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Abhishek D.

Redmond

Summary

Experienced software engineer with strong foundation in quality assurance and testing methodologies. Expert in testing tools, bug tracking systems, and test case design. Known for collaborating effectively with development teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and adaptability to evolving project requirements. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail ensure reliable and efficient software performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

SDET

Holland America Line
04.2024 - Current
  • Built Python test framework for 50+ microservices, reduced regression cycles 65%
  • Led Jenkins CI/CD pipeline migration with parallel execution, cut runtime by 4x
  • Implemented AI-powered flaky test detection, improved reliability 90%
  • Mentored global teams in remote-first environment and executed comprehensive test plans for enterprise SaaS platform

SDET Lead

Xebia
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Built automated canary system, reduced production incidents 68%
  • Designed load testing harness handling 50K RPS using performance tools
  • Led cross-functional teams across global locations and conducted manual UI testing and Playwright automation
  • Documented technical requirements in Jira

Test Architect

Xebia
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Automated 93% of payment gateway validations using REST API testing
  • Created multi-cloud test orchestration system (AWS/GCP)
  • Identified performance bottlenecks in existing systems, optimizing code and infrastructure for improved scalability.
  • Designed comprehensive test plans to cover functional, non-functional,regression, and performance aspects of software products

QA Lead

Adeptia Fintech
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Developed Selenium-based UI framework, reducing regression time by 40%
  • Implemented cybersecurity testing protocols and executed test plans for enterprise SaaS fintech platform

Senior SDET

Reliance Industries
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Automated API/messaging queue testing from scratch, achieving 70% coverage
  • Manual testing of e-commerce platform UI

Test Engineer

Capgemini
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Automated web testing using Selenium, reducing execution time by 30%
  • Conducted load testing with JMeter, improving system uptime by 25%

Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Built BDD framework with Cucumber/Java, increasing test coverage by 50%
  • Streamlined defect resolution using Jira, cutting resolution time by 20%

Education

Master - Computer Science

Graphic Era University
01.2010

Bachelor - Computer Science

Amrapali Institute
01.2007

Skills

  • Python
  • Java
  • Selenium
  • REST Assured
  • GitLab CI
  • Docker
  • API Validation
  • Jira
  • JMeter
  • Playwright
  • Manual Testing
  • Cybersecurity Testing
  • Windows Performance Analyzer

Certification

  • Agile Testing Certification from Udemy.
  • Gen AI LLM Certified from Coursera.
  • Deep Learning Certified from Coursera.
  • Machine Learning Certified from Coursera.

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the Global Testing Award (2019) for excellence in software testing practices. [Link: https://gtr2019.agiletestingalliance.org/speakers/]
  • Conducted hands-on manual and automated testing for software applications, ensuring high-quality customer experiences and adherence to functional requirements.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive test strategies, including detailed test plans and cases, increasing test coverage by 25% and reducing regression risks.
  • Debugged and resolved complex system issues, improving system reliability and reducing downtime by 30%.
  • Reduced bug leakage by 75% through enhanced testing processes and collaboration with development teams, contributing to a 25% increase in revenue over six months.
  • Communicated testing results and actionable insights to stakeholders, fostering cross-team alignment and driving data-driven decision-making.

Personal Information

Title: Software Engineer | Quality Assurance

Timeline

SDET

Holland America Line
04.2024 - Current

SDET Lead

Xebia
01.2019 - 08.2021

Test Architect

Xebia
08.2017 - 12.2018

QA Lead

Adeptia Fintech
01.2016 - 01.2017

Senior SDET

Reliance Industries
01.2015 - 01.2016

Test Engineer

Capgemini
01.2014 - 01.2015

Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
01.2011 - 01.2014

Bachelor - Computer Science

Amrapali Institute

Master - Computer Science

Graphic Era University

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