Abhishek Dhoundiyal — DevOps Engineer
Hi, I'm Abhishek Dhoundiyal, a Senior Lead Engineer with over a decade of expertise in quality assurance, test automation, team building and project management. My career spans leadership roles in dynamic industries such as travel, telecommunications, e-commerce, and media etc, where I’ve consistently delivered innovative, scalable, and impactful solutions. I specialize in creating end-to-end automation frameworks, integrating cutting-edge tools like Appium, Selenium, and REST Assured. My leadership philosophy revolves around fostering collaboration, mentoring teams, and driving excellence, resulting in measurable improvements in software quality and delivery timelines. Core Competencies: a) Mobile & Web Automation: Expertise in automating native, hybrid, mobile, and web applications using Appium and Selenium. b) Framework Development: Skilled in designing scalable, reusable automation frameworks for diverse project needs. c) API Testing: Proficient in backend + RESTful API testing and automation. Quality Engineering: Strong focus on defect detection, accessibility, and performance optimization. d) Leadership: Experienced in team building, stakeholder management, and Agile project execution. e) AI-Driven Automation: Passionate about leveraging AI for smarter, faster testing solutions. Achievements: a) Spearheaded automation initiatives at Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs, reducing test cycle times by 40% and increasing coverage by 35%. b) Designed a dynamic testing pipeline at MakeMyTrip, ensuring 99.9% uptime for high-traffic applications. c) Awarded Employee of the Year and multiple spot awards for outstanding contributions. Beyond work, I am passionate about exploring emerging technologies like AI in automation testing. I actively contribute to knowledge sharing through blogs, public speaking, and mentoring budding engineers in the industry. When I’m not innovating in QA, I enjoy delving into writing, contributing to open-source projects, and exploring cutting-edge tech trends. My goal is to leave a lasting impact by enhancing software quality and creating robust digital experiences. Let’s connect and discuss how we can collaborate to solve challenges and create impactful solutions!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Assurance Leader in Telecommunications and E-commerce.
Location: South Delhi, Delhi, India
Experience: 13 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Test Automation
- Engineering Management
- Project Management
Career Highlights
- Reduced test cycle times by 40% at Deutsche Telekom.
- Ensured 99.9% uptime for high-traffic applications at MakeMyTrip.
- Awarded Employee of the Year for outstanding contributions.
Work Experience
Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs
Senior Lead Engineer (3 yrs 3 mos)
MakeMyTrip
Principal QA Manager (1 yr 4 mos)
The Indian Express
QA Manager (1 yr 11 mos)
HT Media Ltd
QA Lead (3 yrs 3 mos)
Inventra Technologies Pvt Ltd
Senior QA (2 yrs 4 mos)
US Tech Solutions
Quality Analyst (8 mos)
J.B.Computers
Software Developer (7 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Gautam Buddha University