Anil Arora

About Anil Arora

I’m a results-driven QA Automation Leader with 10+ years of hands-on experience in delivering scalable, reliable, and high-impact test solutions across diverse domains—Payments, Banking, POS Devices, E-commerce, and Cloud-based enterprise applications.My core strength lies in designing and implementing robust automation frameworks using Java, Python, Selenium, Rest Assured, and Robot Framework, and aligning them seamlessly with Agile development practices and business goals. I\'ve led cross-functional QA teams, owned end-to-end testing strategy, and embedded quality at every stage of the SDLC.What I Bring to the Table:• Leadership in QA strategy, automation architecture, and Agile delivery• Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium, Rest Assured, Robot Framework, Appium, Postman, Playwright (JavaScript), and TestNG• Expertise in UI, API, and backend testing with strong CI/CD integration (Jenkins, Docker, Git)• Proven success in reducing regression cycles and improving test coverage through custom hybrid, data-driven, and BDD frameworks• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (OCI certified, familiar with AWS, Azure, GCP)• Strategic problem-solving through backend log analysis, SQL, and environment debugging Always exploring emerging tools like and AI-driven test platforms to keep QA future-ready. Recognized with multiple awards for ownership, innovation, and quality excellence at Oracle, Paytm, and Intersoft.I\'m passionate about building quality-first cultures, mentoring the next generation of QA engineers, and constantly evolving the automation landscape to match modern development needs.

Experience

1. Lead Sdet Engineer

   Oracle

   Oct 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Led test automation across Oracle Fusion Middleware and OBIEE (BI Publisher, BI Server, Data Visualizer), building scalable hybrid, and data-driven frameworks using Java (Selenium, Rest Assured) and Python (Robot Framework).• Integrated API and UI automation test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Docker), enabling continuous testing and reducing regression cycles by 30%.• Developed advanced utilities for file comparisons (Excel, PDF, CSV) and performed deep log analysis in Dockerized environments, improving test coverage and root cause resolution by 25%.• Defined and executed end-to-end QA strategies including test planning, RTMs, estimations, and stakeholder reporting to ensure on-time, high-quality releases.• Drove Agile best practices through sprint planning, retrospectives, and active mentoring of junior engineers while aligning test efforts with business goals.

Education

• Chandigarh Engineering College

  B.Tech, Computer Science

  2010 — 2014