Kalil Ba
Summary
Experienced test automation developer with a proven track record in designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions using UiPath and Automation Anywhere. Strong expertise in analyzing business processes, identifying automation opportunities, and delivering innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. Proficient in Robotframework languages such as Python and Java, with a solid understanding of SQL databases and API integration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Team Leader
CGI (Financial Wellness)
07.2023 - Current
- Coached and motivated 8 person QA team to develop competencies.
- Acted as key point of contact for all QA aspects of releases by providing QA services and coordinating QA resources internally and externally.
- Recommended software solutions such as automated test tools or improved test processes to meet business strategies.
- Created requirements for milestones and monitored completion of tasks for QA team.
- Implemented automation tools to expedite testing procedures, increasing efficiency without compromising on quality.
- Identified automation opportunities and conducted feasibility studies for successful implementation.
Quality Assurance Coordinator
CGI (Financial Markets Payments Hub)
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve product issues, resulting in fewer returns and complaints.
- Conducted regular audits to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased customer satisfaction levels.
- Evaluated accuracy of existing quality assurance measurement techniques, implementing improvements to increase efficacy and reduce errors.
- Maintained open lines of communication with stakeholders throughout project lifecycles, addressing concerns promptly and ensuring buy-in at all levels of the organization.
- Identified automation opportunities and conducted feasibility studies for successful implementation.
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
CGI (Financial Markets Payments Hub)
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Validated Java-based architectures and related frameworks.
- Participated in Agile development processes to support continual improvements in overall delivery efforts.
- Performed functional product reviews to detect verified weaknesses in retail products and software solutions.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through meticulous validation of user interface components, ensuring seamless user experiences.
- Reviewed design specifications to validate product designs and support testability and verification.
Technical leader
National Bank of Canada - Wealth Management (PCIS project)
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Established metrics, applied industry best practices and developed new tools and processes.
- Implemented automation tools to expedite testing procedures, increasing efficiency without compromising on quality.
- Championed the adoption of industry-standard coding practices within the development team, contributing to a more stable and maintainable codebase.
- Reduced product defects by performing thorough code reviews and collaborating with developers to address issues.
Quality Assurance Analyst
CGI (Alouette Project)
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Participated actively in Agile Scrum meetings, consistently meeting sprint goals and contributing valuable insights during planning sessions.
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
- Enhanced software quality by implementing comprehensive test plans and executing test cases.
- Performed end-to-end testing on web applications, ensuring an exceptional user experience across various platforms and devices.
Quality Assurance Manager
MAXXUM 360
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring defects, leading to targeted improvements in software design and coding practices.
- Managed a team of QA testers, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous learning.
Automation Test Engineer
CGI (LSTQ)
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Established standards for best practices in test automation, leading to improved code quality across projects.
- Championed the adoption of agile methodologies within the Test Automation Team, resulting in increased flexibility and responsiveness to changing project requirements.
- Implemented advanced automation frameworks (Selenium WebDriver) optimizing code reusability and maintainability across projects.
Junior Software Developer
GIRO (HASTUS)
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided technical support to clients, resolving issues in a timely manner while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Developed custom features for existing applications, tailoring solutions to meet specific client needs.
Junior Bioinformatician
GENOME-QUEBEC (Nanuq)
03.2010 - 08.2011
- Programmed algorithms in common bioinformatics languages.
- Developed custom scripts for automating routine tasks, significantly reducing time spent on manual data processing.
Education
Master degree in Information Technology -
University of Sherbrooke
Graduate studies (DESS) in Information Technology -
University of Sherbrooke
Graduate studies (DESS) in Bioinformatics -
University of Quebec at Montreal
Master degree in Molecular Biology -
University of Poitiers
Skills
Test Automation
Quality assurance expertise
Workflow Optimization
Training and mentoring
Client Communication
Programming
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Business Process Analysis
Process automation design
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
- Certificate of completion Rest API Testing (Automation) from Scratch-Rest Assured Java (Udemy Online School )
Technicalspecializations
- Selenium Webdriver
- Robot Framework
Environments
- EFT
- SWIFT
- Temenos T24
Toolsandsoftware
- Selenium weddriver
- Robot Framework
- Jenkins
- SoapUI
- Locust
- Atlassian JIRA
- GIT
- Bugzilla
- HP Application Lifecycle Management (HP ALM)
- Bitbucket
- Gitlab
Skillssummary
- Java, 4, 3
- Python, 3, 3
- Selenium Webdriver, 8, 4
- Robot Framework, 3, 3
- Rest Assured, 2, 2
- Applitool, 1, 2
Industryexperience
- Payment
- Wealth Management
- Core banking
Timeline
Quality Assurance Team Leader
CGI (Financial Wellness)
07.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Coordinator
CGI (Financial Markets Payments Hub)
01.2023 - 07.2023
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
CGI (Financial Markets Payments Hub)
07.2019 - 12.2022
Technical leader
National Bank of Canada - Wealth Management (PCIS project)
11.2018 - 05.2019
Quality Assurance Analyst
CGI (Alouette Project)
06.2017 - 10.2018
Quality Assurance Manager
MAXXUM 360
02.2017 - 06.2017
Automation Test Engineer
CGI (LSTQ)
01.2015 - 12.2016
Junior Software Developer
GIRO (HASTUS)
02.2014 - 12.2014
Junior Bioinformatician
GENOME-QUEBEC (Nanuq)
03.2010 - 08.2011
Master degree in Information Technology -
University of Sherbrooke
Graduate studies (DESS) in Information Technology -
University of Sherbrooke
Graduate studies (DESS) in Bioinformatics -
University of Quebec at Montreal
Master degree in Molecular Biology -
University of Poitiers
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