Binjan Khanal

About Binjan Khanal

QA Automation Engineer with expertise in test automation frameworks, project management, and CI/CD. Proficient in utilizing a wide range of tools and technologies, including Selenium, Cucumber, Cypress, and Tosca, to develop and maintain robust automation test scripts, ensuring high test coverage and efficient test execution. Skilled in implementing and optimizing Selenium Grid for parallel test execution, resulting in significant time savings and improved productivity. Adept at integrating video streaming capabilities into applications, validating performance under load conditions, and enhancing user experience. Strong collaboration skills, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve automation issues, achieving high-quality software delivery. Extensive experience in API testing, database testing, and validation of various video formats. Knowledgeable in video Quality of Experience (QoE) metrics and protocols for real-time communication testing. Proficient in defect management and utilizing tools like JIRA for efficient tracking.

Experience

1. Quality Engineering Specialist

   Accenture Federal Services

   Nov 2023 — Present

   Develop and maintain automation scripts and frameworks using tools like Selenium (Java) and Cucumber BDD, conducting regression, end-to-end, ad-hoc, and smoke tests to ensure consistent and reliable testing across cycles. Design, create, and execute detailed test cases, test suites, and test sets to validate software functionality across both manual and automated testing environments, achieving comprehensive coverage and high-quality standards. Apply agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices in test planning, document creation, and script development, supporting effective project management and streamlined testing processes. Collaborate closely with team members to analyze and interpret business requirements, identifying defects and discrepancies. Utilize JIRA for efficient defect tracking and management, ensuring comprehensive documentation and resolution. Showcase strong functional testing skills along with excellent communication, task-oriented, and information management abilities, contributing to a collaborative and organized team environment. Utilize BDD testing with Cucumber and work effectively within agile software testing cycles and Kanban project management, contributing to a flexible and adaptive testing environment. Leverage resources such as Percipio, Confluence, and eLearning platforms to stay current with advancements in testing methodologies and tools, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. Enhance defect management skills through continuous learning, strengthening abilities in task management, information management, and functional testing. Pursue advanced training in tools and methodologies, including a deep dive into Selenium, secure file transfer protocols (Secure FX), SOAP UI, Ansible for DevOps, and Splunk for cloud and AWS architecture, expanding capabilities in cloud-based and secure testing environments.

Education

• Northern Virginia Community College

  A.S. Information Technology

  2016 — 2019

• Southern New Hampshire University

  B.S. Information Technology

  2020 — 2022