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I am a passionate and results-driven Lead SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) with 13+ years of experience in test automation, development, and quality assurance across diverse industries and platforms. My career journey reflects a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions through robust testing strategies, innovative automation frameworks, and seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams.As a seasoned leader, I thrive in dynamic environments, mentoring teams and ensuring alignment with business objectives while maintaining a relentless focus on product quality. I take pride in my ability to analyze complex systems, streamline testing processes, and enhance performance and scalability.Key Strengths & Expertise:Test Automation & Manual Testing: Proficient in Windows UWP/WPF application testing (manual and automated) using C#, Appium (Selenium WebDriver), and Windows Application Driver (WAD).Web Automation Frameworks: Expert in automating web applications with Python/Java/JavaScript using Selenium, Cypress, and frameworks like BDD, Pytest, and TestNG.Performance Testing: Skilled in executing load and performance tests using JMeter, ensuring optimal application behavior under stress.API & Database Testing: Hands-on experience with API testing using Postman and Fiddler, and SQL database testing involving advanced queries and schema validation.Full-Stack Development: Experienced in building full-stack solutions with Python, Django/DRF, Angular, HTML, CSS, and relational databases like SQL Studio.Cloud & CI/CD Expertise: Proficient in version control with Git and GitHub, and highly experienced in designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, and GitLab CI/CDTeam Leadership: Successfully lead and mentored a team of 50+ professionals in development, test automation, and quality engineering, fostering innovation and collaboration.Project & Defect Management: Adept in managing tasks and defects using Jira/Zephyr, maintaining comprehensive documentation with Confluence, and integrating testing workflows with TFS.Testing Methodologies: Deep expertise in integration, regression, and sanity testing, with a strong command of test strategy formulation throughout the SDLC.System & Server Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of Windows OS (8.1/10/11) and Windows Server 2012 R2, alongside experience in virtualization technologies like VMware ESXi and Hyper-V.