QA Architect with Automation Expertise

- Develop and execute a robust testing strategy that encompasses automated, manual, performance, and security testing - Create and sustain scalable testing frameworks and tools to facilitate continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) - Collaborate with software development teams to embed testing practices within the development lifecycle - Set and uphold quality standards and metrics for software assurance - Lead and mentor a group of test engineers, ensuring alignment with testing objectives - Assess and analyze requirements to formulate comprehensive test plans and scenarios - Identify improvement opportunities within the testing process and apply best practices to boost efficiency - Compile exhaustive reports and documentation concerning testing activities and quality metrics - Maintain clear communication with stakeholders regarding testing progress and outcomes - Establish a strategic testing architecture encompassing manual, automation, and AI - Define coding standards, automation strategies, and reuse practices - Design and implement a unified automation framework across Web, API, and Mobile platforms - Integrate automation with GitHub and Copilot for enhanced development efficiency - Enable AI-driven acceleration for script generation, maintenance, and optimization - Develop an enterprise test management model using ADO Test Plans and automate results -Implement traceability standards from requirements to tests, defects, and releases - Set quality gates and testing integration points within CI/CD frameworks and support headless execution - Govern tool rationalization while standardizing the testing framework - Ensure test solutions exhibit scalability, security, and compliance - Create project and program level scorecards using Power BI, building dashboards for quality and productivity metrics - Integrate data from ADO to allow for detailed insights for leadership and service teams