Faizal Kk

Senior Software Test Engineer @Ford Motor Company

Ottawa, ON, CA

Currently involved in software verification of automotive infotainment and cluster systems, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, defect-free software. • Managed and maintained an automation lab of 50+ systems supporting automotivecomponent teams, ensuring 24/7 operational continuity.• Built and deployed automation PCs from scratch for each Program Increment (PI),significantly scaling testing capacity to meet evolving project demands.• Executed and supported diverse test types including functional, regression, smoke, sanity,stability, and stress testing on Android and QNX platforms.• Performed system-level testing on Android and QNX platforms, with extensive experienceworking on CAN and Automotive Ethernet protocols.• Performed vehicle testing to validate software and detect critical issues early.• Monitored automated test runs, triaged failures, performed root cause analysis, debuggedautomation scripts, and raised/tracked defects to ensure quality and transparency.• Collaborated closely with developers during debug sessions by providing essential logs,detailed bug reports, and other relevant information to facilitate efficient issue resolution.• Developed automation scripts to streamline recurring tasks, reducing manual effort andimproving operational efficiency.• Identified automation candidates and contributed to test case design for optimal testcoverage and effectiveness.• Provided technical support for flashing systems, test setup, and quick resolution of lab issuesto minimize downtime.• Handled lab inventory, hardware logistics, and global equipment coordination.• Collaborated with global teams and participated in scrum ceremonies for cross-time-zonealignment.• Worked with IT to resolve infrastructure and system-level issues affecting test execution.