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Zaid Kuba

Summary

Results-driven Software Test Engineer with a proven track record at Glidewell Dental, specializing in workflow automation and system integration. Expert in Django and PostgreSQL, I led the design of a cloud-based SaaS platform that enhanced operational efficiency. Adept at cross-team collaboration, I consistently deliver scalable solutions that meet business needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Test Engineer - Internal Tools & Automation

Glidewell Dental
07.2024 - Current
  • Conducted testing and validation for internal platforms built to support case processing, device integration, and lab technician workflows.
  • Built and executed manual and automated test plans; logged and tracked bugs with engineering teams.

Full Stack Engineer / Platform Architect

Private Sector Client
07.2022 - Current
  • Engineered custom multi-tenant SaaS platform for managing case lifecycle workflows and reporting.
  • Developed end-to-end modules for workflow automation, case routing, and user access controls.
  • Maintained system integrations via REST APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange with external platforms.
  • Created monitoring tools and compliance reports, enhancing system reliability and health.
  • Served as technical lead in translating business requirements into scalable features using Django and PostgreSQL.

R&P Manager

Glidewell Dental
02.2021 - 06.2024
  • Led the design and launch of new digital dental products, improving lab efficiency and scaling production.
  • Defined product requirements, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and guided go-to-market strategy.

Design Supervisor

Glidewell Dental
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Supervised a team of dental designers, focusing on quality control and digital design workflow improvements.
  • Rolled out automated case routing and review pipelines to streamline operations.

Technical Process Specialist - LabOps

Glidewell Dental
02.2017 - 01.2020
  • Owned critical processes across lab departments, focusing on workflow mapping, system analysis, and operational improvements.
  • Designed SOPs and collaborated on software tooling for lab operations.
  • Independently designed and deployed a cloud-based SaaS platform to automate case workflows and user permissions, adopted by multiple clients in the dental industry.
  • Served as technical lead on cross-functional teams at Glidewell Dental, improving digital operations across R&P, lab process design, and internal testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

U.O.T
Iraq
10.2008

Skills

  • Workflow automation and ITSM concepts
  • Django and Python
  • REST APIs and database management
  • PostgreSQL and SQLite
  • System integration and deployment
  • Dashboard and UI development
  • CI/CD and Git
  • Docker and service management concepts
  • Custom workflows and case lifecycle management
  • User role and access control
  • Monitoring and compliance
  • Agile methodologies
  • Cross-team collaboration

Certification

  • Master Certification in Python, Completed
  • Full Stack Development, Completed - Includes Frontend & Backend APIs
  • ITIL Foundation, In Progress
  • C# Certification, In Progress
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, In Progress
  • REST API Design & Integration, Completed

Projects

ASIGA Printer Workflow Simulator, Built a custom simulator replicating ASIGA printer behavior to bypass Composer dependencies. Enabled safe testing of print job pipelines using Flask and mock job data. ATS Bypass Toolkit (Flask), Engineered a lightweight web tool to analyze how modern ATS systems interpret and rank resumes. Used for refining keyword targeting and layout optimization. Mini Game Studio (Python), Developed multiple arcade-style games (DinoDash, RiverRaid, MineSweep, Snakes & Ladders) using event-driven logic and collision systems with Pygame and Tkinter. 3D Mesh Tools for Dental Design, Created scripts to convert .pts to XYZ formats and back, assisting in precision mapping of scan points. Built interpreters for 3Shape and Exocad margin file formats to streamline restoration workflows. Developed a 3D mesh analyzer for STL models, including margin detection and area-based comparison tools. Halfmoon Mesh Manipulation Suite, Designed experimental utilities for STL and mesh editing using a custom approach nicknamed Halfmoon, enabling users to smooth, slice, and inspect mesh geometries. Focused on mesh cleanup, margin verification, and model integrity analysis.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Enterprise automation
  • ITSM-style systems
  • Building scalable digital solutions using cloud and open-source tech

Timeline

Software Test Engineer - Internal Tools & Automation

Glidewell Dental
07.2024 - Current

Full Stack Engineer / Platform Architect

Private Sector Client
07.2022 - Current

R&P Manager

Glidewell Dental
02.2021 - 06.2024

Design Supervisor

Glidewell Dental
02.2020 - 01.2021

Technical Process Specialist - LabOps

Glidewell Dental
02.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

U.O.T