Prashanth Samuel
@prashanthsamuel
QA Automation Architect with 13 years of experience in automation.
What I'm looking for
As a seasoned QA Automation Architect, I have been contributing to the IT industry since 2011, with a strong focus on automation across various domains including Fintech, Aviation, and E-commerce. I authored the book 'Selenium Essentials' in 2015 and have developed multiple open-source libraries, showcasing my commitment to the automation community. My experience spans designing test frameworks, mentoring teams, and leading automation initiatives that enhance efficiency and quality.
Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented automation solutions for mobile, web, and API testing, utilizing a diverse tech stack that includes Python, Ruby, and various CI/CD tools. My role as a Senior QA Automation Engineer at AIQ (G42) involves leading teams, managing project risks, and ensuring adherence to Agile practices. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve product quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior QA Automation Engineer
AIQ (G42)
Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer at AIQ, I lead the development of automation frameworks and manage task allocations within the team. I ensure effective communication and documentation while addressing technical challenges and risks.
QA Automation Lead
Emirates Airlines
Apr 2021 - Jan 2022 (9 months)
As QA Automation Lead, I was responsible for architecting contract testing frameworks and mentoring the QA team. I also built CI/CD pipelines and conducted various testing strategies.
Sr. QA Automation Engineer
PropertyFinder.ae
Feb 2017 - Aug 2020 (3 years 6 months)
In my role at PropertyFinder, I developed multiple automation frameworks and contributed to open-source libraries. I also managed a team and ensured the maintenance of various test frameworks.
Test Automation Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
Aug 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 6 months)
As Test Automation Lead, I managed a team and built web-based test dashboards. I also mentored junior QAs and contributed to building test automation frameworks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vins Christian Engineering College
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
2007 - 2011
Grade: 75%
Bachelor’s Degree (BE) in Information Technology with 75%. The program covered various aspects of IT, including software development, systems analysis, and project management.
Ponjesly Public Matric Hr.Sec School
Higher Secondary Certificate, Higher Secondary Education
2007 - 2008
Grade: 80%
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with 80%. The curriculum included subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, preparing students for higher education.
Carmel Matha Matric Hr.Sec School
Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Secondary Education
2005 - 2006
Grade: 80%
Completed Secondary School Leaving Certificate (S.S.L.C) with 80%. The program focused on foundational subjects, including Mathematics, Science, and English.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Postman
OpenAPI
Splunk
Selenium
BrowserStack
GitHub
GitLab
Bitbucket
Kubernetes
Jenkins
Travis CI
GitHub Actions
MySQL
MongoDB
InfluxDB
Gmail
Spring Boot
Google Analytics
Terraform
Visual Studio
IntelliJ IDEA
PyCharm
Android Studio
Xcode
RubyMine
Jira
Mantis
Gradle
Cypress
SuperTest
AngularJS
JavaScript
Java
Kotlin
CoffeeScript
AutoIt
RabbitMQ
Pactflow
fastlane
Appium
Grafana
Kibana
Prometheus
iOS
Datadog
Redmine
Firebase
Elasticsearch
WordPress
QMetry
TestLink
RSpec
pytest
JUnit
TestNG
Visual Studio Code
Sublime Text
JBehave
dockerized
REST Assured
Codeship
SQL
npm
Bitrise
Espresso
SoapUI
TestRail
Xray
Burp Suite
Hubot
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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