Quality Automation Engineer

Ayooluwa Olakunle Odufowora

Ó +1-240-***-**** R ***********@*****.*** Ayooluwa Olakunle Odufowora

SUMMARY

PhD-level Physicist, Mathematical Scientist, and Senior Data Quality Engineer with over 8 years of experience in quantitative research, data analysis, research-driven test automation, and system validation for complex, large-scale, high-performance hardware, software, financial systems, and scalable data ecosystems. Proven expertise in designing Python-driven test automation frameworks, advanced SQL validation processes, and large-scale data pipeline quality assurance frameworks across enterprise data warehouses and cloud platforms within financial services environments. Demonstrated track record of promoting QA maturity within multi-team Agile and Scaled Agile environments. Extensive experience leading test automation initiatives for large-scale enterprise and business data warehouses, delivering millions of dollars in business value through enhanced data integrity. Skilled in operationalizing data governance, including data lineage, metadata management, and access controls. Recognized for coaching quality engineers, influencing delivery teams, and driving continuous quality improvement across large-scale technology programs. EDUCATION

The Open University Oct 2016 – Jan 2021

PhD - Experimental Quantum Optics and Atomic Physics Milton Keynes, United Kingdom University of Trieste Sep 2014 – Oct 2016

M.Sc - Theoretical Physics Trieste, Italy

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Oct 2013 – July 2014 M.Sc - Mathematical Science Limbe, Cameroon

Lagos State University Jul 2007 – Mar 2012

B.Sc(Honors) - Physics Lagos, Nigeria

SKILLS

• Programming/Data Analysis: Python, Java,

Unix/Linux Shell Scripting, R, Tableau, Power BI,

MS Excel, MATLAB, Mathematica.

• Testing and Automation: Test strategy

development and governance, Testing risk

analysis/assessment and mitigation, Test

automation frameworks (design and

implementation), Business outcome validation,

Selenium, Cucumber, Behavior-Driven

Development (BDD) Framework,

Functional/System testing, API/Web Testing,

usability testing, end-to-end product testing,

regression testing, ETL/Data Integration process

testing, synthetic data generation.

• Data Engineering and Analytics: Data

validation, analysis, processing, wrangling,

cleansing, modeling, visualization and

interpretation.

• Project/Defect Management and CI/CD:

JIRA, JTMF, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Git,

GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins.

• Cloud, Big Data and Database

Management: Oracle SQL, MySQL, Azure

(Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks),

Hadoop-Hive, AutoSys, Podium, Talend, Data

Build Tool (DBT).

• PDLC/SDLC: Agile, Scaled-Agile, Waterfall,

Scrum/Kanban events.

• AI Knowledge: Agentic AI (LLM Agents),

Generative AI, Use of AI platforms.

• Domain Knowledge: Data Pipelines, Scientific

Computing, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithm

Development, Quantum Optics Physics, Research

& Development, QA Coaching and Mentoring.

EXPERIENCE

TD Bank W Nov 2023 – Present

Senior Business Outcome Test Engineer New Jersey, USA

• Led complex test automation initiatives within the Fraud Performance Management Division, contributing to the prevention of multi-million-dollar fraudulent transactions each month.

• Optimized testing strategies for USCHK Applications, significantly improving efficiency and reducing manual testing time by over 8+ hours per end-to-end run through robust automated test scripts.

• Spearheaded business outcome validation for over 25 releases and deployments of the USCHK Applications, ensuring accuracy and reliability across multiple updates and system enhancements.

• Analyzed, optimized and validated production fraud detection rules, enhancing system accuracy to identify and mitigate an average of $102 million in fraudulent transactions per month.

• Successfully integrated test automation into Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines, ensuring the USCHK Application’s seamless daily operation and performance stability.

• Defined and executed a structured Business Outcome Testing approach, ensuring alignment with project/program test strategies and validating solutions against expected business outcomes.

• Collaborated with Business SMEs to develop, review, and maintain comprehensive test cases, ensuring traceability to business processes and identifying automation candidates.

• Provided transparency on Business Outcome Testing progress, defect resolution, and regression testing results while integrating testing insights with training initiatives where applicable. TD Bank via FDM Group W Aug 2021 – Nov 2023

Data/Cloud Quality Automation Engineer Toronto, Canada

• Spearheaded a transformative enhancement of the EDW/BDW automation framework, elevating test automation from 30% to an impressive 90%, resulting in monthly savings of 350 man-hours.

• Orchestrated and guided the EDW/BDW Quality Engineering team to deliver an impressive portfolio of 30+ major projects within a 12-month timeframe.

• Implemented innovative test scripts, test cases, and test plans that streamlined processes, reducing redundancy by more than 90% and consistently meeting project deadlines.

• Fostered seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams, including the EDW/BDW Scaled Agile POD, Customer Risk Ratings, and Transaction Monitoring project teams. Ensured optimal data quality for data-related products, platforms and pipelines, contributing to enhanced overall project performance.

• Trained new EDW/BDW Quality Engineers to enhance their integration into the TD system and bolster their comprehension of EDW/BDW network.

• Led end-to-end solution testing, ensuring test cases were traceable to all functional and business requirements while continuously optimizing automation frameworks for efficiency.

• Developed and maintained a robust test automation suite, executing regression and exploratory testing to ensure software quality and system stability.

• Established and governed testing strategies, aligning business and technology teams to drive optimal test coverage, resource allocation, and defect resolution.

• Collaborated with development and release teams, ensuring test planning, execution cycles, and stakeholder reviews met quality benchmarks and delivery timeline.

• Provided transparency on solution testing progress, managing test plans, sign-off processes, and governance reporting to ensure accountability across projects.

• Coordinated efforts to onboard a workforce of over 700 FDM-TD consultants, providing comprehensive client-specific information and establishing efficient ways of working for improved productivity and synergy. Macmahn Limited W Feb 2021 – Aug 2021

Data Analyst Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

• Monitored website traffic and extracted monthly traffic reports from Google Analytics to assess the performance of approximately 500 products, thereby facilitating the streamlining of the website redesign project.

• Collaborated with key internal stakeholders, such as sales, operations, finance, and leadership to develop actionable insights regarding performance trends.

• Collected and analyzed product sales data to assist in business management, decision making and delivering customer satisfaction.

• Maintained comprehensive reports and meticulously updated product delivery records, achieving a remarkable 99% on-time delivery rate. These endeavors significantly contributed to informed decision-making regarding optimal product delivery methodologies. Cerulean W Oct 2019 – Dec 2019

Graduate Research and Development Engineer Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

• Researched quantitative and analytical measurement methods in linear smoking machines.

• Designed computer programs to enhance the performance and efficiency of electromechanical devices.

• Collaborated with the senior engineering team to develop motion controller electronics and processors for electromechanical devices.

• Developed numerical models to facilitate the design of electromechanical devices and components with a proven track record of success.

Cold Atoms Laboratory, The Open University W Oct 2016 – Jan 2021 Research Analyst Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

• Conducted extensive experimental and theoretical research on the coherent light-atom interactions in Rydberg systems. and the impact of coherent and incoherent processes on the dynamics of Rydberg transitions for quantum information processing.

• Developed theoretical, computational and data model for the impact of coherent and incoherent processes on the dynamics of Rydberg transitions for quantum information processing.

• Analyzed large experimental data into usable information for research papers, presentations, and technical documents.

• Developed advanced algorithms for test, characterization, and calibration of optical components and systems.

• Enhanced magneto-optical and optical dipole traps laser systems thereby increasing trapped atom numbers by 200% and optimizing atom clouds for Rydberg blockade phenomenon.

• Reconstructed the Rydberg excitation laser systems and optical components to bolster stability against environmental temperature variations, electronic temperature fluctuations, and current fluctuations. LEADERSHIP AND MILITARY SERVICE

United States Air Force Reserve W Nov 2023 – Present Personnel Specialist Westover MA, USA

• Executed a full spectrum of critical personnel actions (promotions, transfers, separations) with 100% data accuracy in the Personnel Data System (PDS), ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing unit operational readiness.

• Produced and analyzed strategic manpower reports on deployment, retention, and force structure. Translated complex data into actionable intelligence for command-level decision-making on mission-critical staffing and resource allocation.

• Provided dedicated casualty assistance and next-of-kin support, managing sensitive documentation and guiding families through processes with discretion and empathy, upholding unit integrity during critical events.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certificate in Data Analysis - Mind Luster Aug 2023

• Azure Fundamentals Certificate - Microsoft Nov 2022

• Certified Tester Foundation Level - Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) - ISTQB Jan 2022

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance Jul 2021

• Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) - ASTQB/ISTQB Nov 2020 HONORS AND AWARDS

• Best Graduating Student, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Cameroon Jul 2014

• Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University, Nigeria Mar 2012

• Best Graduating Student, Department of Physics, Lagos State University, Nigeria Mar 2012

• Molade Okoya Thomas Award for Excellence, Nigeria Jan 2012

• Lagos State University Scholar, Nigeria 2018-2011

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