ABI SUNIL JONES

• Accomplished QA Lead at HCL Canada Inc with expertise in project management and software quality assurance.
• Currently transitioning into Data Engineering and Cloud Architecture roles, backed by strong skills in Python scripting, server migrations, cloud services (AWS, IBM), and infrastructure monitoring.
• Pursuing AWS Certified Solutions Architect, IBM Data Engineer, and ITIL4 certifications to further expand cloud and data engineering capabilities.
• Passionate about building secure, scalable cloud solutions and optimizing data pipelines to drive business success.
• Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality software solutions through effective test strategies and defect management.
• Involved in preparing Test summary reports, Final and Closure reports
• Extensive experience in test management tools such as JIRA, Confluence
• Skilled in manual, automation testing and mentoring teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experienced in Unit Testing, System integration testing, Application testing, Functional testing, Performance testing and created Test Cases for various scenarios

Air Canada – Steady State Applications

Role: QA Lead

• Managed QA activities for multiple applications, including ACM, KnowMe, AC Cook, and FOCUS.
• Developed and executed detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure application reliability.
• Led defect triage meetings and root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve critical issues.

Air Canada – Infrastructure Migration

Role: QA Lead

• Led the migration of legacy systems to modern cloud-based solutions, including Win10, Office365, and Palo Alto migrations.
• Conducted performance testing, server log analysis, and JVM profiling to ensure system stability post-migration.
• Prepared detailed test reports and communicated findings to stakeholders.

Extreme Networks – FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) Testing

Role: Test Automation & Manual Engineer

• Designed and executed test strategies for FIPS-compliant security features, including TLS, OCSP, and SSH.
• Developed over 200+ automated test scripts using Python and the PyBas framework, ensuring compliance with federal standards.
• Conducted extensive testing across multiple hardware platforms, identifying and resolving 200+ defects during the testing phase.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to validate SLXOS for SLX devices, ensuring compliance with FIPS standards.
• Utilized tools such as Wireshark and Defensics for vulnerability testing and protocol validation.

Security Feature Testing – Mutual Authentication Support

Role – Test Automation & Manual Engineer

• Designed and executed test strategies for security features such as TLS, OCSP, and SSH.
• Developed over 200 automated test scripts using Python and PyBas framework.
• Conducted load testing, analyzed client-side metrics, and managed performance defects.

• ITIL4 - In progress
• AWS Certified Solution Architect – In progress
• IBM Data Engineer – In Progress
• Python Projects – PMI Registered

• Successfully led the migration of Air Canada's legacy systems to modern cloud-based solutions, including Win10, Office365, and Palo Alto migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless integration with third-party systems.
• Developed and executed over 200 automated test scripts using Python and PyBas framework for security feature testing, resulting in the identification and resolution of 200+ critical defects across multiple hardware platforms.
• Spearheaded performance testing and infrastructure validation for Air Canada's digital applications, improving system reliability and scalability, and reducing post-deployment issues by 30%.
• Identified and raised 200+ critical defects during vulnerability testing using Defensics tool, contributing to the robustness and security of network protocols like OCSP, SSH, and TLS.
• Mentored and trained a team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance, which led to a 20% increase in team productivity and efficiency.

• Conducted candid wedding photoshoots, capturing authentic moments and emotions of couples on their special day.
• Pursued travel photography as a passionate hobby, documenting diverse landscapes, cultures, and experiences across various destinations.
• Explored both fictional and non-fictional writing genres, developing creative and analytical skills through regular practice.
• Actively followed financial markets and investment trends, staying informed about global economic developments.
• Passionate to follow developments in astronomy and astrophysics, including space exploration, cosmology, and celestial phenomena.
• Read extensively on topics like black holes, exoplanets, and the origins of the universe.