Andre Williams Email & Phone Number

Pickering, On, Ca

Edmonton, Alberta, Ca

Oversee the Automation approach used in the bank in the following areas:- API- UI (Web/Mobile)- RPA- Data• Complete ownership for preparing test automation solution, designing automation frameworks and leads the implementation of test strategy, test plans & test execution of the product..• Supports automation script development and the optimization of those scripts• Recommends new tools, techniques and methodologies needed to enhance productivity and quality• Collaborates with Product Teams to strategize & align long term solution for test automation including roadmap, tools, framework & approach• Evaluates, selects and formulates best usage of test automation tools and future alignment for different products and applications• Helped in optimizing a standard framework for Functional Automation, UI /Mobile• Presents technical documentation for review by peers and Development community• Works with QA team for resolution of technical issues of the product as needed• Develops automation strategy to support regression testing based on the technical analysis, complexity and reusability• Responds appropriately and competently to the demands of work challenges when confronted with changes, ambiguity, adversity, and other pressures

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

Responsibility• In charge of a Team of 7 in house QA as well as remote QA resources Near Shore Off Shore (India)Transformation• Led the transition from a manual QA team to a Dev-QA Agile team• Elevated the Team's knowledge base by - Starting weekly QA Hackathons - Using and studying Clean Code Principles - Learning how QA is done in the industry (Google - Microsoft)• Created a Custom Data driven custom (Python + Selenium) Framework to introduce Automation in the department• Integrated the Automation Framework with AWS desktop VMs as well as real mobile devices using Perfecto Mobile• Added Robot Framework for custom flow based testing Robot Framework integrates nicely with our Custom Framework as a library for enhanced flexibility • Created the first implementation of CI (Jenkins) for the department• QA created Scripts have reduced manual execution effort ~80%• Leading the implementation of an Email Development Framework that will streamline the Email DLC flow• Introduced Vendors who practice TDD and modern development techniques to raise the Technical bar of the department

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Lead of one of the major product stacks • Responsible for the testing of a complete architecture front and back end re-design• Web based Application with Oracle back end• Responsible for Builds and Deployment in a Unix Environment• Completed a major product deployment utilizing Python and Django• Created Automated test scripts with Selenium and Robot Framework• Helped deployed major application rollouts for significant Partners• Implemented improved documentation and procedures to increase efficiency• Experienced with Transactional based software and PCI• Helped shift the team from a Traditional SDLC to an Agile SDLC• Tracked project status at a high (management) level. • Proactively contributed to all team efforts, ensuring project completions and quality products and results.

• In charge of a team of 5 QA.• Proven ability to thrive in a pressured environment. • Worked on creating Test Strategy-Plan-Case for Mobile devices • Significantly reduced time to market and verified products to specifications.• Transitioned the QA Team from Traditional Testing to Rapid testing.• Modified existing testing procedures and ensured product enhancements did not impact functionality.• Performed quality and consistency tests throughout phased development cycles.• Successfully provided project management driving projects from inception to on time and within budget guidelines and requirements.• Wrote and executed test plans and test cases and wrote defect reports.• Tracked project status at a high (management) level. • Collaborated in the conception and implementation of improved testing procedures.• Proactively contributed to all team efforts, ensuring project completions and quality products and results.