About me
I am a highly experienced Project Manager (Testing) and Automation Test Architect based in Toronto, Canada, with a distinguished track record of over 13 years in IT software development and testing. I take immense satisfaction in meticulously crafting automation testing workflows that are designed to perfection, while consistently adhering to industry-leading frameworks and standards.
Within my role, I excel in overseeing and coordinating automation testing projects, encompassing the full spectrum of activities from conceptualization to implementation. I possess an exceptional aptitude for designing and developing cutting-edge automation testing frameworks that cater to diverse functional and non-functional testing requirements. Furthermore, I possess a remarkable proficiency in seamlessly integrating manual testing teams into the automation workflow through the deployment of enterprise-level, industry-standard automation test frameworks.
My unwavering objective throughout my career has been to drive the complete replacement of manual testing with automated solutions across multiple projects, thus bolstering reliability and instigating shorter regression test cycles. My past accomplishments bear testimony to my ability to create and implement highly successful frameworks based on a range of methodologies, including Data-Driven, Keyword-Driven, Page Object Model, and Hybrid approaches.
Beyond my professional commitments, I actively engage in various ventures that enhance my industry influence. As a part-time blogger and YouTuber, I continuously share my insights and expertise, fostering discussions on propelling automation testing to new heights. Additionally, I have previously served as a distinguished corporate trainer on testing technology, further solidifying my reputation as a thought leader in the field.
I relish the opportunity to delve into enriching conversations surrounding the advancement of automation testing, eagerly exploring the latest updates and state-of-the-art tools that shape the ever-evolving landscape of the automation industry.
My Expertise
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Automation Frameworks
Develop various automation frameworks for Web, Mobile native Apps, and API automation to solve functional testing, Accessibility testing, Visual testing, and Performance testing challenges in Quality Engineering.
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Test Monitoring and Dashboards
Create and setup dashboards to easily monitor automation test execution, test metrics, and test trends.
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TestOps - Continuous Testing in CI CD
Setup continuous testing pipelines as part of CI CD bbuilds on jenkins.
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Test Lab & Infrastructure
Create automation testing lab Infrastructure with Grids, external automation clouds such as BrowserStack, LambdaTest, Perfecto, SauceLabs.
Testimonials
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Doug Uno
Vikas is a great automation engineer, he was instrumental in designing and implementing our native mobile automation framework here at IBM. He has the ability to think ahead and design solutions that will have a lasting impact and be easy to reuse in the future. He also has great communications skills and can work with a wide range of people to come up with the right solution to a problem. If you are looking for a leader in the automation field, I highly recommend Vikas.
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Prachi Joglekar
I am following Vikas thange's articles, posts, Videos regularly. It been really a great knowledge addition helped me to know industrial practices more closely. His notes, videos are really helpful who wish to learn automation practices. Vikas shares his knowledge with all without any expectations and takes tremendous efforts for the needy one. Thanks Vikas for sharing your knowledge with me whenever required and thanks for your time for us. Great work and keep going.
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Chatur Sriganesh S
One of the best mentors ever, technically sound and an expert in building automation frameworks across various platforms.
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Parag Athavle
I will recommend him as a good resource of automation. He is having expertisation on diversified tools and techniques like web, mobile automation. He is strong technical resource, being an asset to any employer QA team.
