Seasoned QA Automation Engineer with extensive experience in automation testing, performance engineering, and DevOps integration across cloud, web, and client/server systems. I specialize in building automation frameworks, developing Selenium scripts in Java, and integrating continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions. I am focused on driving testing efficiency, improving product stability, and ensuring AODA accessibility and performance compliance.

Alexander Kalantarov

Seasoned QA Automation Engineer with extensive experience in automation testing, performance engineering, and DevOps integration across cloud, web, and client/server systems. I specialize in building automation frameworks, developing Selenium scripts in Java, and integrating continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions. I am focused on driving testing efficiency, improving product stability, and ensuring AODA accessibility and performance compliance.

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Seasoned QA Automation Engineer with extensive experience in automation testing, performance engineering, and DevOps integration across cloud, web, and client/server systems.

I specialize in building automation frameworks, developing Selenium scripts in Java, and integrating continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions. I am focused on driving testing efficiency, improving product stability, and ensuring AODA accessibility and performance compliance.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Performance Engineer at Thales
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and maintained Selenium WebDriver automation frameworks using Java and TestNG, improving regression coverage by 43% and reducing manual test cycles. Integrated automated tests into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and GitHub repositories, streamlining release processes and ensuring faster feedback loops. Executed end-to-end, load, and performance tests using LoadRunner and JMeter; identified and resolved bottlenecks that improved system response time by 20%. Managed AWS EC2 cloud test environments, optimizing test infrastructure usage and lowering cloud costs by 20%. Generated detailed performance reports with actionable metrics using New Relic and Linux monitoring tools to support release readiness assessments.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Ontario Public Service (OPS)
May 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Built and enhanced automation test frameworks using Selenium, Java, and TestNG, increasing regression efficiency by 30% and reducing repetitive manual testing. Designed and executed automation test suites for web and GIS applications, improving reliability across regression and smoke cycles and reducing production defects by 25–30%. Integrated automation into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation of builds and deployments. Conducted functional, integration, API, and system testing for Azure-hosted and GIS applications. Performed AODA/WCAG 2.0 accessibility testing using NVDA and PAC tools, ensuring compliance with provincial digital standards. Collaborated with Agile teams to align automation deliverables with project milestones and accelerate delivery. Reduced defect resolution time by up to 50% through structured lifecycle tracking and close coordination with developers and business teams.
Performance Test Engineer at TD Bank
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Executed integration, regression, and performance testing using LoadRunner and JMeter for high-traffic insurance applications. Developed and maintained automated LoadRunner scripts, improving execution reliability under peak load conditions. Conducted backend validation and messaging functionality tests, ensuring accurate transactional workflows. Collaborated in Agile sprints to align test objectives with development priorities, reducing rework and improving test efficiency by 25%. Logged and tracked defects using JIRA and Confluence, maintaining complete traceability and audit documentation.
Senior Performance Test Engineer at Finastra
August 1, 2017 - April 1, 2021
Led end-to-end performance and stress testing of Finastra DES MSFAA/eCert applications supporting government financial assistance programs, ensuring scalability and reliability under peak user loads. Developed, executed, and maintained performance test scripts using LoadRunner, StormRunner, JMeter, Postman, and SOAPUI for API, UI, and backend batch processes. Designed distributed load testing strategies simulating realistic user concurrency across multiple geographic locations to validate system capacity and response times. Analyzed performance data using AppDynamics and SQL Server Management Studio to profile application behavior and database query efficiency. Managed and restored mainframe database backups for consistent and repeatable test data setup, increasing test reliability by 50%.
Performance Test Lead at TD Bank
April 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Provided Unit, Functional, Integration, System, Regression, Load, Stress, Stability, Capacity and User Acceptance testing of TD Bank applications and infrastructure projects. Analyzed NFRs and recommended testing strategies. Delivered Performance Test Strategy and Test Plan documents. Created and maintained performance test scripts and data interfaces, and coordinated with CRM vendor and development teams. Led knowledge sharing and tracked tasks in JIRA.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Tashkent University
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
AODA Accessibility Certification at Province of Ontario
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Tashkent University
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025

Qualifications

Technical Training: C, C++, Visual C++ Programming
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
AODA Accessibility Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Technical Training: C, C++, Visual C++ Programming
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
AODA Accessibility Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Government

Experience Level

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Expert
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Intermediate

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