Mark Chanukaev
Software QA and Automation Team Leader
Pardes Hanna Karkur
Summary
Results-driven Experienced Software QA & Automation Team leader with extensive experience in AWS Cloud. Adept at designing and implementing effective testing strategies and automation solutions to ensure the quality and reliability of software products. Strong expertise in software system testing, CI/CD automation, and software reliability engineering. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to identify and address complex issues in software systems. Passionate about driving innovation in testing methodologies and ensuring seamless software delivery.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
QA and Automation Technical Leader
AWS
01.2018 - Current
- Served as the QA and Automation Tech Lead, responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies and frameworks for the organization's products
- Collaborated with stakeholders across different technology domains, including ARM-based servers, networking, and storage devices, to understand their unique testing requirements
- Developed and maintained robust test automation frameworks using Python, Pytest, and various AWS services (VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, OpenSearch) to ensure efficient and reliable testing
- Integrated test automation into the CI/CD pipeline, enabling faster feedback loops and more reliable software deployments
- Analyzed test results and generated reports to communicate the overall quality status and identify areas for improvement
- Collaborated with software development teams to identify and address quality issues throughout the software development lifecycle
System Integration & QA Team Leader
RADWIN
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Built a new QA Automation team from the ground up, defining a comprehensive testing architecture and procedures
- Led the system integration and validation activities for the Wi-Gig 60GHz (802.11ad) product
- Used a wide range of test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, GPS, power meters, and oscilloscopes, as well as IXIA, Xena, Wireshark, and other network analysis tools
Storage Replication and Networking QA Team Leader
Dell EMC
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led the networking and storage replication teams, comprising 4 engineers, in defining and testing network architecture physical and virtual (VMware)
- Served as the 'point of contact' for all networking issues in the product, troubleshooting and solving problems on customer sites
- Prepared best practice networking documents for the storage network, drawing on broad experience with BGP, ISIS, and OSPF protocols in the data center
- Developed automated tests using Python & Pytest to improve testing efficiency and coverage
Software Integration and Solution Leader
Oliver Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed and executed automated tests using Python to ensure the reliability and functionality of the SDN/NFV solutions
- Defined and tested NFV/SDN solutions, including vSwitch, DPDK, vRouter, and vQoS, leveraging expertise in IPv4/IPv6 networking
- Used virtualization platforms, such as VMware, and gained deep experience with Linux
- Leveraged IXIA and software-based traffic generators to test the network functionality and performance
Staff System Integration & QA Leader
Harmonic
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Served as the Technical Leader for the DOCSIS CMTS project, providing technical guidance
- Coached and mentored other test engineers, sharing best practices and technical expertise
- Designed and developed automated tests using Python and Bash to improve testing efficiency and coverage
- Assisted in the bring up and integration of hardware and software modules, ensuring seamless system integration
- Used advanced traffic generators, such as Spirent, IXIA, and N2X, to test the system's performance
System Test Architect and SQA Team Leader
PMC-Sierra
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Led a team of 4-6 engineers in validating and integrating complex FTTH SoC systems
- Planned, scheduled, and coordinated QA activities, ensuring efficient execution and timely delivery
- Validated the functionality of key software modules, such as APIs, software packages and tools
- Hands-on experience with L2 and L3 protocols like LAG, VLAN, STP, IGMP, MLD, OSPF
- Tested the QoS features, including classification, policing, queuing, and scheduling
- Collaborated closely with marketing, R&D, and CableLabs engineers to define the system and end-to-end test plans
- Defined the conformance test plan for MEF, Broadband Forum, and DOCSIS specifications
- Actively participated in Interoperability (IOPs) testing to validate the system's compliance and functionality
Senior System Validation & Automation Engineer
Alvarion
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Defined and tested the hardware and software components of complex WiFi and WiMAX devices
- Designed and developed comprehensive functional, end-to-end, regression, stability, and stress tests, leveraging automation to improve testing efficiency and coverage
- Demonstrated expertise in validating the RF and Ethernet L2/L3
- Used advanced test equipment, including traffic generator (N2X, IXIA), signal generator and spectrum analyzer
- Developed and maintained automated test suites using internal testing frameworks and tools
Education
Practical Engineer - Electronic System
Amal College
01.1994 - 01.1996
Course - Management of LAN/WAN networks
IBM College
01.1999 - 01.2000
General Sciences -
Open University
01.2003 - 01.2006
Skills
Technical architecture
Software testing methodologies
CI/CD pipeline integration and automation
TCP/IP and Networking
AWS Cloud
Issue troubleshooting
Quality assurance
Military Service
Israeli Air Force, 01/01/96, 12/31/99, Technician of autopilot of small aircraft, Detection, identification and repair autopilot system.
Timeline
QA and Automation Technical Leader
AWS
01.2018 - Current
System Integration & QA Team Leader
RADWIN
01.2017 - 01.2018
Storage Replication and Networking QA Team Leader
Dell EMC
01.2015 - 01.2017
Software Integration and Solution Leader
Oliver Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2015
Staff System Integration & QA Leader
Harmonic
01.2011 - 01.2014
System Test Architect and SQA Team Leader
PMC-Sierra
01.2005 - 01.2011
General Sciences -
Open University
01.2003 - 01.2006
Senior System Validation & Automation Engineer
Alvarion
01.2001 - 01.2004
Course - Management of LAN/WAN networks
IBM College
01.1999 - 01.2000
Practical Engineer - Electronic System
Amal College
01.1994 - 01.1996
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