Visual Studio
Fazali Illahi
Senior Software Engineer
Baramulla
Summary
Highly skilled and accomplished Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with over a decade of expertise in test automation and software development. Proficient in designing and integrating libraries, particularly in C# .NET, and experienced in database analysis and design. Demonstrates a proven track record in developing comprehensive test automation frameworks, excelling in requirement engineering, user stories, and software architecture research. Well-versed in clean code practices and interface-oriented design principles, with a strong commitment to agile development methodologies. Passionate about continuous learning and problem-solving in testing challenges, dedicated to mentoring and nurturing peers to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lead SDET
Identity Digital
New Delhi (Remote)
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on Registry and TLD industry trends, incorporating best practices into daily work routines for continuous improvement efforts within the team.
- Evaluated third-party tools and technologies for potential integration into existing workflows, streamlining processes where possible.
- Wrote test case parameters, test scripts and automation guidelines.
- Maintained QA expertise in several programming languages.
- Increased overall test efficiency by maintaining an organized repository of test cases, scripts, and supporting documentation.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives, participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to developers.
- Elevated team productivity by mentoring junior SDET team members on best practices and industry standards.
- Championed a culture of quality within the organization through ongoing collaboration with global cross-functional teams.
- Executed regression test procedures and automated test suites to shorten diagnostic timeframes.
- Built automated test scripts and tools to handle daily repetitive work. And saved over 16 hours a week
- Documented testing procedures for developers and testers for testing in future.
- Enhanced software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans and cases.
Senior Software Engineer
Zen3 A Tech Mahindra company
Hyderabad
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Demonstrated experience and good hands-on programming experience in C#, Selenium and NUnit.
- Implemented Power BI Reports to visualize QA, Accessibility, Usage & backend performance data.
- Conducted regression testing and submitted observations to development team.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing.
- Developed backend tooling in typescript and C# in MS Teams and Office 365 Admin Center.
- Built repository of historical test data for use in plotting trends.
- Designed testing scenarios for usability testing.
- Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
- Checked configuration files and logs to uncover root causes of problems.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
- Developed Test Automation Framework in playwright
- Migrated Legacy selenium based tests to Playwright
Software Development Engineer Test
BQE Software Inc
Srinagar
04.2015 - 02.2021
- Created automation frameworks for different layers.
- Conducted regression testing and submitted observations to development team.
- Used open-source libraries to develop automation scripts.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Investigated causes of non-conforming software.
- Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages.
- Coordinated regression test automation activities across supported applications.
- Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality.
- Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
- Designed testing scenarios for usability testing.
- Devised cohesive test plans for projects using advanced testing technologies.
- Supported mobile, unit, integration, web testing teams or developers by implementing POC's or demonstrating trending tools and technologies.
- Achieved 100% API Test coverage.
- Optimized API Test Execution Time to run under 20 minutes (Sequentially)
- Trained and mentored junior engineers in C#, Selenium API Testing, Postman and working to improve overall team performance.
Software Developer
9foro
Srinagar
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Learned software engineering process improvements and best practices.
- Developed In-house utilities using WinForms, SQL and C#.
- Wrote clear, clean code for various projects.
- Worked closely with peers to identify issues and provide suitable resolutions.
- Coordinated project tasks among multiple departments.
- Sat in on design team and planning meetings.
- Optimized utility to scan 10% more junk/ temporary files than paid utilities available that time.
Education
Diploma - Software Engineering
NIIT Limited
Srinagar 04.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelors - Computer Application
University of Kashmir
Baramulla 03.2009 - 03.2012
Skills
C#
Software
Playwright
JetBrains IntelliJ IDE's
Jira
Azure DevOps
VS Code
Selenium
Git
GitHub
GitLab
SonarQube
Accomplishments
- Received an Employee of the Month award from BQE Software Inc.
- Mentored over 6 new employees to bring them up to speed on projects, resulting in quicker overall completion milestones.
- Received Star Performer of the Month award from BQE Software Inc.
- Promoted to senior engineer after just 11 months of employment at BQE Software Inc.
Interests
Reading
DIY Audio Tech
Wood work
Anime
Ping Pong
Cycling
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Lead SDET
Identity Digital
11.2023 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Zen3 A Tech Mahindra company
02.2021 - 10.2023
Software Development Engineer Test
BQE Software Inc
04.2015 - 02.2021
Software Developer
9foro
01.2014 - 01.2015
Diploma - Software Engineering
NIIT Limited
04.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelors - Computer Application
University of Kashmir
03.2009 - 03.2012
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Kashmiri
Upper intermediate
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