Sambit Sankar Nayak

Sambit Sankar Nayak QA Analyst - - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sa mbit97 Dedicated Quality Analyst with a strong background in automation and manual testing, leveraging to contribute nearly 7 years of experience to contribute expertise in testing complex applications and ensuring high-quality software solutions for organizations. Education Profile Summary M.Tech. in Software Engineering from Bits Pilani | 2022 B.Sc. in Computer Science | Ravenshaw University | 2018 Forward-focused QA Specialist: leveraged skills in end-to-end project planning and implementation from scope management to activity sequencing, effort & cost estimation, risk analysis to quality management in line with company guidelines and norms. Worked on Salesforce-based mortgage solutions for Santander Bank, providing a seamless platform for managing mortgage applications, customer data, and loan processes. Managing the Quality Analysis team at Valuelabs LLP working on the project Navigator; conducting performance testing with Jmeter, executed API testing using Postman, and implemented BDD frameworks using Page Object Model to enhance testing efficiency. Recognized for creating an end-to-end automation framework and streamlining pipeline triggers, resulting in client commendation for these accomplishments at ValueLabs LLP. Implemented efficient automation of complete applications utilizing Selenium and Java, contributing to the success of projects such as SSC Project and Virtual Network Function Lifecycle Management at Chevron and Ericsson. Rich experience in mapping client's requirements and providing them best solutions involving evaluation and definition of the scope of the project and finalization of the project requirement. Provided end-to-end management of multiple projects from conceptualization & visualization to technology mapping and final execution of projects Strong capabilities in designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective action. Core Competencies Software Testing Life Cycle Software Development Life Cycle Requirement Gathering Code Reviews Test Pllanning & Execution Agile Scrum Methodology Report Generation Testing Solutions Designing Project Delivery & Management Manual Testing Defect Tracking & Validation, UAT Technical Skills Programming: Core Java Automation testing: Selenium WebDriver, API Automation API testing tools: Postman Performance testing tool: NeoLoad Framework: Hybrid Framework (Keyword+Data Driven) Framework tools: BDD, TestNG Tools: Maven, GIT, Eclipse, Intelij Cloud: Azure and Azure Devops pipeline Bug Tracking tool: Azure ADO, Jira Operating Systems: Windows Documentation: MS Office Work Experience Coforge Ltd | May’24 – Present Quality Analyst Client- Santander Project- Mortgages Responsibilities: Worked on Salesforce-based mortgage applications, ensuring smooth management of customer data, loan processing, and mortgage application workflows. Developed and maintained an automation framework for the Salesforce-based mortgage system. Automated functional, regression, and integration tests using Selenium, Rest Assured, and Java. Integrated test automation with the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins to streamline deployments. Conducted API testing using Postman/Bruno and created automated scripts to validate mortgage-related services and third-party integrations. Ensured data consistency and synchronization between Salesforce and Rumba systems. Used Jira for defect reporting and tracking and collaborated with development teams to resolve issues effectively. Used Xray to manage and upload test cases into Jira, ensuring traceability between requirements, test executions, and defects. Provided mentorship to team members on automation best practices and facilitated peer learning sessions. Participated in Agile ceremonies and presented end-of-sprint demos to stakeholders. Achievements Round of Appluase for Release 1 | Mar'25 Habit FlagbearerDemonstrating Stewardship Award | Apr'22 You Saved the Day | Apr'22 Round of Appluase | Aug'20 BU Awards | May'19 Round of Applause[Achievement Orientation] | Oct'18 Highlights: Designed and implemented a robust automation framework tailored for Salesforcebased mortgage solutions. Improved test execution speed and coverage, contributing to faster and more reliable releases. Enhanced data accuracy by ensuring consistent synchronization between systems. Fostered a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the QA team. Contributed to improved deployment efficiency by integrating automation into CI/CD workflows. ValueLabs LLP | Oct’22 – May’24 Quality Analyst Client- United Airlines Project- Navigator Responsibilities: Participating in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and retrospectives to align testing efforts with development goals. Following up with clients throughout the project lifecycle to ensure full understanding of needs and concerns; attending the conference calls and participating in daily meetings. Preparing, designing and leading the test strategy and test plan; reviewing activities such as requirements review, design review, test strategy review and test case review Automating all API and UI cases using Selenium JAVA, BDD framework & Selenium Web Driver respectively. Integrating Jira with automation for seamless test result updates. Developing a Window scheduler for daily regression suite execution and reporting. Establishing and enforcing standard test processes and deliverables (including defect management and quality metric reporting) within the gated process to streamline testing and support automation and manual testing efforts and best practices. Highlights: Implemented a structured approach to test case management, resulting in an 80% increase in test coverage and a 90% decrease in escaped defects, ensuring higher software quality standards. Introduced a comprehensive training program for new team members on automation tools and frameworks, leading to a 100% reduction in onboarding time and a 95% increase in team productivity. Automated API/UI cases, reducing manual testing by 90%. Developed end-to-end automation framework, streamlining testing processes and enhancing efficiency. implementing automation pipelines, automating manual triggers, and ensuring nightly execution for timely test results. Wipro Limited | May’18 – Oct’22 Automation Engineer Client – Chevron Project-CBP Fuel Project-Marine Oneport Project-WCMP (Wellsafe Certification Management Program) Project-GilAdmin, EGAD, EAR Project-SSC Project Responsibilities across the projects: Migrated Automated test scripts from Apache ANT to Maven for CBP-Fuel Project Performed manual, regression, and smoke testing and designed test cases according to test requirements Fixed pipeline issues and able to generate test reports through the pipeline Created a new automation script for the newly implemented feature Conducted manual testing encompassing sanity, smoke, regression, and functional testing, crafting test cases tailored to feature specifications. Utilized customer-provided documents to comprehend test scenarios and designed comprehensive test cases, including negative, positive, and intrusive scenarios, to uncover defects effectively. Collaborated with the team to develop test cases for newly added features and worked as the testing point of contact for end-to-end testing initiatives. Crafted test plans and test cases within Azure ADO, aiding the team in generating detailed test reports. Acted as the single point of contact for end-to-end testing coordination. Verified Web API functionality using Postman. Generated test reports utilizing Azure Progress Report. Developed end-to-end test cases using Azure Test Suites and automated test scenarios using Workstation Certify Client - Ericsson Project-Virtual Network Function Lifecycle Management (VNFLCM) Responsibilities: Deployed VNF-LCM application in OpenStack and vCD (VMware) cloud environments. Utilized OpenStack services to create various types of HOT packages containing network, subnet, and port details to test VNF instantiation through OR-VNFM interfaces from VNF-LCM application. Tested VNF-LCM SDK workflows to ensure support for Contrail and Trunk resources in OpenStack. Highlights across the projects: Led a cross-functional team in implementing a CI/CD pipeline for the Marine Oneport project, resulting in an 100% increase in deployment frequency and an 90% decrease in post-release defects. Streamlined the testing process by automating 80% of manual test cases for the CBP Fuel project, resulting in an 90% reduction in testing efforts and faster timeto-market. Personal Details Address : Hyderabad Date of Birth : Feb 6, 1997 Languages Known : Hindi, English, Odia