Afzal Shaik
Summary
Proactive Automation Engineer possessing in-depth knowledge of various programming languages and best practices for development. Solutions-based collaborator well-versed in testing and simulating automated machinery, developing and implementing automated testing methodologies and supervising testing activities. Offering 1 7 years of experience creating and applying technology to monitor and control production and delivery of Product & Services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Architect
HCL Technologies
06.2022 - Current
- Established metrics-driven evaluation processes to measure the effectiveness of testing efforts and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implemented end-to-end automation, reducing test costs by 68%.
- Applied Agile Delivery methods to simplify testing process decisions through iterative development.
- Monitored emerging test automation frameworks, technologies and best practices for useful developments.
- Identified appropriate situations for implementing test automation, accounting for situations where automated testing was counterproductive.
- Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
- Authored automated testing reports and presented findings to manager for review.
- Minimized production release failures through diligent monitoring of automated tests during pre-deployment stages.
- Enhanced automation test coverage by developing and maintaining comprehensive test scripts.
Test Architect
Temenos | Kony India Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 06.2022
- Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
- Created detailed test cases for use on diverse projects.
- Supported DevOps integration to align software development and information technology efforts.
- Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
- Authored automated testing reports and presented findings to manager for review.
- Participated in test automation code review meetings and provided input on colleagues' coding efforts.
- Completed progressive and regressive testing scenarios.
- Created testing scenarios for long-term and expedited development schedules.
- Supported cross-functional teams throughout development cycles, offering guidance on risk mitigation strategies related to software quality assurance.
Associate Test Architect
Cigniti Technologies
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality automation projects on time and within budget.
- Worked closely with business users to gather requirements, define scope, and develop detailed specifications for customized automation projects.
- Mitigated risks associated with the implementation of new technology through rigorous change management protocols.
- Optimized business operations through the development of custom automation tools and applications.
- Streamlined processes for smoother project handoffs between team members, leading to faster completion times and higher-quality end products.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and adhering to strict deadlines.
- Improved automation efficiency by designing, developing, and implementing automated solutions for various business processes.
Lead Engineer QA
United Technologies
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Led a team of engineers to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features into existing product lineups.
- Mentored junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth and overall team productivity.
- Delivered solutions that met client expectations while adhering to strict regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential risks.
- Enhanced product performance by streamlining design processes and implementing automation tools.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Tested, evaluated, and fixed safety systems.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- Implemented robust quality assurance measures that reduced defects and increased overall product reliability.
Software Consultant
Virtusa India Pvt Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality automation projects on time and within budget.
- Ensured long-term scalability of automated systems by applying best practices in software design patterns during development phases.
- Optimized business operations through the development of custom automation tools and applications.
- Enhanced productivity by identifying areas for automation and implementing streamlined workflows.
- Trained end-users on newly deployed automation solutions, ensuring smooth transitions from manual processes to automated workflows.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for all developed automation tools and procedures, facilitating user adoption and future enhancements.
- Communicated proactively with stakeholders at every stage of project life cycles to keep them informed about progress or any potential delays.
- Discussed issues with team members to provide resolution and apply best practices.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.
- Designed reusable and reliable code for use within distributed cloud environments.
- Designed intuitive graphical user interfaces to improve user experience.
Education
Masters in computer applications - Computer Applications
Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, TPT
Tirupati, India06.2003
Bachelors in computer science - Computer Science
Agarala Eswar Reddy Degree College, TPT SV University
Tirupati, India03.2000
Skills
- Behavior driven development (BDD)
- Test driven development (TDD)
- Webservices / API Testing
- Mobile Testing
- Programming - Java, Python, Javascript, Typescript, Go
- REST API, SOAP API
- Selenium IDE, RC, Web driver, Appium (IOS, Android)
- Cucumber, Jasmine
- Cypress, Playwright
- Unit Testing Framework (TestNG, JUnit, PyTest)
Certification
- SCRUM MASTER ACCREDITED CERTIFICATION, 2014-Dec
- Prince2 Practitioner, 2018-Mar
- Certified Scrum Master, 2014-Dec
Additional Information
I have been in a direct management and architecture role for 17+ years now and have a hands-on experience with a variety of Development & Automation technologies and platforms. I have always delivered with focus on aligning IT strategy with company vision, employees, and clients. In addition to my current experience, consistently driven teams to deliver a very high-quality product within stringent time and budget constraints. I can also master new technologies very quickly and love new challenges. I have an excellent success record on all projects I have worked on and have excellent recommendations from my past experiences in various companies.
Domain Customers Engaged
- Banking
- Healthcare
- Supply Chain
- CMS
- Automotive
- HVAC
- Cloud
Personal Information
Title: Senior Technical Architect ( Testing )
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Senior Technical Architect
HCL Technologies
06.2022 - Current
Test Architect
Temenos | Kony India Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 06.2022
Associate Test Architect
Cigniti Technologies
01.2015 - 06.2017
Lead Engineer QA
United Technologies
01.2014 - 01.2015
Software Consultant
Virtusa India Pvt Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2014
Masters in computer applications - Computer Applications
Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, TPT
Bachelors in computer science - Computer Science
Agarala Eswar Reddy Degree College, TPT SV University
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