Ashok Shukla

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT ASHOK SHUKLA

Automation Testing ExperienceExpertise in designing, developing, and maintaining automation test frameworks using JavaScript, NodeJS, Cypress, Mocha, Jest, TypeScript, Gauge, Nightwatch, BrowserStack, Java, Cucumber, Selenium WebDriver, Rest Assured, JUnit, TestNG, Maven, Postman, Python, PyTest, Behave, SmartBear TestComplete, DbFit, and Databricks.Extensive knowledge of automation testing frameworks, including BDD, data-driven, keyword-driven, and page object model (POM) patterns.Experienced in integrating automated tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring rapid and reliable software delivery.Adept at identifying and troubleshooting issues in automated test scripts, collaborating closely with development teams to resolve root causes efficiently.Skilled in managing large-scale applications within a DevOps culture, using tools such as Git, GitHub, Docker, CircleCI, Octopus, JFrog, Vault, Makefile, YAML, Shell Script, Grafana, Terraform, and the AWS Cloud platform.Performance Engineering ExperienceExtensive experience in Performance Engineering across diverse system protocols, including HTTP, Citrix, Terminal Emulation (RTE), Oracle NCA, LDAP, SAP Web and GUI, Web Services, REST, and others.Proficient in using industry-standard performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, and Gatling to simulate real-world scenarios, measure system response times, and identify performance bottlenecks.Skilled in production data mining and test data profiling to define load models and profile components under performance evaluation.Experienced in defining performance test scenarios through collaboration with business analysts, product owners, and developers.Strong background in performance optimisation, working with development teams to improve code efficiency, database queries, and application architecture, resulting in significant improvements in application response times.Extensive experience in capacity planning and forecasting to ensure systems can handle current and future load demands, with proactive measures to prevent issues during peak usage.Proficient in analysing system performance metrics, identifying trends, and implementing strategies to maintain optimal performance.Effective communicator, working closely with cross-functional teams to advocate for and implement performance best practices throughout the development lifecycle.Agile ExperienceSkilled in Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and review meetings to meet project goals.