Raz Sakal
QA Automation Engineer
Summary
Experienced QA Automation Engineer with 5+ years of expertise in software quality assurance, test automation, and Python development. Skilled in designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright and Pytest. Strong background in API testing, CI/CD integration, and performance optimization for large-scale, cyber-security distributed systems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Automation Engineer
Check Point Software Technologies
03.2021 - Current
- Architectured a Python-based automation infrastructure leveraging Pytest, object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, and custom logging tools, ensuring comprehensive frontend & backend test coverage for a security distributed system
- Developed Selenium-based UI automation (Page Object Model) test-cycles and expanded test coverage using Playwright and JavaScript Puppeteer for modern web applications, achieving a 20% reduction in manual testing efforts
- Expanded a Python-based automation framework by integrating Postman for comprehensive API test coverage, ensuring consistent PostgreSQL database validation and reducing regression cycles by 30%
- Set up and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins & GitLab, automating test execution on code commits within Dockerized environments
Network QA Engineer
Check Point Software Technologies
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Executed Linux-based server test plans (STD, STR) for Check Point's internal OS, developing 10+ custom Bash scripts to enhance security compliance and leveraging performance tools to optimize scalability, improve system performance, and increase product durability
- Designed and executed security test simulations based on user requirements by configuring complex TCP/IP network topologies using Docker Kubernetes clusters, improved test setup efficiency and product reliability, ensuring a robust, user-focused testing environment
Software Quality Engineer
McAfee Ltd
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Designed and executed manual test strategies for data protection products, leveraging in-depth OS internals analysis to improve reliability and reduce test cycle times
- Worked in a fast-paced startup-like environment, adapting to rapid changes and contributing to process improvements
Education
High School Diploma - Computer Science
Yuvalim High-School
Or Yehuda, TA06.2016
Skills
- Technical Skills: Python, Selenium, Playwright, Pytest, AWS, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Postman, Kubernetes, Linux
- Testing Skills: Automated Testing, Regression Testing, API Testing, Performance Testing, Agile Testing, Test Case Development
- Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, Pro-active, Team Player, Problem-solving
Military Service
Supervised a 12-person squad, providing individual coaching and mentorship to foster professional and personal development.
Certification
- Python 3 advanced concepts, Udemy-02-2024
- AWS Assoicate Bootcamp, 01-2024
- CCSA, Checkpoint - 09-2022
- MCSA, Microsoft-01-2020
Languages
Hebrew
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
QA Automation Engineer
Check Point Software Technologies
03.2021 - Current
Network QA Engineer
Check Point Software Technologies
01.2021 - 03.2021
Software Quality Engineer
McAfee Ltd
02.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma - Computer Science
Yuvalim High-School
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