Shikhar Khandare

Product Engineer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada10 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in elevating test automation frameworks.
Proven track record in Agile methodologies.
Strong leadership in quality assurance initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software Quality Assurance Architect with expertise in Test Automation and Agile methodologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Test AutomationQuality AssurancePythonAgile MethodologyAutomation Testing

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesCore JavaScrum MasterAutomation Testing FrameworksTechnical ConsultancyAgile DevelopmentRegression TestingSoftware Quality AssuranceScrumShell ScriptingUser Acceptance TestingAmazon Web Services (AWS)JenkinsGitQTP

About

At TELUS, my focus as a Software QA Principal Architect centers on elevating test automation frameworks and enhancing product quality. With certifications in Scrum, my approach is rooted in Agile principles, driving efficient and collaborative processes. My tenure at Citi as Sr Test Automation Architect reinforced my expertise in Python and Core Java, enabling me to craft robust testing strategies and contribute to high-stakes projects. The team at TELUS benefits from my strategic mindset and technical skills, which foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Leveraging my experience, we have refined QA methodologies to align with industry best practices, ensuring our software solutions exceed customer expectations. My leadership in integrating behavior-driven development techniques has been instrumental in advancing TELUS's quality assurance initiatives.

Experience

10 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Rbc

Senior Automation Architect

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

Telus international

Software QA Principal Architect

Apr 2022 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Test AutomationAgile MethodologiesQuality Assurance

Citi

Sr Test Automation Architect

May 2021 – Apr 2022 · 11 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

PythonCore JavaTest Automation

Omers

Test Automation Architect

Nov 2020 – Apr 2021 · 5 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Conversationhealth

Quality Assurance Team Lead

Mar 2020 – Nov 2020 · 8 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Deutsche bank

Test Lead

Aug 2017 – Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

Working as a Scrum Master for Feature Team as well as refining stories to finalize Product Backlog
Developing framework for automating Micro services, web and mobile automation
Structuring QA processes around central strategy and aligning to Agile methodology

Scrum MasterAgile Methodology

Barclays

Automation Test Manager

Jun 2015 – Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Pune

Creating automation testing frameworks for projects
Providing technical consultancy for testing projects
Managing testing projects for PCB-Wealth domain

Automation Testing FrameworksTechnical ConsultancyAutomation Testing

Amazon lab126

Software Development Engineer in Test

Jan 2014 – Jun 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos

Test Automation Engineer in Kindle eReader devices QA Team. Successfully launched four generations of Kindle eReader devices with a large number of software updates.
Kindle Paperwhite (6th Gen)
Kindle Voyage
Kindle Paperwhite (7th Gen)
Kindle Oasis
Responsibilities include:
Development and maintenance of Automation Framework(s) for end-to-end testing of Kindle eReader Devices
Regular feature enhancements to support Agile development to test new functionalities as well as complex feature those are almost impossible to cover in manual testing.
Have contributed in successful launching of four different devices so far.
Writing test scripts for Build Acceptance Testing, Functional Testing, UI Testing, Long Haul Testing, OTA Updates Testing
Use of Python language for automating the activities in Kindle devices.
Maintaining the high standards by contributing in peer code reviews
eInk Kindle device software test automation framework development and test case automation
Device automation lab set-up
Developing and managing automation tools (Test As A Service) around testing the applications on Kindle tablets
Working with all stakeholders (Development, TPMs, Business, Operation teams) for the project activities
Managing team's project backlogs