selenium automation frameworks using Java, TestNG and Cucumber for web testing. Implemented API automation suites using Rest Assured to validate backend services. Integrated automation execution within DevOps pipelines using Jenkins, Git and GitHub. Collaborated with developers and product teams to align automation coverage with application releases.
Automation Test Lead at Tata Consultancy Services
April 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Client: Bed Bath & Beyond. Led a 20-member QA automation team supporting a large-scale e-commerce platform. Enhanced Selenium automation frameworks using Java, TestNG and Cucumber for web testing. Implemented API automation suites using Rest Assured to validate backend services. Integrated automation execution within DevOps pipelines using Jenkins, Git and GitHub. Collaborated with developers and product teams to align automation coverage with application releases.
Test Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions
June 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Client: Barclays. Performed functional testing for web-based sales compensation systems. Developed Excel macro utilities to support validation of financial reporting datasets.
QA Automation Lead at Tata Consultancy Services
April 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Client: Bed Bath & Beyond – Led a 20-member QA automation team supporting a large-scale e-commerce platform. Enhanced Selenium automation frameworks using Java, TestNG and Cucumber for web testing. Implemented API automation suites using Rest Assured to validate backend services. Integrated automation execution within DevOps pipelines using Jenkins, Git and GitHub. Collaborated with developers and product teams to align automation coverage with application releases.

Education

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Qualifications

Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 1 (AS1)
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 2 (AS2)
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Test Design Specialist Level 1 (TDS1)
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Test Design Specialist Level 2 (TDS2)
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Engineer Level 1 (AE1)
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
SAP Testing with Tricentis Tosca
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 1 (AS1)
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 2 (AS2)
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Test Design Specialist Level 1 (TDS1)
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Test Design Specialist Level 2 (TDS2)
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Engineer Level 1 (AE1)
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 1 (AS1)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 2 (AS2)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Test Design Specialist Level 1 (TDS1)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Test Design Specialist Level 2 (TDS2)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Engineer Level 1 (AE1)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 1 (AS1)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 2 (AS2)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Test Design Specialist Level 1 (TDS1)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Test Design Specialist Level 2 (TDS2)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Engineer Level 1 (AE1)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
SAP Testing with Tricentis Tosca
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 1 (AS1)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 2 (AS2)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Test Design Specialist Level 1 (TDS1)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Test Design Specialist Level 2 (TDS2)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Tricentis Tosca Automation Engineer Level 1 (AE1)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
SAP Testing with Tricentis Tosca
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Financial Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare