PLACED AT UST GLOBAL

From Classroom to Corporate

Seena transformed her career trajectory in just 6 months. By mastering test strategy, leadership, and modern automation pipelines, she secured a 12 LPA package and a pivotal role at UST Global — a leader in digital transformation.

Seena Thomas - Student Success

Seena Thomas

Test Manager

Batch
APIAT/WD/F 7:15PM 7 MA -UC
Location
Kochi
Completion
2023 (6 Month Intensive)

12 LPA

Salary Package

45

Days to Hire

UST Global

Digital Leader

Top 3%

Cohort Ranking

The Pivot

Student Non-Tech Background
6 MONTHS INTENSIVE
Test Manager UST Global

Before the Program

  • Basic understanding of manual testing concepts.
  • Struggled with automation frameworks and leadership skills.
  • Imposter syndrome during technical interviews.
  • No portfolio of enterprise test automation projects.

After the Program

  • Mastery in Selenium, TestNG, and Cucumber BDD.
  • Confident in test strategy, team management, and CI/CD integration.
  • Aced technical rounds with multiple offers.
  • Built an enterprise-grade banking automation suite.

The Learning Journey Timeline

Phase 1: The Foundation

Mastering core Java, OOP, and manual testing fundamentals. Building a strong foundation in software development life cycle and QA methodologies.

Phase 2: The Automation Phase

Diving into Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and advanced automation frameworks. Developing robust test scripts with real-world scenarios.

Phase 3: The Placement Prep

Intensive mock interviews, system design for test automation, and resume optimization. Refining the personal narrative for Test Manager roles.

Core Tech Stack Mastered

Java Selenium Cucumber TestNG API Testing

Capstone Project Mastery

Banking Test Automation Framework

Banking Test Automation Framework

SELENIUM

An end-to-end automation framework for a banking application, handling UI, API, and database validations with dynamic reporting and parallel execution.

The Challenge:

Flaky test execution and unreliable reporting made it difficult to validate critical banking flows across multiple environments.

The Solution:

Implemented robust Page Object Model, Cucumber BDD for stakeholder-friendly reports, and integrated Jenkins for CI/CD. Achieved 97% test stability with 500+ test cases.

Jenkins Cucumber Extent Reports

Performance Scorecard

Automation Assessments98%
API Testing Mocks4.6/5
Soft Skills4.9/5

Overcoming Challenges

Transitioning to a leadership and automation role was initially a significant hurdle. Seena spent over 40 additional hours in peer-programming sessions to master advanced automation and stakeholder communication. Balancing full-time study with family responsibilities required immense time-management discipline, teaching her prioritization skills that proved invaluable during her technical interviews.

Interview Preparation Intensive

Mock Interviews

Completed 15+ rigorous technical mocks with industry experts, refining approach to test architecture and problem-solving.

Resume Workshops

Iterated on portfolio presentation to highlight impact-driven metrics and automation strategies.

Soft Skills Training

Mastered the STAR method for behavioral rounds, ensuring clear, confident communication of past experiences.

Interview & Placement Process

1

Online Assessment

Aced a 90-minute coding and aptitude challenge focusing on Java, OOP, and logical reasoning.

2

Technical Round

Live coding interview tackling automation scenarios, Selenium scripting, and API testing.

3

System Design

Whiteboarding a scalable test automation architecture for a high-traffic banking application.

4

Managerial

Final discussion focusing on behavioral questions, leadership, culture fit, and career aspirations.

The Offer

UST Global

Test Manager

Joining the core quality engineering team responsible for leading test strategy, ensuring high-quality delivery of mission-critical applications serving global clients.

Trajectory: The Ascent

Seena's compensation growth mapping from her entry-level role to her current Test Manager position, highlighting the 12.0 LPA leap post-graduation.

From Internship to Test Manager

  • 3.5 LPA — Entry-Level Internship
  • 5.0 LPA — Junior Tester
  • 8.5 LPA — Post-Graduation
  • 10.8 LPA — Senior QA Engineer
  • 12.0 LPA — Test Manager
Salary Growth Chart

Trainer & Mentor Team

Mr. Fahim - Automation Testing Trainer, TCS

Mr. Fahim

Automation Testing Trainer, TCS

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Mr. Rishi Raj - Automation Testing Trainer, Cognizant

Mr. Rishi Raj

Automation Testing Trainer, Cognizant

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Mr. Upendra Kumar Tiwari - Ex-Walmart, Ericsson, Cognizant

Mr. Upendra Kumar Tiwari

Ex-Walmart, Ericsson, Cognizant

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"Seena's dedication to mastering the fundamentals of test automation before jumping into complex frameworks is what set her apart. During our 1:1 sessions, she consistently asked probing questions about test architecture and leadership. She didn't just want to automate; she wanted to understand how things worked under the hood. That curiosity is the true hallmark of a senior QA engineer, and it's exactly why she excelled in her interviews."

- Sarah Jenkins

"From Classroom to Corporate - Uncodemy turned my ambition into achievement. Consistency was my secret weapon. The curriculum was tough, but showing up every single day and trusting the process changed my life."

- Seena Thomas

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