Aby Thadathil Luka

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ABOUT ABY THADATHIL LUKA

I am a Software Engineer in Test with a Master’s in Advanced Computer Science and over 7 years of experience in architecting robust automation frameworks. My career is defined by a \"Quality-First\" mindset, where I specialize in transforming complex manual processes into high-speed, automated CI/CD pipelines. ​Currently at the BBC, I ensure the operational readiness of personalized user platforms by developing complete test plans and managing the services that generate user data. I thrive in Agile environments, bridging the gap between development and deployment through rigorous API and UI validation. ​Key Career Highlights:​Efficiency at Scale: Revamped automation frameworks to cut script execution time by 40% while increasing test coverage by 25%. ​Framework Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Playwright, TypeScript, Java, and Selenium for BDD/TDD framework development. ​Cloud & DevOps Integration: Expert in AWS and GCP, utilizing Kubernetes and Jenkins to establish leaner, more efficient software release processes. ​Strategic Leadership: Act as an onboarding mentor for new QA members and deliver technical presentations on new features and testing approaches. ​Holistic Testing: Skilled in executing functional, ad-hoc, and exploratory testing to uncover critical issues prior to production. ​Technical Toolkit:​Languages/Tools: TypeScript, Playwright, Java, Selenium, Groovy, Spring Boot. ​Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Docker, Firebase. ​Methodologies: Agile Scrum, Microservice Architecture, API Testing, CI/CD. ​I am passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and implementing the latest techniques to ensure the highest standards of software quality. Let’s connect to discuss automation strategy or the evolution of the SDLC.