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Hi, I’m Jan B. Odabashi, a Senior Test Automation Engineer with extensive experience in UI and API testing using Playwright, Selenium, and Rest Assured. I design cross-browser, mobile-friendly test frameworks and integrate automated suites into Jenkins CI/CD to streamline releases. I enjoy collaborating in Agile/Scrum teams to improve product quality and reliability.
In my roles at WideOrbit, Total Wine & More, and Bank of America, I’ve led test strategies, built reusable automation components, and driven data validation and backend testing to ensure robust software delivery.
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Sr. Test Automation Engineer at WideOrbit
September 1, 2023 - PresentDesigned and implemented a hybrid automation framework using Playwright for modern UI testing and Selenium for legacy web apps, integrated with TestNG and Maven to drive high-quality releases. Developed comprehensive API automation suites with Rest Assured while performing manual QA testing on geolocation, search, and filtering features, improving the reliability of backend services. Configured Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to automatically trigger test execution on code commits, reducing regression cycle time by 35%. Authored detailed test strategies and created parameterized Playwright tests for cross-browser execution, improving maintainability with page object models. Executed SQL and PostgreSQL queries for backend data validation during UI/API test execution, reinforcing data integrity. Collaborated with business analysts and developers in daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions, enhancing team communication and project alignment. Leveraged analytical skills to manage defect triagi
QA Automation Developer at Total Wine & More
October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2023Automated UI workflows using Selenium and later migrated high-priority test cases to Playwright, enhancing overall execution speed and reliability. Built data-driven API test suites with Rest Assured and integrated Postman collections for quick regression checks, and conducted manual QA testing for search and filtering workflows. Developed reusable page object components to reduce script maintenance by 40% and implemented cross-browser testing across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Implemented database validation tests using PostgreSQL queries, ensuring transactional accuracy and system reliability, and supported automated QA testing of backend processes. Incorporated test automation tools into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for nightly regression runs, supporting continuous integration best practices. Engaged in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement, employing BDD practices to improve collaboration and clarity of requirements.
QA Engineer at Bank of America
March 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020Automated key UI regression suites using Selenium WebDriver with Java and TestNG, improving test coverage and reliability. Conducted API contract testing using Postman and Rest Assured to validate service responses, ensuring consistent and reliable API performance. Used Jenkins to schedule automated runs for nightly builds and smoke tests, enhancing build efficiency and early detection of issues. Validated database transactions using complex SQL queries in PostgreSQL, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Collaborated with developers to resolve defects and enhance automation stability, leading to improved software quality and reduced downtime.
Education
Associate Degree at Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC)
October 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020Bachelor's Degree at Damascus University
September 1, 1998 - August 1, 2010Qualifications
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