Vikas Garg
About Vikas Garg
Vikas Garg is a Technical Lead in Quality Assurance at ThoughtWorks, with a background in Computer Science and extensive experience in QA automation. He actively contributes to international forums and has a strong command of various automation tools and methodologies.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Vikas Garg has been employed at ThoughtWorks as a Technical Lead-QA since 2019. In this role, he is based in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India. His responsibilities include leading quality assurance efforts and implementing best practices in QA automation. He has contributed to the development of QA strategies and frameworks that enhance the efficiency of the testing process. Vikas's role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.
Education and Expertise
Vikas Garg completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science from APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, studying from 2004 to 2008. Prior to this, he studied at MIC Baghpat, where he focused on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, achieving his 12th grade from 1999 to 2002. He also completed his 10th grade at MIC Baghpat in 1999. Vikas is a certified Scrum Master, demonstrating his understanding of Agile processes and Scrum methodology.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Vikas Garg possesses extensive knowledge in QA automation architecture, including Page Object Model (POM), Data-Driven Testing (DDT), Functional Data Testing (FDT), and Hybrid Data Testing (HBD). He actively participates in international QA automation forums, providing solutions to automation queries. His technical skill set includes proficiency in various test automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, WebDriverIO, Cypress, and Jest, as well as performance testing tools like JMeter, Locust, Artillery, and Vegeta.
QA Team Leadership Experience
Vikas Garg has significant experience in establishing and leading QA teams, particularly in startup environments. He has successfully set up QA processes from the ground up, ensuring that teams are equipped with the necessary tools and methodologies to deliver quality software. His leadership in QA has involved designing automation frameworks for both mobile and web applications, enhancing the overall testing capabilities of the organizations he has worked with.
Publications and Knowledge Sharing
Vikas Garg has authored a test automation blog that focuses on tools such as Selenium, Appium, RestAssured, and Postman. Through this blog, he shares solutions to common automation challenges, contributing to the knowledge base of the QA community. His commitment to knowledge sharing is evident in his active involvement in forums and discussions related to QA automation.