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ABDUL RAZZAQ

ABDUL RAZZAQ

Summary

Senior Software Engineer (9+ years) with expertise in storage, virtualization, and QA automation, seeking to optimize testing processes and enhance product quality.


  • 9 years in IT specializing in Storage (SAN, DAS, NVMe), Virtualization, and QE with expertise in storage protocols (SATA, SCSI, iSCSI, SAS, FC, SSD).
  • Led a 5-member QA team, established testing processes, optimized vendor workflows, and improved test automation for faster, high-quality deliveries.
  • Skilled in RAID configuration, server/storage controller validation, and vCenter features (vMotion, svMotion, HA, DRS).
  • Expertise in functional components (BIOS, BMC, PCIe, i2C, CPU, DIMM, PCH, IPMI, EMMc, DRAM, CPLD, NCSI).

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Capgemini
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Led API automation testing for PropertyGuru’s Featured Agents and Listings, ensuring data accuracy through Swagger-based scripts.
  • Provided test documentation, coordinated UAT, and tracked progress with detailed status reports and metrics.
  • Managed successful server migration to new virtualization technologies, improving performance and reducing downtime, while creating a team training program.
  • Automated tests using Python, PyTest, and Postman, and verified OMSA functionality across Dell server platforms

Technical Lead

HCL Technologies
02.2019 - 08.2022
  • Ensured project readiness by providing vendors with necessary documentation, test cases, and plans for major releases, while monitoring test progress and providing detailed status reports.
  • Updated server firmware (CPLD, BIOS, iDRAC, NIC, RAID/HBA Controllers, Device Drivers) per test requirements and executed functional, performance, and system tests, including regression testing for each build.
  • Executed automated scripts on local and remote machines, managed the complete automation process, and installed automation tools for efficient testing.
  • Validated iDRAC (BMC) across different Dell server generations, performing functionality and stress tests, identifying defects, and reporting for quality improvements.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

CalSoft Inc
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Installed and configured ITSM Plugin for integrating VMware vRealize Automation with ServiceNow (Istanbul, Jakarta, Kingston, London versions), enabling seamless communication.
  • Drafted and executed test cases, reported defects, and worked with developers for defect closure, ensuring smooth integration between vRA and ServiceNow.
  • Imported vRA catalog items into ServiceNow, validated requests, and managed vRA resources directly from the ServiceNow interface.
  • Developed and executed a robust regression testing strategy, reducing post-release defects and improving product quality and customer satisfaction.

Test Engineering Analyst

Magna InfoTech
08.2015 - 07.2017
  • Worked as a Test Engineering Analyst at Magna InfoTech (through Dell International Services Pvt. Ltd.) in Bengaluru, contributing to quality engineering efforts.
  • Participated in test planning, execution, and defect management, ensuring high-quality product releases and timely issue resolution.
  • Engaged in functional, performance, and regression testing for Dell products and solutions, utilizing various testing tools and methodologies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline test processes, improve testing efficiency, and ensure seamless product integration.

Education

B.Tech - Information Technology

Quba College of Engineering & Technology
01-2011

Skills

  • Virtualization: VMware vSphere ESXi 50–65
  • Operating Systems: Windows 2012, RHEL 7/8, SUSE 12/15, Ubuntu
  • Firmware & Hardware: Uboot, Sboot, EMMc, DRAM, CPU, BIOS, RAID, IPMI, WSMAN, Redfish
  • Testing & QA: Test Plans, STLC, Bug Life Cycle, JIRA
  • Testing Types: Functional, System, Regression
  • Automation & Scripting: Python 310, PyTest, Postman, Swagger

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Capgemini
08.2022 - 06.2024

Technical Lead

HCL Technologies
02.2019 - 08.2022

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

CalSoft Inc
08.2017 - 01.2019

Test Engineering Analyst

Magna InfoTech
08.2015 - 07.2017

B.Tech - Information Technology

Quba College of Engineering & Technology

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