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Mahmood Patel

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

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Interests

Cricket

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 -

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