Dhaval Shah

About Dhaval Shah

Solutions-focused QA tester with 10 + years of extensive experience in manual and automation testing, leveraging tools like Selenium, RestAssured, Appium, and Tosca. • Proficient in programming languages and tools, including Java, Python and SQL, with strong expertise in automation frameworks. • Deep understanding of test methodologies and Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC), including Agile (Scrum Master), RUP, and Waterfall models. • Experience working with startup companies to establish onsite/offshore teams and define QA manual and automation processes from the ground up. • Expertise in designing and executing test cases for GUI testing, functionality testing, regression testing, integration testing, and API testing. • Skilled in creating test plans and test cases based on business requirements and functional specifications using tools like HP Quality Center,Zypher, Qtest. • Proficient in writing and executing automated test scripts to identify software defects, track bugs, close open defects, and validate functionality. • Demonstrated ability to implement automation frameworks from scratch using Selenium WebDriver, Appium-Mobile, and Rest API using Rest Assured. • Passionate about mobile app platforms (iOS and Android), with significant experience in manual and automation testing. • Strong expertise with tools like Appium, Android Studio, Xcode, Selenium, and Tosca (certified in TA1,AS1, AS2, TDS1, and TDS2). • Experienced in building automation frameworks, including modular, data-driven, and keyword-driven frameworks. • Skilled in using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, Bitbucket, Git, and AWS for managing builds, log information, and deployments. • Proven ability to create and execute mobile automation using cloud tools like Perfecto, Saucelab and Kobiton. • Excellent team player and individual contributor, with the ability to quickly adapt to changes and deliver results efficiently. Visa Status: US Citizen.

Experience

1. Lead Sdet Automation

   Abbott

   Oct 2023 — Present · Pleasanton, CA, US

   Spearheaded end-to-end QA activities, including manual and automated testing, in an Agile-Scrum environment.• leading cross-functional teams of local and offshore analysts to ensure comprehensive quality assurance across web and mobile applications.• Created a brand-new Appium test framework and guided the offshore team in implementing it.• Create a mobile automation scripts using XCUI and Appium, optimizing XCUI test scripts to reduce execution time by ~20 seconds per test, significantly improving efficiency.• Developed and maintained UI test automation for Abbott DRx Mobile and web applications using Selenium-Webdriver, Appium, and Cucumber BDD.• Automated REST API testing for new functionality using the RestAssured framework. Integrated test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Azure, ensuring efficient builds and deployments.• Improved testing frameworks by integrating new APIs for timely defect detection.• Participated in joint troubleshooting sessions with multiple teams to address high-severity production issues and prevent customer impacts.• Performed code reviews and provided technical guidance to the team.• Developed and applied testing methods for data verification in new web and mobile products.• Mentored new hires and teammates in testing-related tools and methodologies.• Automated Abbott Mobile and web applications using Appium, Selenium, Java Maven, resulting in 300 automated test cases on the Kobiton device lab, reducing manual testing efforts.• Served as ScrumMaster, leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.• Used Agile methodology to create User Stories and BDD scenarios, collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and acceptance criteria.

Education

• Gujarat University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  1994 — 1998