Sonal Nagda

About Sonal Nagda

Results-driven SDET Lead with 10 years of experience in comprehensive software testing across Web, Mobile, and Desktop applications. Proven track record in manual and automation testing, including Web application testing, REST API testing, Load/stress testing, and Performance testing.Technical expertise- Automation Framework Development: Extensive experience designing, developing, and extending automation frameworks using Python, Selenium, and Robot framework- Full Testing Lifecycle: Proficient in the entire software testing lifecycle, including planning, design, execution, and defect management- Agile Methodologies: Adept at working effectively within SAFE Agile scrum teams, ensuring high-quality product development through continuous testing and improvement- CI/CD Integration: Proficient in implementing testing strategies and automated test artifacts that seamlessly integrate with CI/CD pipelines- Parallel Test Execution: Experienced in parallelizing test execution using AWS and Docker to optimize testing efficiency and reduce overall testing time- Performance Testing: Skilled in benchmarking performance using tools like JMeter, identifying breakpoints and bottlenecks to achieve desired throughput- Mobile Automation: Knowledgeable in designing and implementing cross-platform tests for mobile applications- Disaster Recovery: Proficient in end-to-end validation of Disaster Recovery processes, improving Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO)- SDK Validation: Capable of developing test strategies and executing them for SDK validation- Authentication as a Service (AaaS): Experience in testing Authentication as a Service solutions.Experienced Tech Lead and Architect- Collaborated closely with Engineering and Product teams, aligning testing efforts with development goals and ensuring high-quality product delivery- Leveraged architectural expertise to design and implement effective testing solutions, driving testing strategy for complex projects.Team Mentoring and Coordination- Mentored and coached SDET team members, fostering growth and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement- Coordinated across Engineering and Product teams, facilitating collaboration and effective communication- Actively participated in architectural reviews, UI reviews, and API design reviews, identifying requirement gaps and critical use cases early in the product lifecycle.Open to new opportunities. Let\'s connect and discuss how I can contribute to your organization\'s success.

Experience

1. Sqa Engineer

   Apple

   Oct 2023 — Present

Education

• Vishwakarma Institute of Technology,Pune

  B.E., EnTc

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Voip
• Sip
• Shell Scripting
• Test Automation
• Groovy
• C++
• Linux
• C
• Embedded Systems
• Testing