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Saibal PyUnit3

Summary

A committed and innovative Test Automation Expert with over 15 years of specializing in Automation Framework Development, Test Process Automation, CI/CD Implementation, and Process Improvement for cloud and distributed systems. Demonstrated expertise in automating software quality processes using Python, Selenium, Playwright, and CI/CD tools, delivering high-quality, on-time quality deliverables with a consistent track record. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring efficient workflows, and driving continuous improvement. Known for excellent cross-functional collaboration and leadership, guiding teams to meet business objectives and deliver optimal solutions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager SDET

AKAMAI
10.2020 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: Cloud Computing, Security, and CDN
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive test strategies, automated testing frameworks, leading and mentoring a team to ensure high software quality
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align on requirements and testing strategies
  • Effectively managed cross-geo teams to ensure 24 x7 support
  • Developed an end-to-end automation for a microservice streaming workflow UI system using PyUnit, Playwright, Selenium, Postman, and Jenkins for Media Streaming Live test regression, reducing the manual testing effort by 90% and eliminating 100% technical debt
  • Automated the Billing System using PyUnit and Jenkins, significantly reducing manual testing time and ensuring compliance with SOX regulations through robust test coverage
  • Successfully qualified products for Akamai Streaming Platform, Akamai Direct Connect, and Akamai Cloud-Based Load Balancer
  • Reduced product qualification time by 50% by implementing process optimization, automation and eliminating redundancy
  • Cloud Computing, Security, and CDN

Manager SDET

AKAMAI
07.2016 - 09.2020
  • Company Overview: Cloud Computing, Security, and CDN
  • Spearheaded the development and execution of test strategies and automation frameworks while leading a dedicated team to ensure software quality
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to define requirements and testing approaches, oversaw defect management and resolution
  • Performed hiring and talent management extensively
  • Built and scaled the Bangalore SQA team from the ground up, successfully hiring over 50 QA professionals to support the growth of the organization's testing operations
  • Engineered a fully programmable CI/CD system with Groovy, Ansible, and Docker, streamlining the QA process and ensuring alignment with the Agile Development team
  • Cloud Computing, Security, and CDN

Principal Lead

AKAMAI
06.2014 - 06.2016
  • Company Overview: Cloud Computing, Security, and CDN
  • Orchestrated the development and execution of robust quality assurance strategies and automated testing solutions while managing and mentoring a cross-functional team to uphold software quality standards
  • Delivered a comprehensive end-to-end Adobe Media Server Streaming Automation Framework using Action Script, Python, and Linux
  • Extended existing automation framework to include Akamai Media Services test libraries and utilities
  • Cloud Computing, Security, and CDN

Principal QA Engineer

AKAMAI
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • Company Overview: Cloud Computing, Security, and CDN
  • Led the development and implementation of advanced quality assurance practices and automation frameworks, ensuring the highest standards of software quality
  • Launched an advanced automation framework utilizing Python and Jenkins, facilitating the validation of 1,000+ HD playback tests annually, which optimized the testing process and minimized operational downtime for the team
  • Engineered a command-line media streaming player to enable seamless end-to-end playback within the streaming automation suite
  • Cloud Computing, Security, and CDN

Senior QA Engineer

AKAMAI
09.2010 - 06.2013
  • Company Overview: Cloud Computing, Security, and CDN
  • Managed product and feature validations, design review, automation framework design and implementation for feature qualification and regression
  • Reduced release verification turnaround time by automating smoke and sanity tests, streamlining the release cycle
  • Engineered a command-line media streaming player to enable seamless end-to-end playback within the streaming automation suite
  • Extended release regression, fixing of automation and release cycle reduction
  • Cloud Computing, Security, and CDN

QA Lead Engineer

REBACA TECHNOLOGIES
01.2010 - 08.2010
  • Company Overview: 5G and Video Services Solution
  • Successfully automated the Venturi Wireless Video Optimization Regression suite with C, Python, SWIG, Apache, Tcl, STAF, and SNMP on Debian platforms, streamlining testing processes and increasing test coverage
  • Developed comprehensive automation regression suites for the Verimatrix Server CAS Project on the Solaris Platform using Python and Oracle, reducing manual testing effort and enhancing test reliability
  • Engineered an automation regression suite with Python and XML RPC Unit Testing API for the Billion CMS Project, improving testing efficiency and ensuring robust functionality
  • 5G and Video Services Solution

QA Engineer

REBACA TECHNOLOGIES
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Company Overview: 5G and Video Services Solution
  • 5G and Video Services Solution

Education

MBA - Quality Management

BITS Pilani
01-2025

LEADERSHIP: PEOPLE, TEAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS - Leadership

Columbia Business School Via Emeritus
09-2022

Master of Science - Information Technology

Sikkim Manipal University
12-2014

B Level ( Completed 11/15 Papers) - Computer Science

DOEACC Presently NIELIT
12-2007

No Degree - Computer Programming

Sun Certified Java Progammer
07-2001

A Level (Advanced Diploma) - Computer Science

DOEACC Presently NIELIT
12-2000

O Level ( Diploma) - Computer Science

DOEACC Presently NIELIT
12-1998

Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry , Mathematics

Burdwan University
10-1996

Skills

  • Test Strategy & Planning
  • Automation Framework Development
  • Software Life Cycle Process Improvements
  • Test Automation
  • CI/CD Systems Implementation & Maintenance
  • HTTP/HTTPS
  • TLS/SSL
  • Web Security
  • Cryptography
  • Linux
  • Python
  • Playwright
  • Selenium
  • AWS
  • Docker
  • Nodejs
  • Gatling Load
  • Networking Protocols
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Java
  • Groovy
  • Ansible
  • Git
  • SaaS
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Perforce
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Troubleshooting & Debugging
  • Team Building & Leadership

Websites

Certification

  • LEADERSHIP: PEOPLE, TEAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS, Columbia Business School, Emeritus, 2023
  • Sun Certified Java Programmer, Sun Microsystem, 86%, 2001

Timeline

Senior Manager SDET

AKAMAI
10.2020 - 12.2024

Manager SDET

AKAMAI
07.2016 - 09.2020

Principal Lead

AKAMAI
06.2014 - 06.2016

Principal QA Engineer

AKAMAI
07.2013 - 06.2014

Senior QA Engineer

AKAMAI
09.2010 - 06.2013

QA Lead Engineer

REBACA TECHNOLOGIES
01.2010 - 08.2010

QA Engineer

REBACA TECHNOLOGIES
01.2007 - 01.2010

MBA - Quality Management

BITS Pilani

LEADERSHIP: PEOPLE, TEAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS - Leadership

Columbia Business School Via Emeritus

Master of Science - Information Technology

Sikkim Manipal University

B Level ( Completed 11/15 Papers) - Computer Science

DOEACC Presently NIELIT

No Degree - Computer Programming

Sun Certified Java Progammer

A Level (Advanced Diploma) - Computer Science

DOEACC Presently NIELIT

O Level ( Diploma) - Computer Science

DOEACC Presently NIELIT

Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry , Mathematics

Burdwan University

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