Ahmed Tasheed
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Summary
Senior Test Automation Engineer with over 3.5 years of experience, specializing in test automation and API testing. Expertise in designing and executing automated test frameworks using Tosca, and proficient in basic test script development and maintenance using Selenium and Java. While increasingly leveraging Playwright for streamlined automation workflows. Experienced in API testing using Postman and Playwright, alongside extensive manual functional testing in Agile environments. Highly skilled in Tosca database testing. A proactive collaborator, known for leading defect-free releases, managing deployment calls, and conducting root cause analysis. Committed to maintaining transparent project metrics, and delivering client demonstrations that drive continuous quality improvement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Test Engineer
Honeywell
Hyderabad
09.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the transition to Tricentis Tosca to manage complex cybersecurity workflows within an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Architected and executed end-to-end automated test suites using Tosca’s model-based approach, which resulted in a 70% reduction in manual execution effort.
- Authored and validated over 1,500 test cases specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM), covering OAuth, SAML, and MFA protocols.
- Ensured zero post-deployment authentication failures by rigorously validating over 1,000 unique IAM scenarios.
- Utilized Postman for deep-dive integration testing to verify seamless SSO handshakes across the cybersecurity platform.
- Managed the end-to-end testing lifecycle, encompassing test planning, bug triage, and final sign-off for multiple defect-free releases.
- Achieved an 80% reduction in total test execution time and a 65% increase in defect detection by integrating Tosca with Functionize.
- Leveraged SQL for database testing and managed technical environments using Putty, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps.
Test Engineer
Walgreens
Hyderabad
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensured the reliability of patient-facing healthcare applications through a hybrid strategy of manual and Selenium-based automation.
- Developed and maintained automated scripts for web and mobile platforms to ensure functional stability across diverse browser environments.
- Engineered reusable automation modules that optimized regression cycles and reduced overall test time by 40%.
- Validated service integrations by structuring and executing comprehensive API test scripts within Postman.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams in daily stand-ups and sprint reviews to align QA goals with development timelines.
- Orchestrated the defect lifecycle in JIRA and maintained critical project documentation in Confluence to ensure transparency.
Education
B.Tech - Engineering
MVGR College of Engineering
India05.2017
Diploma - Engineering
State Board of Technical Education
India05.2014
Skills
- Tosca, Python, Selenium, TestNG, Maven, Playwright, Postman
- Security Testing, IAM, OAuth, SAML, SSO, MFA, JIRA, SQL, Putty, Kubernetes
- Azure DevOps, SDLC, STLC, Agile methodology, JSON, Swagger,
- Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, Regression Testing, Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Copilot, VS Code, Open Studio, Functionize
Certification
- Tosca Automation Specialist 1
- Tosca Automation Specialist 2
- Test Data Design (TDD)
- Tosca Query Language (TQL) certified by Tricentis Tosca
- SQL by Coursera
Future Goals
- Aim to deepen expertise in advanced automation frameworks and tools, such as Cypress and Playwright.
- Aspire to take on leadership roles within QA teams to mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in test automation.
- Commit to continuous learning through workshops, conferences, and online courses.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information given above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Ahmed Tasheed
Timeline
Senior Test Engineer
Honeywell
09.2023 - Current
Test Engineer
Walgreens
09.2022 - 09.2023
B.Tech - Engineering
MVGR College of Engineering
Diploma - Engineering
State Board of Technical Education