Askat D.

About Askat D.

Experienced Software Automation Engineer in Test | Manual & Automated QA SpecialistWith over 5 years in Quality Assurance, I excel at delivering reliable, high‑quality software through end‑to‑end testing—covering UI, API, backend, and database layers. My strong foundation in both manual and automated testing allows me to identify and resolve complex issues early, ensuring seamless experiences for end users.Set of technical Expertise-Full‑stack testing expertise across UI → API → backend → database (SQL, Oracle, MySQL)-Robust automation skills using Java, JavaScript, Selenium, Appium, and frameworks like TestNG, JUnit, and Cucumber BDD-API testing mastery with REST Assured, Postman, Swagger, SoapUI, JSON, and Lombok-CI/CD integration via Jenkins and build automation with Maven/Gradle/Ant to embed quality in every release-Data-driven validation using JDBC and Apache POI to ensure backend integrity-Version control proficiency with Git, Bitbucket, GitHub, and GitLab for efficient collaboration-Agile delivery mindset, collaborating with BAs, Developers, Scrum Masters—driving test strategy and sprint success-Tools & environments: Selenium Grid, Sauce Labs, Appium, Swagger, JIRA, Confluence, Linux, Windows, macOS-A relentless quality advocate: I continually learn new tools, explore novel testing challenges, and streamline processes to ensure software excellence-Critical thinker with strong technical insight, enabling rapid identification and troubleshooting of intricate issues-Collaborative teammate who connects across disciplines—developers, analysts, ops—to embed quality and accelerate project goals.I’m passionate about leveraging cutting-edge QA practices and frameworks to empower teams and uplift the user experience. Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone who builds powerful automation, champions quality, and partners well across the software life cycle.

Experience

1. Sdet (Software Development Engineer in Test)

   Wells Fargo

   Dec 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Engineered a robust UI automation framework utilizing JavaScript, Playwright, and Cucumber BDD to enhance digital banking feature validation. • Developed comprehensive API test suites with Rest Assured and Postman, ensuring accuracy in complex transactional payloads. • Integrated test automation into CI/CD pipelines, reducing regression execution time by over 30%. • Mentored junior engineers in BDD standards, fostering a culture of scalable test design within Agile teams.

Education

• International Alatoo University

  Bachelor's degree