Gajendrasinh Tomar

Lead SDET | Automation Architect | RPA Developer

About

Highly accomplished Lead SDET and Automation Architect with over 8.8 years of experience in the IT industry, including 7.5 years of onsite and 1.3 years of successful freelance work for US, UK, and UAE clients. Proven expertise in developing robust automation frameworks, optimizing testing processes, and leading high-performing teams to deliver significant cost savings and enhanced product quality across web, mobile, and API applications. Adept at leveraging Agile methodologies, cutting-edge testing tools, and RPA solutions to drive efficiency and accelerate software delivery.

Work Experience

Lead SDET, Automation SME, Automation Architect (Freelance)

Top MNCs of US, UK and UAE

Dec 2023 - Mar 2025

Led automation teams and developed robust frameworks for multiple web and mobile applications across US, UK, and UAE clients, serving as a key Automation SME and Architect.

  • Spearheaded automation team leadership, contributing to the enhancement of existing client frameworks and driving significant improvements in testing efficiency.
  • Provided targeted training to QA professionals on advanced automation techniques, elevating team capabilities and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
  • Architected and developed bespoke automation frameworks for diverse client needs, ensuring scalable and resilient testing solutions across various web and mobile platforms.

Sr. SDET / Lead SDET

Nagarro

Sep 2021 - Jun 2023

Led a team of 8 as Lead SDET for a UI-based Transport Management System, focusing on complex UI and mobile view testing using Playwright and JavaScript.

  • Managed and optimized the automation test suite for a complex UI-based Transport Management System, ensuring comprehensive coverage for both web and mobile views.
  • Authored detailed reports and memorandums on project automation builds, providing critical insights to Higher Management for strategic decision-making.
  • Developed and implemented new browser CBT and mobile automation scripts, enhancing testing efficiency and coverage for the TMS platform.
  • Automated API testing using the Karate Automation framework, streamlining integration tests and improving overall system reliability.
  • Consolidated and streamlined automation reports, delivering clear, actionable insights to business stakeholders.

SDET / Sr. SDET

Optum

Jun 2017 - Sep 2021

Played a key role in developing and optimizing test automation for myOptum, a critical web-based application, enhancing user information population across 7+ existing portals.

  • Developed and customized a Java-based mobile automation framework for Sauce real device execution, significantly improving mobile application testing capabilities.
  • Engineered a customized Karate Microservices framework for Global Navigation, integrated it with Jenkins CI/CD to execute over 70 APIs with 5+ scenarios concurrently, reducing test execution time to 3-4 minutes.
  • Developed “YoBot!”, a user-friendly Hubot framework-based bot, integrating it with Flowdock to streamline communication and operational workflows.
  • Managed the automation test suite and led code reviews, setting up the automation build pipeline with Sauce Labs integration, and providing knowledge transfer to onshore teams.
  • Logged and resolved critical defects, developing in-sprint automation scripts using Synergy Framework for regression and smoke tests, ensuring successful hand-off.

Automation Test Engineer

Optum

Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

Designed and implemented robust automation solutions for the Secure Messaging system, a critical inbox application for United Health Group's end-users.

  • Developed an easy-to-understand, user-friendly report generator class to automate the creation and distribution of execution reports via Outlook, improving stakeholder communication.
  • Customized and integrated Cypress.io automation framework with SauceLabs and Jenkins, enhancing continuous integration and delivery capabilities.
  • Conducted performance testing for web applications using JMeter, identifying and resolving bottlenecks to ensure optimal system responsiveness.
  • Coordinated onsite-offshore automation work and managed code reviews, providing knowledge transfer to ensure seamless team collaboration and project continuity.
  • Logged critical defects and developed in-sprint automation scripts using Synergy Framework, successfully delivering regression and smoke automation test cases.

Quality Analyst

United Health Group

Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

Supported QA implementation for an internal data management tool, ensuring data integrity and user acceptance for UHG's US client data.

  • Analyzed business requirements and wrote comprehensive test cases on Rally, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
  • Coordinated onsite-offshore automation efforts, facilitating efficient workflow and collaboration across distributed teams.
  • Logged critical defects and developed in-sprint automation scripts using Synergy Framework, successfully delivering regression and smoke automation test cases.
  • Provided robust support for user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring the system met end-user needs and expectations.
  • Trained team members on automation best practices, developing multiple VBA-based automation tools to enhance team productivity.

QA

UHG (Us)

Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

Performed QA for a system supporting US military service members and veterans, focusing on test case development and in-sprint automation.

  • Analyzed business requirements and developed detailed test cases on Rally, ensuring comprehensive test coverage for the military and veterans support system.
  • Coordinated onsite-offshore automation workstreams, optimizing collaboration and accelerating project delivery.
  • Logged critical defects and developed in-sprint automation scripts using Synergy Framework, ensuring successful delivery of regression and smoke automation test cases.
  • Provided support for user acceptance testing (UAT), contributing to the successful deployment of the system.
  • Authored and executed in-sprint automation scripts, enhancing testing efficiency and speed.

Education

Computer Application

Pune University

First Division

Aug 2012 - May 2015

Computer Application

Pune University

First Division

Aug 2009 - May 2012

Certificates

UiPath Certified RPA Developer

UiPath

DevOps Certified

DevLabs Alliance, Gurgaon

Quality Analyst for Application Development

Independent Certification/Internal

SDET Foundation Certified

Independent Certification/Internal

Optum Tech University Certified SDET

Optum Tech University

Jan 2020

Awards

Six Sigma Certificate

Optum's Operational Excellence team [OpX]

Oct 2020

Awarded for a lean project on YoBot, demonstrating expertise in process optimization and efficiency.

Languages

English

Skills

Testing Tools

  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Cucumber
  • Java
  • JUnit
  • TestNG
  • ATDD
  • Rest Assured
  • Karate Framework
  • API Test Automation
  • Appium
  • Mobile Test Automation
  • Katalon Automation Tool
  • Soap UI
  • Maven
  • TestProject.io
  • WebDriver.io
  • Cypress
  • Postman
  • Applitools
  • Hubot Chatbot Development Framework

Languages

  • Core Java
  • VBA Macro
  • HTML
  • XML
  • JavaScript

Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

  • Eclipse
  • JBoss
  • IntelliJ IDEA

Test Frameworks

  • TestNG
  • Data Driven Framework
  • Keyword Driven Framework
  • Hybrid Framework
  • JUnit
  • Maven
  • Cypress.io
  • Karate API Automation Framework
  • Katalon Studio
  • Python-based Automation Framework
  • Playwright

Web Debugging Tools

  • XPath
  • Firepath
  • Firebug

Performance Testing Tools

  • jMeter

Processes & Methodologies

  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
  • STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle)
  • Requirement Analysis
  • Test Plan Development
  • Test Case Design
  • Defect Management
  • Regression Testing
  • Black Box Testing
  • Manual Testing
  • QA Methodologies
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Bug Tracking Tools

  • JIRA
  • Quality Center (QC)
  • BugZilla
  • IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC)

Continuous Integration Tools

  • Jenkins

Version Control

  • GIT
  • GitHub

Operating Systems

  • Windows XP
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11

Robotics Process Automation (RPA)

  • UiPath

Other Technologies

  • VBA
  • Synergy Framework
  • Sauce Labs
  • Flowdock
  • Slack