Profile Summary

A highly skilled QA professional with over 14 years of experience in Salesforce testing, manual and automation testing, and software quality assurance. Adept at designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks and integrating them seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines. Expertise in utilizing tools like Selenium, TestNG, and REST-assured for efficient test execution and API validation. Possesses a deep understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies, with a focus on improving test coverage, accelerating release cycles, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex testing projects, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to align quality initiatives with business objectives. Committed to driving continuous improvement in the testing process to meet evolving project requirements.

KEY SKILLS

  • Project Management
  • Salesforce QA & Testing
  • Internal/ External Audits
  • Costing & Budgeting
  • Agile QA Frameworks
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • CI/CD Integration
 

  • Apex & Flow Validation
  • Defect Management & RCA
  • Automation Strategy & Scripting
  • Cloud Infrastructure QA
  • Performance & Security Testing
  • Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • UI/UX Responsiveness Testing

Employment History

QA Manager/ Lead SDET at IBM

June, 2022 - Present

  • Spearheading end-to-end QA processes for Salesforce CRM, customer portals, and complex enterprise applications, ensuring seamless, high-quality deployments.
  • Partnering with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into actionable test plans and evaluate the impact of Salesforce customizations on system performance.
  • Designing comprehensive QA frameworks, including test strategies, detailed test cases, and traceability matrices, fully aligned with Agile workflows and project milestones.
  • Conducting thorough functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing to ensure flawless system functionality and alignment with business objectives.
  • Ensuring the integrity of data, validating automation logic (Apex triggers, flows), managing user access controls, and optimizing UI responsiveness.
  • Utilizing cutting-edge automation tools, including Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber, to accelerate testing cycles and enhance testing accuracy.
  • Leading continuous improvement initiatives to optimize test coverage, execution speed, and reporting accuracy across Salesforce and enterprise applications.
  • Driving automation-first strategies by designing reusable, scalable test scripts that reduce manual testing effort and increase test reliability.
  • Mentoring and guiding junior QA engineers, promoting best practices in test design, execution, and defect management within Salesforce testing frameworks.
  • Collaborating with DevOps and CI/CD teams to integrate automated tests into the pipeline, ensuring seamless and rapid delivery of new features and fixes.
  • Analyzing defect trends and providing actionable insights to development teams, driving root cause analysis and process improvements.

Smarsh - Technical Leader/ SDET-QA/ Testing

February, 2022 - May, 2022

  • Directed full-cycle Quality Engineering (QE) for Cloud Capture and Archive suite, incorporating Microsoft Teams resources (teams, groups, channels, chats) and driving efficient product launches.
  • Designed and implemented QE testing plans, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and optimized automation coverage while managing potential risks.
  • Led SDET teams, troubleshooting intricate technical challenges and ensuring swift resolution to maintain project timelines.

Technical Leader-QA/ Testing at Capgemini Engineering, Gurgaon

February, 2021 - January, 2022

  • Executed QA for IBM NextGen Cloud, improving private cloud security and flexibility, while optimizing the deployment of compute, storage, and network resources.
  • Developed and implemented Agile testing strategies for system integration, performance evaluation, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Spearheaded test automation initiatives, converting manual testing processes into automated workflows to enhance CI/CD pipeline efficiency.
  • Coordinated QA activities with cross-functional teams, aligning testing procedures with project management timelines and requirements for streamlined project execution.
  • Optimized cloud infrastructure testing by integrating cloud-native tools, ensuring high availability, security, and performance benchmarks were consistently met.
  • Implemented test-driven development (TDD) to ensure code quality, reducing defects by 30% in production and streamlining the release process.
  • Collaborated with DevOps teams to refine continuous testing strategies, ensuring seamless integration between development, testing, and deployment phases.
  • Utilized cloud monitoring tools to conduct real-time performance testing, proactively identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks to maintain system stability.

Lead QA/ Test Specialist at Nagarro Software

September, 2011 - February, 2021

  • Performed eCommerce quality assurance using SAP Hybris tools (HMC, PCM, HAC, Report Cockpit, CS Cockpit, WCMS Cockpit, CMS Cockpit) for platform testing.
  • Led testing initiatives for SAP Hybris eCommerce platforms, including Lufthansa Airlines’ booking and lounge tracking processes.
  • Supervised a six-member QA team, managing testing across web, mobile, and desktop applications, while automating processes with Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber.
  • Developed expertise in multiple domains, including retail, aviation, and healthcare, to support comprehensive testing strategies.
  • Developed and maintained test plans, test cases, and defect tracking to ensure comprehensive coverage and robust reporting across all project phases.
  • Implemented risk-based testing strategies, prioritizing critical business features and improving test coverage based on risk analysis.
  • Mentored junior testers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the QA team to improve overall test execution quality.
  • Optimized test automation scripts to enhance reusability and reduce manual intervention, using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and Java.

CERTIFICATIONS:
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner: Confirms understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, architecture, security, and pricing models.
  • DASSM – Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master: Validates advanced knowledge in agile leadership, scaling agile practices, and team coaching.
  • Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I): Validates knowledge of Scrum framework and agile principles for managing complex projects.
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900): Demonstrates foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, and cloud security.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Advanced certification in process improvement, project leadership, and statistical analysis.
  • ISTQB Foundation Level: Recognizes understanding of software testing processes, lifecycle, techniques, and tools.
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Covers basics of Six Sigma methodology and support roles in process improvement projects.
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt: Introduces Lean Six Sigma principles for identifying waste and improving efficiency.
  • Google Digital Marketing: Covers SEO, SEM, analytics, and online marketing strategies via Google’s certification program.
  • Project Management Essentials: Provides an overview of project planning, execution, monitoring, and stakeholder communication.
  • Scrum Master & Agile Fundamentals: Introduces agile project management practices and Scrum roles, events, and artifacts.
  • RPA Training – Blue Prism & UiPath Developer: Hands-on training in Robotic Process Automation using Blue Prism and UiPath platforms.

Education

Diploma (Technology (Information Technology))

Kurukshetra University

2006 - 2010


12th Central Board of Secondary Education

2005 - 2006


KANAV SOOD

Contact Details


*****sood89@gmail.com

Gurugram, Haryana, 122004, India

Basic Details


Gender -

Male

Marital Status -

Married

Languages


English


Hindi


Punjabi


Skills


Microsoft Office - (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)


JMeter, Blaze Meter, Selenium IDE, Cucumber, Hudson, Jenkins, Concourse


TestNG, Maven, HTTP Watcher, JIRA, TFS, Rest Client, Soap UI, Postman, Swagger