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Yoel Asihel

Yoel Asihel

Software Automation Engineer
Houston,TX

Summary

  • Over 5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation, a strong passion for building efficient and scalable testing solutions. Specialized skills in Selenium WebDriver(Java), Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit, Jenkins, and Git complement a strong background in Agile (Scrum) environments, promoting seamless collaboration across teams.
  • Expertise spans manual and automated testing, including, Smoke, Functional, Regression, Integration, API, and database Testing, ensuring top-notch software quality at every stage.
  • Extensive work with BDD, TDD, Hybrid, and Data-Driven Frameworks enhances testing processes, utilizing Cucumber for BDD, POM for maintainability, and Jenkins for CI/CD automation.
  • Experience in defect tracking with Jira and API testing with REST Assured confirming that issues are caught early and resolved.
  • Known for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and sharp attention to detail. Also, someone who thrives in fast-paced environments by bringing enthusiasm to learning and tackling new challenges.

Skills

Languages: Java, SQL, HTML, JSON, Gherkin

Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, Rest-Assured, REST API

Testing Frameworks: POM, BDD

Build Tools; Maven

Databases: MySQL, Oracle

Version Control: Git, GitHub

Methodologies: Waterfall, Agile/Scrum

CI/CD: Jenkins

API Testing: Postman

Operating systems: Windows/Mac OS

Work History

QA Automation Engineer

Progressive Insurance
11.2021 - 03.2025
  • Supported agile development methodologies by participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.
  • Managed defect tracking process using bug-tracking tools, providing timely updates on issue resolution progress to stakeholders.
  • Built Java-based automation frameworks using Selenium and Cucumber for insurance applications(policy management, claims processing, underwriting).
  • Implemented data-driven testing approaches for more efficient and accurate validation of insurance pricing models, renewals, and claims settlements.

QA Automation Engineer

H&r Block
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed and integrated automated test suites into the Jenkins CI/CD pipeline, ensuring reliable and continuous testing.
  • Created and executed test cases for tax software applications and web pages, validating compliance, calculations, and user workflows.
  • Conducted regression testing to prevent defects in e-filing, deductions, and tax return processing.
  • collaborated with developers and cross-functional teams to define test strategies, objectives, and timelines.
  • Provided timely feedback on software quality, ensuring smooth deployments and system reliability.
  • Reviewed and refined user stories & acceptance criteria, improving test coverage and requirement clarity.
  • Stayed updated on industry best practices and emerging QA trends to enhance automation strategies.

QA Manual Tester

H&r Block
04.2019 - 10.2020
  • Performed 100+ manual tests on tax software web applications, ensuring accurate e-filing, deductions, and tax return processing.
  • Executed test scripts, logged defects, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
  • Created detailed test cases based on project specifications, user stories, and business requirements.
  • Identified, prioritized, and reported defects using Jira, ensuring clear documentation and quick resolution.
  • Conducted ad hoc testing to uncover usability issues, system anomalies, and unexpected behaviors not covered by formal test cases.
  • Reviewed requirements and test objectives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business needs.
  • Ensured compliance and accuracy in tax calculations by performing rigorous manual validation of system functionality.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
08.2014 - 05.2018

Certification

  • CSQA - Certified Software Quality Analyst
  • Syntax Technologies Boot camp SDET/QA certification.

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