Dhruval Patel

Test Automation-Verification Engineer

Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH•  February 2022 - Present•  Nussloch, Germany

• Designed and developed a test automation framework (using Python, C++, Bash, Qt) for medical device functionality testing (Yocto-Embedded Linux), resulting in improved testing capabilities and quality of device • Created smoke and regression automated testcases. Moreover, executed test suits on daily basis (Gitlab CI/CD) that improved manual tester’s efficiency for device performance testing • Created and performed formal verification test case specifications and test plans according to acceptance criteria and system requirements • Reported incidents, performed root cause analysis, participated in defect management and testing metrics using Spira plan and Jira • Applied standard techniques to comply with user requirements and to adhere with company’s development and testing procedures to achieve highest quality possible of a medical device • Participated in Kaizen to implement an automation strategy to achieve defined automation goals • Cooperated with cross-functional teams in an agile methodology • Documented framework development, test processes and standards • Trained manual testers for using test automation features

Working Student

Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH•  October 2021 - December 2021•  Nussloch, Germany

• Configured and maintained script-based reporting elements in agile program management tool (Spira Plan) • Experienced in understanding user requirements and deriving test scenarios/conditions based on requirements

Internship & Master-Thesis

AKKA GmbH & Co. KGaA•  November 2019 - June 2021•  Stuttgart, Germany

• Conceptualized and engineered an embedded test stand design including commissioning of hardware-software for validating a vision-based AI-test system, using SPI and TCP/IP communication protocols • Authored and documented test requirements, test case specifications and test reports • Performed system, component level testing using agile methodology • Collaborated seamlessly with cross functional teams, improved software quality, performance and robustness by using defect-requirement management tools, root cause analysis, mind maps • Prepared a mechanical automated touch interface for automotive touch screens • Integrated an embedded system with a test automation tool such as Vector, PROVEtech:TA (Test Automation) • Investigated reliability and stability of the intelligent AI-based labeling tool during performance, functional and usability testing

Junior Production Engineer

Tirex Transmission•  June 2016 - January 2018•  Ahmedabad, India

• Analyzed and optimized production assembly line by process optimization/validation, reduced production time by 12% • Supervised and trained production line workers for smooth production operation, resulting in on time delivery

Internship

Windsor Machines Limited•  December 2014 - January 2015•  Ahmedabad, India

• Supported and controlled CNC operations in the die department of pipe extruder machinery • Observed and analyzed the pipe extruder manufacturing process

Hochschule Stralsund (HOST)

ME•  March 2018 - August 2021•  Grade: 2.3

• Degree course: Renewable Energy and E-Mobility • Thesis topic: “Concepts for validation of vision-based AI systems”, Grade: “Good” (2.0) • Degree Grade: “Good” (2.3)

Gujarat Technological University (GTU)

Bachelor of Engineering•  July 2012 - June 2016•  Grade: 2.3

• Degree course: Mechanical • Project topic: “Automatic seed loading system for Agriculture storage yard”, Grade: “Good” (2.0) • Degree Grade: “Good” (2.3)