QA/Test Lead with 9+ years of experience in enterprise application testing, quality engineering, system integration testing, ETL/data validation, automation, and release governance across large-scale digital transformation programs. Proven expertise in defining end-to-end testing strategies, leading multi-stream testing initiatives, and driving quality assurance across Agile delivery environments. Experienced in functional, integration, non-functional, regression, performance, and API testing with strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, enterprise data platforms, and modern distributed architectures. Skilled in stakeholder communication, defect governance, quality metrics reporting, vendor coordination, and shift-left quality practices to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-performing enterprise solutions. Passionate about driving continuous improvement, innovation, and high-quality digital experiences in fast-paced enterprise environments.

Sikender Muhammad

QA/Test Lead with 9+ years of experience in enterprise application testing, quality engineering, system integration testing, ETL/data validation, automation, and release governance across large-scale digital transformation programs. Proven expertise in defining end-to-end testing strategies, leading multi-stream testing initiatives, and driving quality assurance across Agile delivery environments. Experienced in functional, integration, non-functional, regression, performance, and API testing with strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, enterprise data platforms, and modern distributed architectures. Skilled in stakeholder communication, defect governance, quality metrics reporting, vendor coordination, and shift-left quality practices to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-performing enterprise solutions. Passionate about driving continuous improvement, innovation, and high-quality digital experiences in fast-paced enterprise environments.

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QA/Test Lead with 9+ years of experience in enterprise application testing, quality engineering, system integration testing, ETL/data validation, automation, and release governance across large-scale digital transformation programs.

Proven expertise in defining end-to-end testing strategies, leading multi-stream testing initiatives, and driving quality assurance across Agile delivery environments. Experienced in functional, integration, non-functional, regression, performance, and API testing with strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, enterprise data platforms, and modern distributed architectures. Skilled in stakeholder communication, defect governance, quality metrics reporting, vendor coordination, and shift-left quality practices to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-performing enterprise solutions. Passionate about driving continuous improvement, innovation, and high-quality digital experiences in fast-paced enterprise environments.

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Work Experience

Test Lead / Test Coordinator at Wipro (Canada)
July 1, 2022 - Present
Coordinated testing efforts for multiple enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements and on-time delivery. Led and mentored junior testers, reviewed test design, and guided execution best practices. Developed and managed test plans, data, and strategies to ensure accurate coverage of functional and business processes. Facilitated daily status meetings with cross-functional teams, updating stakeholders on test progress, issues, and risks. Defined and tracked QA metrics including test coverage, defect density, and pass/fail rates. Supported automation testing with reusable automation suites integrated with Jenkins pipelines. Collaborated with business analysts to review requirements and ensure traceability from requirements to test cases to results. Authored test reports summarizing execution outcomes, defect trends, and release readiness recommendations.
QA Analyst at InfoTech Consulting
August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022
Reviewed business requirements and design specifications to develop test input for financial applications. Created, executed, and managed test plans, ensuring end-to-end data validation for ETL & BI systems. Tracked and reported defects and issues in HP ALM, working with developers and business teams for timely resolution. Supported automation by developing scripts and validating reports in BI tools (Cognos, MicroStrategy). Participated in UAT phases, coordinating business user testing and resolving escalated issues.
ETL Tester at Indax Internet Services
July 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Coordinated with business analysts to define testing requirements aligned to business objectives. Designed and executed test cases, test data, and test reports across SDLC and Agile projects. Performed integration, regression, and system testing for ETL and mainframe applications. Managed defect lifecycle using HP Quality Center, documenting resolutions and recurring defect trends. Prepared test documentation and reporting, ensuring transparency with stakeholders.
Project Test Lead (Automation) at Wipro (Canada)
July 1, 2022 - Present
Led end-to-end testing initiatives for enterprise-scale digital transformation and regulatory programs involving complex integrations, APIs, ETL workflows, and large-volume backend systems. Defined and implemented testing strategies covering SIT, regression, non-functional testing coordination, UAT, and release readiness. Managed defect governance, test execution tracking, quality metrics reporting, and risk assessment across multiple delivery streams. Built and maintained automation frameworks using Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber integrated with CI/CD pipelines; performed API and web service testing for enterprise integrations using REST and SOAP services. Coordinated testing across distributed teams and mentored junior QA resources; ensured security, privacy, and enterprise testing standards compliance.

Education

Diploma in OHS Management at Toronto, Canada
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics