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Mahaboob S

Antwerp

Summary

Results-driven Software Test Automation Engineer with extensive experience at Shimano Europe BV, specializing in Robot Framework, with over 5 years of experience, and CI/CD integration. Proven expertise in API testing and agile methodologies, coupled with strong collaboration skills. Successfully enhanced test automation efficiency, ensuring high-quality deliverables and robust performance validation across financial systems.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Test Automation Engineer

Shimano Europe BV
Brussels
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Designed and executed test scenarios using Robot Framework for the automation of regression and functional testing.
  • Integrated Robot Framework scripts with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
  • Maintained automated test suites with reusable Robot keywords, and a modular design.
  • Worked with BDD-style test cases using Robot Framework’s Gherkin support for clear stakeholder communication.
  • Performed end-to-end API and UI validation using Robot Framework libraries.
  • Collaborated with development teams to triage defects and ensure quality gates before deployment.
  • Formulated test plans to ensure the validation of functional, performance, and compliance requirements for financial systems.
  • Conducted API automation with RestSharp, and manual validation with Postman.
  • Executed manual testing of web and backend services: test case creation, execution, and defect tracking.
  • Executed data-driven testing strategies utilizing MS SQL, JSON, and XML formats.

QA Test Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Mechelen
03.2019 - 06.2024
  • Migrated Selenium-based automation to Robot Framework to standardize testing across applications.
  • Developed and maintained Robot Framework suites for integration, functional, and regression testing.
  • Used Azure DevOps for test planning, execution, and defect tracking in Agile sprints.
  • Worked with SQL and NoSQL data sources for backend validation within robot test scripts.
  • Performed black-box testing for UI validation, API response, and backend data checks.
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies and contributed to sprint deliverables.
  • Used GitHub for source control, and integrated automated test runs in CI/CD pipelines.

Manual Test Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
Pune
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Built and executed automation test cases using Selenium (JavaScript) with Cucumber.
  • Conducted functional, smoke, and regression testing manually across platforms.
  • Validated data integrity using SQL queries across dev, test, and prod environments.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to triage bugs, and communicate testing risks.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.E) - Computer Science and Engineering

Acharya Nagarjuna University
India

Skills

  • Automation and testing tools: Selenium (JavaScript), Cucumber, Jasmine, Jest, and Robot Framework
  • API testing and validation: RestSharp, Postman, Axios, and REST Assured
  • Performance and security testing: JMeter (basic), security testing (familiar)
  • Continuous Integration / DevOps: GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitHub Copilot
  • Test management and agile methodologies: Azure Boards, agile/scrum, BDD, TDD
  • Database and data validation: MS SQL Server, NoSQL, JSON, XML, and data-driven testing
  • Testing types and techniques: smoke testing, sanity testing, re-testing, regression testing (manual and automation)
  • Agile/Scrum: Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, Azure Boards
  • Development tools and IDEs: Visual Studio, Eclipse

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level (Test Automation Engineer)
  • ISTQB Foundation Level Certificate in Software Testing

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Dutch
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Software Test Automation Engineer

Shimano Europe BV
07.2024 - 06.2025

QA Test Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
03.2019 - 06.2024

Manual Test Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
02.2017 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Technology (B.E) - Computer Science and Engineering

Acharya Nagarjuna University

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