Mathias Akowanou

Software Test Automation Engineer @United Bank

Fairfax County, VA, US

Led the end-to-end design and implementation of a robust automation framework using Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber for a banking application, enhancing test execution efficiency. Developed automated test scripts in Java employing best practices, achieving over 95% code coverage across critical application functionalities. Collaborated with business analysts to define acceptance criteria and develop clear, concise feature files for BDD, ensuring thorough understanding among stakeholders. Integrated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, enabling automated execution of test cases with every build and providing rapid feedback to development teams. Conducted root cause analysis of defects, collaborating with developers to debug issues and drive timely resolution, resulting in improved application stability. Spearheaded initiatives to refactor existing automation scripts, reducing maintenance overhead and improving execution speed by 30%. Provided training and mentorship to junior testers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team. Developed detailed test documentation, including test plans, cases, and execution reports, ensuring clear communication of testing activities to stakeholders. Established a comprehensive test data management strategy to ensure availability of reliable data sets for testing scenarios, improving overall test accuracy. Coordinated cross-functional meetings to review testing progress, address challenges, and align on project goals, enhancing team collaboration. Engaged in knowledge-sharing sessions to promote the adoption of automation tools and best practices across the organization, contributing to overall team efficiency.