Ibrahim Khalil, Developer in New York, NY, United States
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Ibrahim Khalil

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QA Automation Engineer and Developer

New York, NY, United States

Toptal member since September 25, 2023

Bio

Ibrahim's decade-long experience in QA automation reflects a deep commitment to excellence. His contributions have consistently driven efficiency and quality, whether streamlining test executions, leading a multifaceted team, or architecting a test automation framework. His transition from Selenium to Cypress at DataSite demonstrates his adaptability and forward-thinking approach. At CNBC, Ibrahim was pivotal in enhancing the release process, ensuring stable and bug-free delivery.

Portfolio

DataSite
TypeScript, JavaScript, Shell, Cypress, Appium, Detox, Apache JMeter, Axios...
CNBC International
Selenium, Selenium Grid, Appium, Java, Cucumber...
Vanguard
Java, Selenium, Shell, Agile Sprints, Algorithms, REST APIs, Databases, SQL...

Experience

  • Cucumber - 10 years
  • REST APIs - 8 years
  • JavaScript - 6 years
  • GitHub Actions - 5 years
  • Appium - 5 years
  • Node.js - 5 years
  • Cypress - 2 years
  • Playwright - 1 year

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Node.js, Android, iOS, Over-the-top Content (OTT), Cypress, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Web, React Native

The most amazing...

...thing I've built is a robust test framework that drastically minimized test flakiness by over 95% and reduced test execution from 3 hours to under 30 minutes.

Work Experience

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

2019 - PRESENT
DataSite
  • Designed and implemented a robust Cypress automation framework, achieving code reusability, scalability for new tests, easy maintenance, parallel execution for faster runtime, and integrated bug reporting.
  • Established automatic testing on every push, cross-environment or cross-browser execution, and instant developer feedback on code stability by integrating the test suite into CI/CD using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
  • Achieved significant coverage and reduced manual effort. Moved from manual to automated tests, saving time and ensuring key features, resulting in fewer bugs, quicker QA cycles, and speedy releases without sacrificing quality.
Technologies: TypeScript, JavaScript, Shell, Cypress, Appium, Detox, Apache JMeter, Axios, Cucumber, GitHub Actions, Node.js, Behavior-driven Development (BDD), GitHub, Selenium, Web, Agile Sprints, Quality Assurance (QA), Regression Testing, Automated Testing, QA Automation, Test Automation, REST Assured, Agile, Mobile Device QA Automation, API Testing, CI/CD Pipelines, Mobile App Testing

QA Lead

2017 - 2019
CNBC International
  • Built and directed a diverse QA team of seven, overseeing quality assurance for CNBC applications on the web, iOS, Android, and OTT devices, balancing a mix of onshore and offshore talents.
  • Streamlined and enhanced daily communication protocols between onshore and offshore QA teams, ensuring product and engineering managers were always informed of status and progress.
  • Drove app ratings up from 3.2 to 4.3 on the Play Store and from 4.1 to 4.8 on the App Store through rigorous testing and bug reduction, reflecting superior product quality.
Technologies: Selenium, Selenium Grid, Appium, Java, Cucumber, Behavior-driven Development (BDD), GraphQL, Charles Proxy, Android, iOS, Sauce Labs, GitHub, Over-the-top Content (OTT), Web, XPath, Agile Sprints, Quality Assurance (QA), Regression Testing, Automated Testing, QA Automation, Test Automation, TestNG, REST Assured, Agile, Mobile Device QA Automation, API Testing, CI/CD Pipelines, Video Streaming, TV, TV Broadcasting, Mobile App Testing, Broadcasting

Senior Automation Test Engineer

2014 - 2017
Vanguard
  • Collaborated with three QA engineers on Vanguard's internal application for mobile and web. Contributed to transitioning from mainly manual tests, streamlining the release process despite its complexities.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to establish cohesive, optimized processes, creating and refining test cases based on continuous feedback from product managers and peers.
  • Launched in-sprint automation, ensuring every new feature had automation coverage, and boosted automated test coverage from 20% to 80% by implementing a new test framework.
Technologies: Java, Selenium, Shell, Agile Sprints, Algorithms, REST APIs, Databases, SQL, Mobile Web, Behavior-driven Development (BDD), Cucumber, GitHub, Web, XPath, Quality Assurance (QA), Regression Testing, Automated Testing, QA Automation, Test Automation, TestNG, Agile, API Testing, CI/CD Pipelines

QA Automation Engineer

2013 - 2014
UBS
  • Played a key role with six other QA engineers in automating UBS's core web application in an Agile environment, contributing effectively to automation test suites and enhanced releases.
  • Orchestrated resources and strategies for new automation test suites. Successfully transitioned entire manual test suites to automated ones, bolstering confidence in rapid release cycles.
  • Collaborated in a team-driven approach to automate UBS's core web application, successfully transitioning manual tests to automation. This pivotal shift led to faster, more reliable releases, enhancing overall application quality.
Technologies: Java, Selenium, HP QuickTest Professional (QTP), Selenium Grid, XPath, Apache JMeter, SQL, Web, Agile Sprints, Quality Assurance (QA), Regression Testing, Automated Testing, QA Automation, Test Automation, Agile, API Testing, CI/CD Pipelines

DataSite Testing Evolution & CI/CD Implementation

Led the strategic transition from Selenium to Cypress, leveraging JavaScript's power for enhanced testing.

I architected a robust test framework that dramatically improved reliability and efficiency. I also introduced and managed the CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions to automate and streamline the software delivery process.

OUTCOME
The new framework drastically minimized test flakiness by over 95%, reducing test execution time from 3 hours to under 30 minutes. Simultaneously, the CI/CD integration ensured timely, consistent, quality releases, reinforcing DataSite's commitment to excellence.

CNBC Mobile Application Quality Enhancement & Framework Transition

Spearheaded a comprehensive quality enhancement initiative for the core and compacted applications spanning multiple platforms, including web, iOS, Android, and OTT devices.

My team and I delved deep into automating test suites for Android and iOS platforms, focusing on ensuring impeccable user experience and performance, all while maintaining crucial release timelines. Recognizing the limitations of the existing Calabash test framework, I championed its migration to a more contemporary and scalable Appium with Cucumber setup for mobile automation. This strategic transition aligned with best testing practices and principles and fortified our team's performance.

OUTCOME
Our relentless pursuit of excellence bore fruit, evidenced by a stark reduction in production bugs and customer complaints. As a direct result of these efforts, the application ratings soared from 3.2 to 4.3 stars on the Play Store and 4.1 to 4.8 stars on the App Store, cementing CNBC's position as a frontrunner in mobile application quality.

Vanguard's Automation Coverage Revamp & Process Optimization

Overhauled the existing manual testing approach for the internal application spanning mobile and web platforms—a significant responsibility entrusted to me by Vanguard.

Recognizing the need for greater efficiency and accuracy, I and a skilled team initiated a series of strategic changes. The prime focus was the introduction of in-sprint automation, ensuring that each new feature was concurrently met with its corresponding automated test. With a firm belief in continuous improvement, I worked collaboratively with product managers and teammates, refining and enhancing test strategies based on feedback, subsequently increasing the test coverage. Furthermore, our joint efforts also centered around defining processes and meticulously authoring and refining test cases.

OUTCOME
The revamped automation strategy mitigated the release process's complexities and substantially increased the test coverage—from about 20% to over 80% of all test cases—marking a pivotal moment in Vanguard's journey toward QA excellence.
2008 - 2012

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems

Khulna University - Khulna, Bangladesh

Libraries/APIs

REST APIs, Playwright, Node.js, Selenium Grid

Tools

Cucumber, GitHub, Fastlane, Mocha, Git, Postman, REST Assured, Apache JMeter, Mathematica, Shell, Charles Proxy, HP QuickTest Professional (QTP), Calabash

Languages

JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, Ruby, Machine Code, GraphQL, SQL, XPath

Frameworks

Cypress, Selenium, Appium, TestNG, Detox, React Native

Paradigms

Automated Testing, Test Automation, Agile, Behavior-driven Development (BDD)

Platforms

iOS, Android, Web, NoCodeAPI

Storage

Databases

Industry Expertise

Cybersecurity

Other

Quality Assurance (QA), Regression Testing, QA Automation, Mobile Device QA Automation, API Testing, Video Streaming, TV, Mobile App Testing, CI/CD Pipelines, TV Broadcasting, Broadcasting, Over-the-top Content (OTT), Algebra, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Security, Machine Learning, Web Development, Communication, Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Networking, Teamwork, Axios, GitHub Actions, Sauce Labs, Agile Sprints, Mobile Web

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