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Hi, I'm Abdul-Gafar Bello, a Lead QA Engineer with 10+ years of experience driving test strategy, automation, and quality outcomes for complex, regulated software across aerospace, defense, gaming, energy, and commercial domains. I specialize in architecting scalable automation frameworks, embedding testing into CI/CD pipelines, and using metrics to improve reliability, coverage, and release confidence. I am a hands-on technical leader with deep Python automation expertise, strong cross-functional communication skills, and a passion for building high-performing QA teams and automation-first quality cultures. I focus on risk-based testing, CI/CD integration, and metrics-driven improvements to enhance coverage and release confidence.…Hi, I'm Abdul-Gafar Bello, a Lead QA Engineer with 10+ years of experience driving test strategy, automation, and quality outcomes for complex, regulated software across aerospace, defense, gaming, energy, and commercial domains. I specialize in architecting scalable automation frameworks, embedding testing into CI/CD pipelines, and using metrics to improve reliability, coverage, and release confidence. I am a hands-on technical leader with deep Python automation expertise, strong cross-functional communication skills, and a passion for building high-performing QA teams and automation-first quality cultures. I focus on risk-based testing, CI/CD integration, and metrics-driven improvements to enhance coverage and release confidence.

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Hi, I'm Abdul-Gafar Bello, a Lead QA Engineer with 10+ years of experience driving test strategy, automation, and quality outcomes for complex, regulated software across aerospace, defense, gaming, energy, and commercial domains. I specialize in architecting scalable automation frameworks, embedding testing into CI/CD pipelines, and using metrics to improve reliability, coverage, and release confidence. I am a hands-on technical leader with deep Python automation expertise, strong cross-functional communication skills, and a passion for building high-performing QA teams and automation-first quality cultures. I focus on risk-based testing, CI/CD integration, and metrics-driven improvements to enhance coverage and release confidence.…Hi, I'm Abdul-Gafar Bello, a Lead QA Engineer with 10+ years of experience driving test strategy, automation, and quality outcomes for complex, regulated software across aerospace, defense, gaming, energy, and commercial domains. I specialize in architecting scalable automation frameworks, embedding testing into CI/CD pipelines, and using metrics to improve reliability, coverage, and release confidence. I am a hands-on technical leader with deep Python automation expertise, strong cross-functional communication skills, and a passion for building high-performing QA teams and automation-first quality cultures. I focus on risk-based testing, CI/CD integration, and metrics-driven improvements to enhance coverage and release confidence.

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Hi, I’m Abdul-Gafar Bello, a Lead QA Engineer with 10+ years of experience driving test strategy, automation, and quality outcomes for complex, regulated software across aerospace, defense, gaming, energy, and commercial domains. I specialize in architecting scalable automation frameworks, embedding testing into CI/CD pipelines, and using metrics to improve reliability, coverage, and release confidence.

I am a hands-on technical leader with deep Python automation expertise, strong cross-functional communication skills, and a passion for building high-performing QA teams and automation-first quality cultures. I focus on risk-based testing, CI/CD integration, and metrics-driven improvements to enhance coverage and release confidence.

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Lead Software QA Engineer (Aerospace & Defense) at Booz Allen Hamilton

January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025

Led the QA strategy for mission-critical aerospace software, owning test strategy, automation direction, and release-level quality decisions across environments. Designed and implemented Python-based automation frameworks, improving automation ROI by 35–40% through reduced manual effort and faster regression cycles. Specialized in supporting aerospace projects, planning and executing comprehensive test plans for flight card software used in jets, and leveraging Cypress for efficient testing. Coordinated investigation and resolution of quality issues in mission-critical aerospace systems, partnering with engineering and stakeholders through containment and closure. Supported process execution and quality governance in regulated aerospace environments, ensuring adherence to standards and expectations. Partnered with DevOps and Engineering to ensure CI/CD pipeline stability, reliable automated execution, and fast feedback loops. Tracked quality issues across their lifecycle, ensuring pr

Software QA Engineer II (Commercial / Gaming) at PlayStation (Sony Interactive Entertainment)

January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023

Partnered with developers to debug complex issues spanning frontend, backend services, and test infrastructure. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enforce quality gates, improve release predictability, and shorten feedback cycles. Collaborated with Engineering and Product teams to assess test coverage, risk, and release impact of feature changes. Led root cause analysis for system defects and data anomalies, identifying contributing factors and validating corrective actions.

Software QA Engineer (Energy & Commercial Tech) at Zola Tanzania

March 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021

Developed SQL-driven validation frameworks and reusable automation scripts to support large-scale commercial and energy platforms. Mentored QA engineers on automation best practices, test design, and root-cause analysis, raising overall team quality standards. Supported corrective and preventive action planning by translating technical findings into actionable quality improvements.

Software QA Engineer (e-Commerce) at Western Dovetail

June 1, 2016 - February 1, 2019

Led regression and performance analysis initiatives, improving release quality by 18%. Modeled defect patterns and cycle-time trends, reducing time-to-resolution by 40%. Supported release planning through defect analysis, test execution reporting, and risk assessment.

Software QA Engineer at Andela

August 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016

Authored system-level test plans and executed black-box and gray-box testing in Agile environments. Built early automation and validation frameworks to improve test coverage and system reliability. Collaborated with distributed teams to establish consistent QA standards and testing practices.

Logistics Sergeant at US Army Reserves

June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2025

Managed accountability for millions of dollars in equipment with zero audit discrepancies. Led documentation compliance and operational readiness in high-stakes, regulated environments.