Ashwin Dhoke

About Ashwin Dhoke

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:Accomplished IT professional with 23+ years of progressive experience in software quality assurance, test automation, and project management. Recognized Test Automation Architect with 15+ years specializing in designing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies for large-scale enterprise applications. Proven expertise in GenAI-infused test automation, driving 20-25% productivity improvements across QA teams. Demonstrated success in leading transformation initiatives, managing cross-functional teams of 40+ professionals, and delivering complex projects aligned with strategic business objectives.CORE COMPETENCIES:• GenAI-Infused Test Automation• QA Transformation, Transition & Strategy• Enterprise Test Architecture & QA Solutions• Test Framework Design (UI/API/Mobile/Desktop: Playwright, Selenium, BDD Cucumber, testNG, etc.)• Performance Testing (JMeter, LoadRunner)• API Testing & Automation (REST, SOAP, Event messaging, etc.)• QA Technical leadership• Program & Delivery Management• Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid Methodologies• Stakeholder Engagement & Client Relations• Team Leadership (40+ member teams)• CI/CD Integration (Jenkins, GitLab, Docker)• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)• Pre-Sales – RFPs, Tool Assessment, Estimations, etc.• Salesforce CRM, Oracle ERP, PeopleSoft HR ERP, etcKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Implemented GenAI-infused automation across enterprise, achieving 20-25% productivity gains and 60%+ improvement in testing effectiveness (QA Process improvement/best practices)• Led team of 40+ QA professionals delivering end-to-end testing solutions for complex projects across multiple domains• Implemented, Delivered successfully automation solutions for UI, API, Mobile platforms regression, in-sprint test cases to multiple projects/Accounts• Successfully transitioned multiple projects from onsite to offshore, achieving steady-state operations (AT & T onsite experience)• Managed project budgets, forecasting, margin monitoring, P/L, and contributed to pre-sales activities including RFPs and POC demonstrations• Upskilled 75% QA automation associates with latest tools & tech by conducting workshops, trainings, etc. across multiple projects.

Experience

1. C4 Consultant Delivery & Qa Transformation Lead, Test Automation Architect

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Aug 2021 — Present · Pune, IN

   C4 Consultant | Test Automation Architect & Lead

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Chemical Engineering <Process Engg. & Design>

• Laxminarayan Institute of Tech. <LIT> Nagpur

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Chemical Engineering

Skills

• Test Estimation
• Programming
• Exploratory Testing
• Test Management
• Automation-Selenium
• Manual Testing
• Qtp
• Risk Based Testing
• Defect Tracking
• System Testing
• Test Strategy
• Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment /Devops.
• Software Project Management
• Agile Testing
• Test Automation
• Risk Analysis
• IT Audit
• Requirements Analysis
• System Integration Testing
• Mobile Testing
• Test Planning
• Sql
• Quality Center
• Dataware House / Etl Testing
• Sdlc
• Agile - Safe