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Aayush Todi

Summary

Visionary Lead Test Engineer with 15+ years of experience driving quality assurance strategies across large-scale, multi-disciplinary teams. Proven track record in leading 10+ member teams, resolving technical blockers, and fostering collaboration across DevOps, Product, and UX departments. Adept at designing Agile-compliant testing frameworks for microservices architectures and influencing enterprise-wide quality standards. Strong advocate for continuous improvement, with a focus on mentoring talent, stakeholder alignment, and delivering measurable business impact.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR TEST ENGINEER

DWP Digital
09.2020 - Current
  • Pioneer advanced automation frameworks with Selenium, Selenide, REST Assured, and Cypress, elevating cross-browser testing efficiency and comprehensive coverage of business requirements.
  • Led a team of 8+ cross-functional engineers, improving delivery efficiency by 25% through streamlined test planning and resource allocation.
  • Mentored 5+ junior engineers, resulting in a 40% reduction in onboarding time and enhanced team productivity.
  • Shape effective testing solutions by leveraging multiple programming languages, such as Java and JavaScript, test tools, and frameworks, including UI/API testing, alongside cloud-native technologies, such as Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, and AWS.
  • Lead test planning activities, proactively identifying risks, issues, and dependencies in a complex environment.
  • Oversaw end-to-end test strategy for a mission-critical digital service, contributing to nationwide deployment with 99.9% uptime.
  • Managed a team of QA engineers, coordinating hiring, performance reviews, and technical mentorship.
  • Introduced risk-based testing approaches, ensuring high-priority coverage, with optimised resource use.
  • Led the adoption of shift-left testing practices, improving release cycle speed, and early defect detection.
  • Championed accessibility and performance testing initiatives, aligning outcomes with WCAG standards, and improving app response time by 20%.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, architecture, product, and delivery managers, to align testing strategies with broader technical and business roadmaps.
  • Advocated for quality standards across teams, driving consistency in testing practices and tooling.

QA TEST LEAD

9xb
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to align testing strategies with development goals. Facilitated smooth communication between QA, developers, and stakeholders.
  • Leverage extensive knowledge of multiple programming languages, technologies, and testing frameworks to guide the design and development of solutions across various architectures, including microservices, monoliths, and SaaS-based systems.
  • Owned the strategic direction for QA across three concurrent projects, aligning testing frameworks with organizational goals, and reducing post-release defects by 30%.
  • Contributed to recruitment strategies, interviewing, and onboarding four senior test engineers to scale team capabilities.
  • Continuously evaluate and incorporate modern practices, principles, and methodologies, driving a culture focused on collective quality, and shared responsibility within teams.
  • Pioneered new testing methodologies, adapting to evolving project requirements. Introduced a risk-based testing approach, prioritizing critical functionalities.
  • Oversee, influence, support, and coach a diverse array of multi-disciplinary teams in building, testing, delivering, and maintaining high-quality software solutions.
  • Ensure consistency in standards and quality, while fostering reuse and collaboration.

SENIOR TEST ENGINEER

Aviva
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Pioneered cutting-edge test frameworks, revolutionizing integration processes, and positioning Aviva as a leader in insurance quality assurance.
  • Developed automated test suites using Rest Assured, Cucumber, and Java, enhancing test efficiency.
  • Led automation best practices, improving cross-team testing standards, and collaboration.
  • Designed test frameworks and libraries, facilitating seamless integration across teams.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and technical support for client issues.
  • Streamlined testing processes, reducing QA cycle time, and accelerating product releases while maintaining rigorous quality standards.

QA ENGINEER

The Floow
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Led diverse teams in solution building, testing, and maintenance.
  • Fostered team cohesion through effective guidance of junior engineers, while aligning project goals with client needs for optimal outcomes.
  • Identified and resolved technical bottlenecks, promoting collaboration.
  • Crafted comprehensive test plans, ensuring high-quality standards.
  • Developed innovative automation tests, enhancing feedback speed, and product reliability.
  • Mentored junior engineers, promoting team cohesion, and skill development.
  • Meticulously analyzed software requirements, created comprehensive test plans, and maintained detailed documentation for clear communication.

TEST ANALYST LEVEL 3

Capita Employee Benefits
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Spearheaded testing phases, guaranteeing superior app deliverables, and swift defect resolution.
  • Conceived comprehensive test strategies, augmenting product performance, and user experience.
  • Convened client discussions, providing detailed defect reports for informed decision-making.
  • Cultivated junior team members' skills, promoting team collaboration, and problem-solving.
  • Consistently met project deadlines while maintaining rigorous testing standards.
  • Identified and resolved critical bugs, contributing to improved product quality.

SENIOR SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

XLN
11.2015 - 06.2016
  • Spearheaded automation testing initiatives, leveraging Selenium and Appium for enhanced efficiency.
  • Fostered interdepartmental collaboration to devise comprehensive test plans.
  • Championed continuous improvement, and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Promptly rectified technical glitches, elevating client experiences.
  • Revamped testing processes, boosting product quality significantly.
  • Conducted thorough testing across mobile apps, web portals, and APIs, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience on Android and iOS devices.
  • Participated in design review meetings to provide feedback from a QA perspective on proposed changes or new features.

SENIOR TEST ANALYST

Jardine Lloyd Thompson
09.2011 - 10.2015
  • Orchestrated defect resolution using Jira, fostering developer collaboration, and slashing response time.
  • Spearheaded UAT coordination for the USA rollout, facilitating seamless user acceptance testing.
  • Mentored junior analysts, boosting team efficiency, and fostering skill growth.
  • Pioneered testing templates, standardizing processes, and improving project consistency.
  • Fostered stakeholder engagement through transparent communication, aligning testing outcomes with strategic business goals.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Accenture
03.2008 - 09.2011
  • Enhanced communication with stakeholders, resulting in improved testing efficiency.
  • Increased coverage and productivity by customising test cases.
  • Streamlined processes through the creation and management of manual tests.
  • Improved system performance and client satisfaction by engineering software solutions.
  • Managed version control systems and maintained codebase integrity.
  • Wrote user manuals and other documentation for roll-out in customer training sessions.

Education

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - COMPUTER SCIENCE

AMC Engineering College
Bangaluru
08.2007

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • People Management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Test Strategy
  • Risk Management,
  • Kubernetes
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • AWS, Selenium
  • Cypress
  • Playwright
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • JMeter
  • REST Assured
  • Selenide
  • Accessibility Testing
  • Cross-Browser Testing
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Performance Testing,

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SENIOR TEST ENGINEER

DWP Digital
09.2020 - Current

QA TEST LEAD

9xb
05.2020 - 09.2020

SENIOR TEST ENGINEER

Aviva
10.2018 - 05.2020

QA ENGINEER

The Floow
06.2017 - 09.2018

TEST ANALYST LEVEL 3

Capita Employee Benefits
07.2016 - 06.2017

SENIOR SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

XLN
11.2015 - 06.2016

SENIOR TEST ANALYST

Jardine Lloyd Thompson
09.2011 - 10.2015

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Accenture
03.2008 - 09.2011

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - COMPUTER SCIENCE

AMC Engineering College

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