Abhijit Paul

Project: Everest Data Orchestration (Macquarie)

• Data Pipeline & Orchestration: Engineered scalable data automation pipelines using AWS, PySpark, Dataiku, Docker, and Argo Workflow to comply with APRA regulations, reducing manual data processing time by close to 90%, and ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.
• Automation Framework: Architected a robust test automation framework with Python, Robot Framework, and DBT; improved data validation accuracy by 100%, and accelerated quality checks for enterprise-scale datasets.
• Enhanced automation scripts for better readability, maintainability, and performance.
• Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Evaluated business processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending targeted improvements.
• Built strong relationships with clients, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business.

Project: TT Low Latency Trading Platform

• Led the automation strategy development and scope definition for TT Web, an innovative derivatives exchange trading platform.
• Developed and enhanced a Python based test automation framework for both web UI and API features.
• Oversaw task allocation and team leadership, ensuring timely achievement of project milestones.
• Enhanced automation scripts for better readability, maintainability, and performance.
• Streamlined Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to boost testing and deployment efficiency.
• Mentored a team of 2-3 SDETs, promoting career development and technical prowess.

Project: TT Trade Surveillance

• Collaborated with the Development team on the TT Trade Surveillance project to create and validate machine learning models for diverse applications, such as identifying patterns indicative of market manipulation.
• Conducted rigorous testing and performance validation of ML models to ensure reliable detection of suspicious trading behavior and compliance violations.

Project: Apex Securities Finance

• Spearheaded the transition from VBScript to Python, enhancing the automation infrastructure for Apex Securities Finance within an Agile framework.
• Developed and implemented Pytest and BDD frameworks to elevate test automation capabilities.
• Crafted comprehensive pytest suites for efficient regression and sanity testing.
• Engineered Jenkins pipelines to facilitate robust CI/CD practices for test automation.
• Conducted ETL testing to ensure exact, consistent, and reliable data generation across tables.
• Led and mentored a team of five QA professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and exceptional quality.
• Acted as Scrum Master, orchestrating daily stand-ups, scrum-of-scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure seamless Agile operations.

Project: Broker-Dealer Services

• Spearheaded the development of VBScript automation scripts, boosting efficiency in the Broker-Dealer Services project.
• Oversaw daily sanity and monthly regression testing, maintaining system reliability and peak performance.
• Conducted thorough ETL testing to ensure the precision and integrity of essential pricing and rating data feeds.
• Automated high priority business scenarios which is approx 70% of functional tests into Automation Regression Suite