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Mahmood Patel
Senior Automation Specialist
Tshwane
Summary
Experienced QA Automation Specialist with a solid background in software development, specializing in UI, mobile, and API testing automation. Transitioning to Senior Automation Specialist has refined my expertise in enhancing product quality and efficiency through innovative automation frameworks. Eager to apply these skills in a dynamic environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior QA Analyst
Takealot
04.2022 - Current
- Actively participated as a key member of the automation team, primarily focused on enhancing and maintaining the comprehensive automation framework, applying industry best practices to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness.
- Additionally contributed to mobile automation efforts, gaining valuable experience in mobile application testing and strategy development.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, and offering support for their automation needs and challenges.
- Played a key role in investigating and resolving complex issues in API automation, while also addressing challenges in mobile automation as needed.
- Assumed the role of Senior Automation Specialist in major incidents, leveraging expertise in both API and mobile automation to provide expert analysis and effective problem-solving.
- Integrated and adapted various technologies and testing tools, while also familiarizing with tools related to mobile automation.
- Conducted analysis of automation test results, primarily focusing on API tests, while also supporting mobile application testing when required.
- Monitored and maintained the stability of automation runs, with a primary focus on API automation, and provided support for mobile automation testing.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and effective approach to quality assurance, leading API automation efforts and supporting mobile automation as needed.
Senior QA and Support Analyst
Mango Airlines
09.2015 - 12.2021
- Oversee all aspects of quality assurance including applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met
- Manage projects to implementation
- Interfacing between the business client and the development team with regards to the business and functional requirements
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and acting as a consultant on the application
- Liaise with the QA Manager to evaluate and enhance SQA standards, technologies, and approaches
- Technical support and liaison to designated IT personnel to provide testing, support and feedback on enhancement requests and regular updates/releases; adhere to release schedules
- Consult with product development to evaluate system interfaces, operational requirements, and performance requirements of overall system
- Recommend design improvements or corrections to engineers throughout the development process
QA Consultant
DVT (Dynamic Visual Technologies)
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Consulted at Seecrypt, Telesure and Multichoice
- Identify and implement appropriate software test automation tools (web and mobile); and provide POC’s on these tools
- Continuous test automation process improvement
- Manage, guide and delegate tasks to test automation team members
- Mentor and train new team members and interns.
- Prepare and execute test cases and test suites according to requirements
- Lead testing efforts for an Agile project team during bi-weekly iterations
Senior Test Automation Specialist
Barloworld Logistics
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Develop and maintain the Test Automation Framework
- Plan, develop and maintain test scripts using IBM Rational Functional Tester for all Barloworld Logistics’ software
- Provide expert analyses and recommendations for specific test automation requirements
- Identify and introduce tools, technologies and processes that will improve the quality of the work produced in all outputs of the development effort
Software Developer
SDT Financial Software Solutions
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Support software and systems, including integration with databases
- Liaise with the technical and process analysts, project manager and teams
Software Developer
Highveld Steel And Vanadium Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Functional specifications and testing of systems and products
- Responsible for ensuring high levels of availability through support functions and in-depth testing
Student Assistant (Part- Time)
Tshwane University Of Technology
02.2003 - 06.2003
- Assist students with assignments and projects
- Assist lecturers with daily tasks
Education
National Diploma - Information Technology
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
Skills
Automated Testing Tools
API, Mobile, Web, Windows Automation
Performance Testing
Test Development & Execution
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Agile Methodologies
Quality Assurance Best Practices
Team Collaboration & Communication
Interests
Soccer
Padel
Graphic Designing
Outdoors
Timeline
Senior QA Analyst
Takealot
04.2022 - Current
Senior QA and Support Analyst
Mango Airlines
09.2015 - 12.2021
QA Consultant
DVT (Dynamic Visual Technologies)
06.2013 - 08.2015
Senior Test Automation Specialist
Barloworld Logistics
04.2011 - 05.2013
Software Developer
SDT Financial Software Solutions
06.2009 - 03.2011
Software Developer
Highveld Steel And Vanadium Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2008
Student Assistant (Part- Time)
Tshwane University Of Technology
02.2003 - 06.2003
National Diploma - Information Technology
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -