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Hi there! I’m Kumarbek Kapar, a QA Automation Engineer with 7+ years of experience designing scalable automation frameworks for enterprise applications. I bring a solid foundation in functional, regression, and exploratory testing, built on Agile and CI/CD practices.
I excel at boosting test coverage, reducing manual testing by 60%, and improving release quality through advanced automation and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy exploring AI-assisted testing approaches and using tools like Selenium, Jenkins, Sauce Labs, and GitHub Copilot to streamline QA processes and deliver robust software.
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English
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Work Experience
Sr. Front-End Automation Engineer at Foot Locker Inc
November 1, 2019 - PresentDesigned and maintained scalable automation frameworks using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and TestNG to increase automation coverage to 60% for critical applications. Integrated Jenkins into CI/CD pipelines to support agile delivery, reducing build/test cycle time and enabling earlier defect detection by 30%. Executed 150+ cross-browser and cross-device tests via Sauce Labs & LambdaTest to ensure functional and UI consistency, supporting robust regression testing. Collaborated with developers, product owners, and QA peers to refine testable acceptance criteria during agile ceremonies, improving overall release stability. Leveraged GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted scripting and code quality improvements, increasing efficiency and reducing manual effort. Prototyped AI-driven testing approaches using Cursor IDE + Firebase to advance structured QA processes.
Software Engineer in Test at U.S. Bank
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2019Enhanced BDD-based Selenium automation frameworks to reduce flaky test failures, bolstering QA practices and long-term maintainability. Automated high-risk and high-priority test cases to decrease regression cycle time by 20%, reinforcing robust functional, integration, and regression testing. Developed and maintained 90+ automated test cases for UI and API endpoints, ensuring alignment with evolving functional requirements and agile methodologies. Conducted SQL-based backend validations to ensure data integrity and support comprehensive integration testing. Performed targeted smoke and sanity testing for production releases to minimize post-release defects and support continuous quality improvement.
Software Engineer in Test at ShopRunner
October 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017Created 50+ automated UI test cases using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Maven, reducing manual regression efforts and supporting agile QA processes. Automated daily smoke tests within Jenkins to provide rapid feedback and enhance early detection of build issues, adhering to CI/CD best practices. Reported and documented 80+ defects in Jira with clear reproduction steps, strengthening defect management and promoting effective test management practices. Contributed to CI/CD pipeline enhancements to improve build stability and accelerate release cycles, aligning QA deliverables with agile sprint goals.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Foot Locker, Inc
November 1, 2019 - PresentDesigned and maintained scalable automation frameworks using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and TestNG; enhanced QA methodologies and increased automation coverage to 60% for critical applications. Integrated Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to support agile delivery, reducing build/test cycle time and fostering early defect detection by 30%. Executed 150+ cross-browser and cross-device tests via Sauce Labs & LambdaTest, ensuring functional and UI consistency while supporting robust regression testing.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Foot Locker Inc
November 1, 2019 - PresentDesigned and maintained scalable automation frameworks (Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG), enhancing QA methodology and increasing automation coverage to 60% for critical applications.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Foot Locker, Inc.
November 1, 2019 - PresentDesigned and maintained scalable automation frameworks using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and TestNG, boosting automation coverage to 60% for critical applications. Integrated Jenkins into CI/CD pipelines to support Agile delivery, reducing build/test cycle time and fostering early defect detection by 30%. Executed 150+ cross-browser and cross-device tests via Sauce Labs and LambdaTest, ensuring functional and UI consistency while supporting robust regression testing. Collaborated with developers, product owners, and QA peers to refine testable acceptance criteria during Agile ceremonies, improving overall release stability. Leveraged GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted script generation and code quality improvements, streamlining processes and reducing manual effort. Prototyped AI-driven testing approaches using Cursor IDE + Firebase, contributing to the evolution of structured QA processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at American University in Central Asia
August 1, 1999 - June 1, 2003Bachelor of Arts at American University in Central Asia
August 1, 1999 - June 1, 2003Bachelor of Arts at American University in Central Asia
August 1, 1999 - June 1, 2003Bachelor of Arts at American University in Central Asia
August 1, 1999 - June 1, 2003Bachelor of Arts at American University in Central Asia
August 1, 1999 - June 1, 2003Bachelor of Arts at American University in Central Asia
August 1, 1999 - June 1, 2003Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Financial Services, Computers & Electronics
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