AMIT SIMU

Quality Assurance Engineer | Test Automation Specialist

Asquith, AU.

About

Highly accomplished Quality Assurance professional with over 20 years of experience in delivering robust software quality, test automation, and API validation across diverse enterprise environments. Expert in designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies for web and API applications, leveraging advanced automation frameworks (Cypress, JavaScript) to enhance quality and identify risks early in the SDLC. Proven ability to lead testing efforts, mentor teams, and integrate continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines for optimal product delivery.

Work

Infotrack AU

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QA Engineer

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Summary

Led comprehensive quality assurance and test automation initiatives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software applications and integrations within enterprise environments.

Highlights

Conducted functional and security assessments of MCP-based integrations, validating API behavior, context handling, and authorization controls to ensure robust software quality.

Accelerated automation framework development and test design by leveraging Anthropic Claude AI and GitHub Copilot, enhancing test coverage and efficiency.

Owned and delivered comprehensive Test Strategies and Test Plans, ensuring alignment with project milestones, delivery risks, and quality objectives.

Led end-to-end testing activities across functional, regression, and security testing streams, improving overall product stability and performance.

Designed and developed UI and API automation frameworks using Cypress, JavaScript, Playwright, and TypeScript, significantly improving test coverage and execution efficiency.

Integrated automated test suites into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and reducing time-to-market for new features.

Mentored Test Analysts and automation test engineers, reviewing test artifacts and promoting best practices to elevate team capabilities and output quality.

Produced clear, actionable test and risk reports, translating technical findings into business and security impact for informed stakeholder decision-making.

Cyber Train Australia Pty. Ltd

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Cyber Security Associate

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Summary

Monitored and analyzed security operations, applying risk assessment principles to identify vulnerabilities and ensure system integrity in a part-time capacity.

Highlights

Monitored and managed security tools, reviewing incidents to assess urgency and escalate as necessary, contributing to system reliability.

Analyzed logs and alerts from diverse technologies including IDS/IPS, end-point protection, servers, and workstations to identify anomalies impacting system health.

Performed risk analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities with company impact, informing proactive quality and security measures.

Utilized SIEM solutions to manage event logging, collection, monitoring, analysis, retention, and archival, enhancing data-driven insights for system stability.

Applied functional knowledge in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches, ensuring robust network environments for critical applications.

Researched and implemented Cybersecurity best practices, staying current with industry trends to enhance overall system resilience and reliability.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Summary

Analyzed business requirements and developed robust test automation solutions, contributing to the quality assurance of banking applications.

Highlights

Developed test automation scripts from scratch using Gherkin syntax and JavaScript, enhancing testing efficiency and coverage.

Managed CI/CD test execution modules, analyzing test results and preparing detailed reports to inform stakeholders on application quality.

Co-ordinated with clients and Business Analysts to gather test and business requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.

Planned and managed automation test efforts for weekly sprints, achieving consistent delivery targets and improving release cycles.

Executed SQL queries using MySQL to retrieve and manage test data, ensuring data integrity and effective test scenario validation.

Maintained Test Plans and onboarding information, facilitating smooth integration for new team members and consistent test execution.

Accenture

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Test Automation Eng. Specialist

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Summary

Specialized in developing and managing test automation frameworks, significantly improving software quality and efficiency for diverse projects.

Highlights

Developed test automation scripts using Gherkin / BDD syntax and JavaScript from scratch, accelerating testing cycles by 20%.

Managed CI/CD test execution modules, analyzing results and preparing detailed reports to provide actionable insights into software quality.

Co-ordinated effectively with clients and Business Analysts to align test strategies with business requirements and project goals.

Planned and managed automation test efforts for weekly sprints, ensuring timely delivery and comprehensive coverage.

Executed SQL queries using MySQL to retrieve and manage test data, ensuring robust data validation within test environments.

Maintained Test Plans and application environment documentation, streamlining processes for new joiners and enhancing team productivity.

Pacom Systems

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Test Engineer

Sydney, Australia, Australia

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Summary

Managed end-to-end testing processes, from test plan development to execution and reporting, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Highlights

Managed the full lifecycle of Test Plan documents, Test Cases, and Test Reports, ensuring comprehensive and structured testing.

Participated actively in daily SCRUM and Sprint planning meetings, contributing to agile development and efficient project delivery.

Executed Functional Testing, Regression Testing, and End-to-End Testing, identifying critical defects and ensuring software stability.

Developed clear test execution reports with necessary log files and screenshots, facilitating rapid defect resolution by development teams.

Created and managed test beds in VMWare and Hyper-V environments, ensuring robust and scalable testing infrastructure.

Migrated SharePoint 2013 from a local physical machine to Microsoft's Azure Cloud Service, enhancing accessibility and scalability.

Education

Visvesvariah Technological University, India

India, India
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B.E. Computer Science

Bharatesh Polytechnic, Accredited to AICTE New Delhi

India, India
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Diploma Computer Science

Languages

English

Certificates

CYSA+

CompTIA

OSCP (In Progress)

Offensive Security

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

CEH v11

EC-Council

MTA: Introduction to Programming using Python

Microsoft

Skills

Test Automation & Engineering

Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, End-to-end testing, BDD Test Scenario Design, Test Case Design, Cypress, JavaScript, Playwright, TypeScript, REST API Automation, Web Application Automation, Risk-based Testing, Defect Analysis, Triage, Testability Improvements, Quality Improvements, API Testing, API Validation, CI/CD Pipelines (Azure DevOps), Agile Delivery, Team Mentoring.

AI & AI Quality Engineering

AI/LLM Application Testing, LLM Evaluation with DeepEval, Promptfoo for Red-teaming LLM apps, GitHub Copilot, Claude, AI-generated Quality Contracts, Intents, Acceptance Criteria Evaluation, MCP Server Testing, AI Assisted Test Generation.

Web Application and API Security

Web and API Security Testing, OWASP Top 10 (API, LLM, Web), Burp Suite, Authentication & Authorization Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Threat Modeling, Secure SDLC, Security Validation & Remediation Testing.