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Strategic and results-driven SDET Architect and Technical Manager with over 19 years of experience in designing and executing quality assurance strategies for complex, high-stakes software systems. My background in QA spans across agile and DevOps methodologies, where I’ve led teams in delivering high-quality, enterprise-level solutions, particularly within the storage and cloud computing domains.Throughout my career, I've successfully managed cross-functional QA teams, implemented robust automation frameworks, and developed hybrid testing architectures that optimize efficiency and precision. Some of my notable achievements include:Driving QA Efficiency: Implemented streamlined QA processes that reduced testing time by 30% and defect leakage rates by over 40%, directly contributing to customer satisfaction and product reliability.Advanced Test Automation: Developed sophisticated test automation frameworks using Core Java, Python, and tools such as Selenium, TestNG, and JMeter to support continuous integration and delivery pipelines.Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Leveraged Terraform and Ansible for automated deployment and testing of storage and cloud infrastructure, which resulted in a 60% reduction in deployment times and significantly minimized production incidents.My technical expertise includes working with REST APIs, SAN storage solutions, and performance testing on platforms like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Docker, and Kubernetes. I am also skilled in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, and Perl, allowing me to build highly customized test scripts and frameworks.I’m passionate about fostering collaborative, high-performance teams and driving continuous improvement. I look forward to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring new area’s supporting business collaboration and growth.