I earned my Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science at 16, and I’ve spent my career helping teams deliver software with confidence. I’m a Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET with 8+ years of experience designing scalable automation frameworks, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and boosting reliability across distributed systems. I specialize in Playwright, Selenium, API testing, and performance testing, with strong Python and Java skills. I’ve built automation from the ground up, led multi-team onboarding, and accelerated release cycles through automation and AI-assisted development. I’ve worked in both full-time and contract roles, partnering with engineering leadership to deliver high-impact QA solutions, improve system performance, and scale testing across multiple teams. I thrive in collaborative environments, design pragmatic test strategies, and focus on long-term maintainability and quality.

ALEX DZHOHARIDZE

I earned my Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science at 16, and I’ve spent my career helping teams deliver software with confidence. I’m a Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET with 8+ years of experience designing scalable automation frameworks, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and boosting reliability across distributed systems. I specialize in Playwright, Selenium, API testing, and performance testing, with strong Python and Java skills. I’ve built automation from the ground up, led multi-team onboarding, and accelerated release cycles through automation and AI-assisted development. I’ve worked in both full-time and contract roles, partnering with engineering leadership to deliver high-impact QA solutions, improve system performance, and scale testing across multiple teams. I thrive in collaborative environments, design pragmatic test strategies, and focus on long-term maintainability and quality.

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I earned my Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science at 16, and I’ve spent my career helping teams deliver software with confidence. I’m a Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET with 8+ years of experience designing scalable automation frameworks, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and boosting reliability across distributed systems. I specialize in Playwright, Selenium, API testing, and performance testing, with strong Python and Java skills. I’ve built automation from the ground up, led multi-team onboarding, and accelerated release cycles through automation and AI-assisted development.

I’ve worked in both full-time and contract roles, partnering with engineering leadership to deliver high-impact QA solutions, improve system performance, and scale testing across multiple teams. I thrive in collaborative environments, design pragmatic test strategies, and focus on long-term maintainability and quality.

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Work Experience

Senior QA Automation Engineer at Digital Integrity - Get Movers Canada
March 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Developed QA automated test framework using Selenium and Playwright with Python, Pytest and Behave for testing web UI, hybrid tests, functionality, databases, integration, APIs, internal processes, regression, functional and non-functional tests, end-to-end tests, acceptance tests, and smoke tests. Conducted performance testing with Grafana K6 and JMeter, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and improve the efficiency of the development process. Designed and implemented automated testing processes, including test plans, test cases, and documentation, to ensure thorough validation of software functionality.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at QA consultants - Ontario Ministry of Transportation
February 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Designed and implemented a full QA automation solution for software testing using best practices, multiple frameworks, technologies, tools and programming languages for testing Web UI, functionality, Databases, integration, API , performance, internal processes, Regression, integration tests, functional tests, non functional, tests, end to end tests, acceptance tests, smoke tests. Developed Python Pytest Behave automation framework Selenium and Playwright based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Maintained and Modified Java and TestNG automation framework Selenium based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Improved test coverage with Katalon Studio (using Java and Groovy). Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Designed technical architectures and strategic road maps for QA automation. Conducted performance testing using Jmeter and K6 (Playwright engine) resolving
QA Automation Engineer at QA consultants - Jewelers Mutual USA
February 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Designed and implemented a full QA automation solution for software testing using best practices, multiple frameworks, technologies, tools and programming languages for testing Web UI, functionality, Databases, integration, API , performance, internal processes, Regression, integration tests, functional tests, non functional tests, end to end tests, acceptance tests, smoke tests. Developed Python Pytest Behave automation framework Selenium based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Maintained and Modified C# automation framework Selenium, Specflow, BDD, .Net based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Enhanced mobile app quality by developing automated tests using Appium, Android Studio. Conducted performance testing using Jmeter and K6 (Playwright engine) resolving performance bottlenecks. Designed and implemented automated test
QA Automation Engineer at Marvell Technologies, Cisco
July 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Created and maintained automation frameworks for big business networking devices (Cisco) using Python Pytest Selenium and other frameworks, technologies, tools and programming languages for testing Web UI, Databases, integration, API , performance API, internal processes, regression, integration tests, functional tests, non functional tests, end to end tests and acceptance tests, smoke tests for testing Networking Cisco Devices Software. Maintained and Modified Python Pytest automation framework Selenium, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Configured security features for automated testing of networking devices. Designed and executed API and performance tests for networking. Authored technical documentation and training materials for QA processes. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Designed and implemented manual and automated testing processes, testing plans, test cases, Documentation and Presentations.
Networking and Cyber Security Engineer at Cyber security IDF
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Led a team of 12 engineers, focusing on network security solutions. Designed and implemented secure networking solutions for military bases. Managed encryption and file tracking systems within the IDF network. Developed security policies and procedures to protect sensitive information. Collaborated with military units to ensure cohesive security strategies.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Digital Integrity - Get Movers Canada
March 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Developed QA automated test framework using Selenium and Playwright with Python, Pytest and Behave for testing web UI, hybrid tests, functionality, databases, integration, APIs, internal processes, regression, functional and non-functional tests, end-to-end tests, acceptance tests, and smoke tests. Conducted performance testing with Grafana K6 and JMeter, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and improve the efficiency of the development process.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Ontario Ministry of Transportation (QA consultants)
February 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Designed and implemented a full QA automation solution for software testing using best practices, multiple frameworks, technologies, tools and programming languages for testing Web UI, functionality, Databases, integration, API , performance, internal processes, Regression, integration tests, functional tests, non functional, tests, end to end tests, acceptance tests, smoke tests. Developed Python Pytest Behave automation framework Selenium and Playwright based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Maintained and Modified Java and TestNG automation framework Selenium based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Improved test coverage with Katalon Studio (using Java and Groovy). Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Designed technical architectures and strategic road maps for QA automation. Conducted performance testing using Jmeter and K6 (Playwright engine) resolving
QA Automation Engineer at Jewelers Mutual USA (QA consultants)
February 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Designed and implemented a full QA automation solution for software testing using best practices, multiple frameworks, technologies, tools and programming languages for testing Web UI, functionality, Databases, integration, API , performance, internal processes, Regression, integration tests, functional tests, non functional tests, end to end tests, acceptance tests, smoke tests. Developed Python Pytest Behave automation framework Selenium based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Maintained and Modified C# automation framework Selenium, Specflow, BDD, .Net based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Enhanced mobile app quality by developing automated tests using Appium, Android Studio. Conducted performance testing using Jmeter and K6 (Playwright engine) resolving performance bottlenecks. Designed and implemented automated test
QA Automation Engineer at Marvell Technologies, Cisco
July 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Created and maintained automation frameworks for big business networking devices (Cisco) using best practices, multiple frameworks, technologies, tools and programming languages for testing Web UI, Databases, integration, API , performance API, internal processes, regression, integration tests, functional tests, non functional tests, end to end tests and acceptance tests, smoke tests for testing Networking Cisco Devices Software. Maintained and Modified Python Pytest automation framework Selenium, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Configured security features for automated testing of networking devices. Designed and executed API and performance tests for networking. Authored technical documentation and training materials for QA processes. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Designed and implemented manual and automated testing processes, testing plans, test cases, Documentation and Presentations.
Networking and Cyber Security Engineer at Cyber security IDF
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Led a team of 12 engineers, focusing on network security solutions. Designed and implemented secure networking solutions for military bases. Managed encryption and file tracking systems within the IDF network. Developed security policies and procedures to protect sensitive information. Collaborated with military units to ensure cohesive security strategies.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Digital Integrity - Get Movers Canada
March 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Developed QA automated test framework using Selenium and Playwright with Python, Pytest and Behave for testing web UI, hybrid tests, functionality, databases, integration, APIs, internal processes, regression, functional and non-functional tests, end-to-end tests, acceptance tests, and smoke tests. Conducted performance testing with Grafana K6 and JMeter, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and improve the efficiency of the development process. Designed and implemented automated testing processes, including test plans, test cases, documentation, to ensure thorough validation of software functionality.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Ontario Ministry of Transportation
February 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Designed and implemented a full QA automation solution for software testing using best practices, multiple frameworks, technologies, tools and programming languages for testing Web UI, functionality, Databases, integration, API, performance, internal processes, Regression, integration tests, functional tests, non functional tests, end to end tests, acceptance tests, smoke tests. Developed Python Pytest Behave automation framework Selenium and Playwright based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud. Maintained and modified Java and TestNG automation framework Selenium based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud. Improved test coverage with Katalon Studio (Java and Groovy). Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Designed technical architectures and strategic road maps for QA automation. Conducted performance testing using Jmeter and K6 (Playwright engine) resolving performance bottlenecks. Mentored junior QA engineers in test automa
QA Automation Engineer at Jewelers Mutual USA
February 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Designed and implemented a full QA automation solution for software testing using best practices, multiple frameworks, technologies, tools and programming languages for testing Web UI, functionality, Databases, integration, API, performance, internal processes, Regression, integration tests, functional tests, non functional tests, end to end tests, acceptance tests, smoke tests. Developed Python Pytest Behave automation framework Selenium based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud. Maintained and Modified C# automation framework Selenium, Specflow, BDD, .Net based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Enhanced mobile app quality by developing automated tests using Appium, Android Studio. Conducted performance testing using Jmeter and K6 (Playwright engine). Designed and implemented automated testing processes, testing plans, test cases, documentation and presentations. Mentored junior QA e
QA Automation Engineer at Marvell Technologies, Cisco
July 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Created and maintained automation frameworks for big business networking devices (Cisco) using best practices, multiple frameworks, technologies, tools and programming languages for testing Web UI, Databases, integration, API, performance API, internal processes, regression, integration tests, functional tests, non functional tests, end to end tests and acceptance tests, smoke tests for testing Networking Cisco Devices Software. Maintained and Modified Python Pytest automation framework Selenium, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Configured security features for automated testing of networking devices. Designed and executed API and performance tests for networking. Authored technical documentation and training materials for QA processes. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Designed and implemented manual and automated testing processes, testing plans, test cases, documentation and presentations.
Networking and Cyber Security Engineer at Cyber security IDF
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Led a team of 12 engineers, focusing on network security solutions. Designed and implemented secure networking solutions for military bases. Managed encryption and file tracking systems within the IDF network. Developed security policies and procedures to protect sensitive information. Collaborated with military units to ensure cohesive security strategies.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Digital Integrity - Get Movers Canada
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Led the development of a QA automated test framework using Selenium and Playwright with Python, Pytest, and Behave to validate web UI, hybrid tests, functionality, databases, integrations, internal processes, regression, acceptance and smoke tests. Implemented end-to-end and non-functional testing, and defined test plans and documentation. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing, accelerating release cycles and improving product quality. Conducted performance testing using Grafana, K6, and JMeter to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance under realistic load. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to onboard automation, align testing strategy with business goals, and drive adoption of new tooling and processes.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Ontario Ministry of Transportation
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Designed and implemented a full QA automation solution for software testing using best practices, multiple frameworks, technologies, tools and programming languages for testing Web UI, functionality, Databases, integration, API, performance, internal processes, Regression, integration tests, functional tests, non functional, tests, end to end tests, acceptance tests, smoke tests. Developed Python Pytest/Behave automation framework Selenium and Playwright based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud. Maintained and Modified Java and TestNG automation framework Selenium based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Improved test coverage with Katalon Studio (using Java and Groovy). Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Designed technical architectures and strategic road maps for QA automation. Conducted performance testing using JMeter and K6 (Playwright engine) resolving performance bottlenecks. Design
QA Automation Engineer at Jewelers Mutual USA
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Designed and implemented a full QA automation solution for software testing using best practices, multiple frameworks, technologies, tools and programming languages for testing Web UI, functionality, Databases, integration, API , performance, internal processes, Regression, integration tests, functional tests, non functional tests, end to end tests, acceptance tests, smoke tests. Developed Python Pytest/Behave automation framework Selenium based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Maintained and Modified C# automation framework Selenium, Specflow, BDD, .Net based, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Enhanced mobile app quality by developing automated tests using Appium, Android Studio. Conducted performance testing using Jmeter and K6 (Playwright engine) resolving performance bottlenecks. Designed and implemented automated test
QA Automation Engineer at Marvell Technologies, Cisco
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019
Created and maintained automation frameworks for big business networking devices (Cisco) using best practices, multiple frameworks, technologies, tools and programming languages for testing Web UI, Databases, integration, API , performance API, internal processes, regression, integration tests, functional tests, non functional tests, end to end tests and acceptance tests, smoke tests for testing Networking Cisco Devices Software. Maintained and Modified Python Pytest automation framework Selenium, including integration with CI/CD and Azure cloud, improving testing efficiency. Configured security features for automated testing of networking devices. Designed and executed API and performance tests for networking. Authored technical documentation and training materials for QA processes. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Designed and implemented manual and automated testing processes, testing plans, test cases, Documentation and Presentations.
Networking and Cyber Security Engineer at IDF
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Led a team of 12 engineers, focusing on network security solutions. Designed and implemented secure networking solutions for military bases. Managed encryption and file tracking systems within the IDF network. Developed security policies and procedures to protect sensitive information. Collaborated with military units to ensure cohesive security strategies.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Get Movers Canada
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Sole QA Automation Engineer working directly with the Founder and Director to define and implement the company’s end-to-end testing strategy. Built a Python-based automation framework (Pytest, Selenium, and Playwright) to validate critical business workflows across UI and API layers. Achieved 80%+ coverage of core user flows, integrated automation into CI/CD pipelines, and reduced regression testing time by approximately 40% through automated validation. Implemented end-to-end testing for payment systems, quote generation, and multi-service integrations; conducted performance/load testing with k6 to identify bottlenecks and improve system performance under load. Collaborated closely with developers to review implementations, crafted scalable test strategies, and produced comprehensive documentation and best practices. Leveraged AI-assisted testing tools to accelerate test development and code quality, delivering scalable QA solutions for long-term maintenance.
Networking and Cyber Security Engineer at IDF (Israel Defense Forces)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Led a team of 12 engineers responsible for securing critical military network infrastructure. Designed secure networking architectures ensuring high availability and data protection. Managed encryption systems and implemented cybersecurity controls for sensitive systems; developed and enforced security policies and operational procedures across multiple units.

Education

BSc at Holon Institute of Technology
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2012
BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science at Holon Institute of Technology
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2012
BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science at Holon Institute of Technology
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2012
BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science at Holon Institute of Technology
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2012
BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science at Holon Institute of Technology
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2012
BSc at Holon Institute of Technology
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2012

Qualifications

CCNA
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Cisco CCNA
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Cisco CCNA
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
Cisco CCNA Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Cisco CCNA Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
CCNA
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Telecommunications, Education