Gaurav Bist
About Gaurav Bist
Gaurav Bist is a Senior Test Automation Engineer at Sparksoft Corporation in Columbia, Maryland, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in test automation, having previously served as a Technical Test Lead at Infosys for nine years.
Work at Sparksoft
Gaurav Bist has been employed at Sparksoft Corporation as a Senior Test Automation Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining a high-quality test automation framework utilizing Selenium. He is responsible for implementing automated test script execution within the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins. His work involves creating reusable test artifacts and frameworks, as well as managing defects. Bist's contributions support the overall quality assurance processes at Sparksoft, ensuring that software products meet established standards.
Previous Experience at Infosys
Before joining Sparksoft, Gaurav Bist worked at Infosys for nine years, from 2012 to 2021, serving as a Technical Test Lead. His responsibilities included overseeing testing processes and leading teams in various projects. Bist's experience at Infosys provided him with a solid foundation in test automation and quality assurance methodologies, which he has carried into his current role.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Bist earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Graphic Era University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His educational background also includes studies in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at Scholars Home, where he achieved a score of 78%. He completed his high school education at Carman School with a score of 76%. Bist has developed expertise in various test automation approaches, including Keyword-driven, Data-driven, Page Object Model, BDD, and Hybrid methodologies.
Technical Skills and Tools
Gaurav Bist possesses deep practical experience with advanced testing tools for Web, Desktop, and Web-service testing. He maintains a test code repository using GIT and engages in Agile Scrum and KANBAN methodologies for project management. Bist is skilled in refining user stories with detailed technical descriptions using Rally and defines test strategies to support regression testing. He also has experience in writing Unit Tests using Visual Studio, further enhancing his capabilities in software testing.
Test Automation Framework Development
In his role, Gaurav Bist leads efforts to develop and maintain a high-quality test automation framework. He focuses on creating reusable test artifacts and frameworks while managing defects effectively. His approach includes implementing automated test script execution in CI/CD pipelines and engaging in pair programming using the driver and navigator concept. Bist's comprehensive understanding of different test automation approaches contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes.