Drove Selenium Python automation testing initiatives for critical applications, resulting in a 25% reduction in defect rates through meticulous planning and execution of automated test strategies. Spearheaded the implementation of Pytest alongside Selenium Python for automated testing, achieving a 30% increase in test efficiency and reducing manual testing effort by 40%. Created and maintained API automation frameworks using Pytest, Postman, and REST Assured, ensuring seamless validation of backend services and improving API test coverage by 35%. Logged and managed over 800 test plans, results, and analyses, ensuring 100% coverage across both manual, Selenium-based UI, and API automated testing frameworks. Reduced critical bug counts by 20% by leveraging automated UI and API testing to identify issues early in the cycle. Led a team of 6 junior engineers, mentoring them on Selenium and API automation testing methodologies, increasing team productivity by 20% through targeted training and knowledge sharing. Designed and executed API performance and security tests, identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring system stability under load conditions. Delivered demos and presentations to senior management, effectively communicating product quality and test status, contributing to 50% faster decision-making on critical features. Integrated feedback into automated UI and API tests, improving user experience by 15%. Acted as the first point of contact for Customer-Managed Resolutions (CMRs), leading to 40% faster resolution times through the use of automated test validations. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement cybersecurity testing practices, strengthening product security by 20% and ensuring compliance with industry standards through Selenium Python and API automation. Catered as the sole QA engineer for the highly demanded Vulnerability Management featurePurge. Led to a 95% reduction in critical bugs post-release by employing comprehensive Selenium Python and API automation, making it one of the most successful releases.

Expanded and executed 150+ test cases and scripts, contributing to successful software releases and high-quality standards

Managed testing for two critical Google products, focusing on web application functionality and bug verification. Conducted compatibility testing across all supported browsers, ensuring a seamless user experience. Designed and executed test cases, promptly resolving failures and maintaining detailed reports for effective issue tracking. This work contributed to improved product quality, reliability, and user satisfaction.