Hrishikesh Varde

About Hrishikesh Varde

As a Principal SDET, I have over 11 years of experience designing robust, scalable test automation frameworks across web, API layers, Database.I’ve worked in Agile environments to build CI/CD-integrated test pipelines, improve release efficiency, and mentor growing QA teams.I am proficient in tools like -Selenium with Java,Protractor,WebDriver IO with Typescript,PlayWright,Rest Assured,PostmanJenkins PipelinesShell ScriptingI bring a full-stack approach to quality engineering.I have also designed and enhanced automation frameworks using best practices such as Serenity, Cucumber, Hybrid, Generic, Galen, Data Driven, and TestNG.My mission is to deliver high-quality and reliable automation solutions that meet the needs and expectations of the stakeholders and end-users. I am passionate about learning new technologies and applying them to solve complex problems and improve efficiency.

Experience

1. Principal Sdet

   Rockwell Automation

   Feb 2023 — Present · Pune, IN

   Enhanced end-to-end UI automation frameworks using WebDriverIO, Protractor, Playwright in TypeScript reducing manual efforts by 90%.2. Automated complex desktop application workflows using AutoIt and FLAUI, integrated with the framework.3. Utilized Allure Reports with integrated videos, screenshots, and historical trends to enable faster and more efficient debugging.4. Facilitated Shift-Left testing using Declarative Jenkins (CI) pipelines for Release Regression.5. Customized PowerShell scripts reduced daily manual activity by 50%.6. Strong Manual testing proficiency (Black-box, Environment, Exploratory) for workflows not suitable for automation.7. Utilized Base64 classes to carry screenshot validations for images, truncations and icons boosting coverage by 50%.8. Applied strong Git workflow discipline (Git CLI, SourceTree, GitLens) enabling clean branching, code reviews, and long-term repository maintainability.9. Implemented Python scripts leveraging qTest REST APIs to query, update, and synchronize test artifacts across CI pipelines.10. Wireshark + Python enabled validation of CIP packet flows during automated runs, reducing potential bugs by 80%.11. Single POC architect for merging multiple repos for Release Readiness testing

Education

• Maharashtra Education Society's Abasaheb Garware College of Arts and Science

  H.S.C, Physical Sciences

  2008 — 2010

• Padmabhushan Vasantraodada Patil Institute Of Technology

  BE, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• Bal Shikshan Mandir English Medium School

  SSC, Physical Sciences

  1998 — 2008