Gurvinder Singh

Gurvinder Singh

Software Quality Assurance Consultant

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  • About me

    Software Quality Assurance Leader | SDET | Test Automation | Test Strategy | IC & People Manager | Public Sector Digital Transformation | ISTQB®, Azure Certified

  • Education

    • Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

      2010 - 2012
      Master of Business Administration - MBA HR
    • Punjab Technical University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Technology - BTech Electronica and Communication Engineering
  • Experience

    • Wipro Limited

      May 2010 - Dec 2013
      Software Quality Assurance Consultant

      Served in a dual role as Oracle ERP Consultant (Order Management & Supply Chain) and QA Analyst for Citibank Wealth Management. Reviewed business requirements for client onboarding, KYC, investment portfolio rebalancing, trade execution, and regulatory compliance. Designed and executed test strategies for banking and telecom applications, focusing on data integrity across portals and backend systems. Automated UI/API tests using Selenium WebDriver, RestAssured, and JUnit; Built modular test frameworks using POM and maintained test coverage with reusable components. Validated backend data via SQL across Oracle and SQL Server. Independently led E2E testing, defect triage, and release validation. Known for disciplined execution, quick learning, and hands-on problem solving in complex, fast-paced environments. Show less

    • Xerox

      Dec 2013 - Mar 2019
      Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

      Independently optimized Quality initiatives for inhouse SaaS applications and oracle platforms. Worked with Selenium-based automation frameworks using Java, TestNG, and WebDriver, achieving a 60% reduction in manual regression cycles. Built scalable API test suites using Postman and integrated them into the test lifecycle to accelerate early defect detection in integration layers. Enhanced QA processes to align with ISO and internal quality standards, directly improving software reliability and reducing customer-reported issues. Led defect prevention initiatives through cross-functional validation sessions with developers and support teams, resulting in a 65% drop in pre-release defect rates. Developed automated regression packs for Oracle ERP modules (SCM, Order Management, Procurement, Inventory, Service Contracts), enabling successful completion of 3-week sprint-based rollouts. Executed black-box, functional, integration, UAT, and regression testing across custom enterprise applications. Authored SQL scripts and test stubs to simulate data feeds and ensure comprehensive platform-level test coverage. Collaborated in a 17-member Agile QA team while mentoring peers on Selenium automation, CI/CD adoption, and testing best practices, fostering team-wide technical upskilling and autonomy. Show less

    • Wipro Limited

      Mar 2019 - Dec 2019
      Senior Software Quality Analyst

      Led end-to-end QA delivery for Oracle E-Business Suite modules (Order Management, Purchasing, Inventory, Service Contracts), managing a team of 4 testers. Architected Selenium-Java-TestNG automation frameworks, reducing regression cycles by 50%. As Oracle Testing CoE lead for the Xerox account at Wipro, drove QA strategy, automation adoption, and cross-functional alignment. Designed API tests to strengthen integration validation, improving defect detection by 40%. Oversaw test planning, estimation, capacity tracking, and release readiness. Maintained traceability metrics and risk mitigation plans to ensure coverage, compliance, and timely delivery. Collaborated with PMs and stakeholders to align QA efforts with business goals. Facilitated knowledge transition across vendor and internal teams, ensuring continuity of test automation practices. Led QA reviews and implemented best practices, driving process efficiency and quality outcomes in Agile environments. Show less

    • GHD

      Feb 2020 - Jan 2025
      Quality Assurance Technical Lead - IC & People Leader

      Strategic QA Leadership & Test AutomationDeveloped and executed a scalable QA strategy for multi-tier SaaS applications, ensuring high-quality delivery across four product lines, including public sector digital transformation projects. Led the design and implementation of Selenium with Java-based UI automation frameworks using TestNG, Maven, and WebDriver, reducing regression testing time by 65%. Established API automation with Postman, enabling end-to-end service testing and improving defect detection by 40% in integration environments. Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines with TeamCity and GitHub Actions, reducing manual intervention and accelerating release cycles by 30%. Spearheaded shift-left testing initiatives with DevOps, automating integration tests early, boosting defect detection rates by 35%. Developed a centralized test repository using Test Lodge and Confluence, improving cross-team collaboration and providing enhanced stakeholder visibility into test coverage, leading to a 20% improvement in test alignment. Managed globally distributed QA teams, ensuring seamless Agile execution and achieving 98% on-time delivery for major releases.People Leadership & Continuous ImprovementSpearheaded QA initiatives across four product lines, managing test planning, execution, defect tracking, and stakeholder coordination. Partnered with senior leadership to refine QA processes, aligning them with business objectives and evolving quality standards. Mentored and upskilled QA engineers, delivering Selenium, API automation, and CI/CD training, resulting in a 40% increase in automation expertise. Championed Agile best practices, collaborating with Scrum teams to refine acceptance criteria, integrate automation early, and optimize regression cycles, reducing cycle time by 25%. Proactively eliminated roadblocks by working closely with Product and Development teams, improving defect resolution time by 30% and ensuring smooth delivery of releases. Show less

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