Biniyam A
QA AutomaƟon Engineer
Email: +1-780-***-****
Professional Summary
Results-driven SDET/Automation Engineer experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks for healthcare, finance, and identity management systems. Proficient in CI/CD integration and cloud/security testing. Skilled in performance testing, API automation, and database validation. Strong programming expertise in Java and Gherkin, with hands-on experience across the full SDLC using Jira Xray for test management. EducaƟon
University of Alberta, Canada – Master of Science, Environmental Engineering
Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia – Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia – Bachelors, Chemical Engineering Technical Skills
Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Postman, Rest Assured Library, Junit/TestNG/Junit5, JMeter, Serenity, Apache Directory Studio, Apache Directory Studio, Jmeter Frameworks: Behavior-Driven/Cucumber, Rest Assured, Page Object Model, Spring framework Web Technologies: HTML, CSS
Cloud Technologies: AWS, Salesforce, SailPoint, Saviynt, Forgerock Programing Languages: Experienced in Java, SQL, Gherkin IDE: IntelliJ, Eclipse, Visual Studio
Databases: SQL, MYSQL, Oracle, LDAP
Build Tool: Maven, Jenkins
Repository System: Git/GitHub, Bitbucket, SourceTree Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall
Test Management: Jira, TestRail, Excel
Technology: Radiant Logic, ForgeRock, ping, Salesforce, AWS EC2 Professional Certificates
Cybersecurity Certificate: -
CompTIA Security+ CE Certification
https://www.credly.com/badges/7b9b4ece-4e20-486e-bb5f-e9f653f587c5/public_url Microsoft Security Immersion Events
https://www.credly.com/badges/2a007e2c-da20-4789-aaa1-f20cba876617/public_url PingOne and ForgeRock Certificates: -
IAM and cybersecurity Certificates badge:
https://www.credly.com/users/biniyam-amdebrhan.e76a78bf Saviynt IG Training:
Saviynt IGA L100 v2021: Self-Paced Learning Path Training October 24, 2023 SailPoint IG Training:
Identity Introduction SalePoint March 23, 2023
IdentityNow Essential 1 setup and modeling SalePoint April 27, 2023 IdentityNow Essentials 2 Provisioning May 31, 2023 IdentityNow Essentials 3 Search and compliance June 29, 2023 Inroduction to Identity Security with SailPoint Nov 30, 2022 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
QA Automation Engineer November 2021 - March 2025
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Projects and domain:
Ontario Health
Treasury Board of Canada (TBS)
Cost Capital Savings (CCS)
COX Automotive
MyHealthNB
ACG_AAA
ServiceMax
North American Electric
Reliability Corporation (NERC)
Southern Company (SCO)
Alight
Built Java-based automaƟon frameworks (Selenium/TestNG/Maven) for criƟcal government and healthcare systems.
Integrated automated regression into Jenkins pipelines, reducing execuƟon Ɵme by 30%.
Automated API tesƟng (RestAssured) and conducted large-scale load tesƟng (JMeter/10K+ users).
Successfully tested HR data integraƟons between Workday, Azure AD, AcƟve Directory, and Saviynt.
Implemented test automaƟon for IAM soluƟons (ForgeRock/Ping/Saviynt) including SSO and OAuth workflows.
Validated AWS components (Route53, load balancers) for high-availability scenarios.
Mentored engineers on framework best pracƟces and led architecture opƟmizaƟon through code reviews.
successfully tested Access Control and IdenƟty Governance systems, with a focus on verifying the funcƟonality and security of MFA and SSO implementaƟons.
Validated authenƟcaƟon and authorizaƟon workflows. I have rigorously tested compliance with protocols like SAML, OAuth, and OIDC, and confirmed the robustness of security measures within IAM frameworks.
Leveraged Selenium Grid and Docker to create robust and scalable test automaƟon environments, improving test execuƟon speed and efficiency.
Proficient in end-to-end tesƟng of core IAM funcƟonaliƟes, including access management workflows, Single Sign-On
(SSO) integraƟons, and user lifecycle management (joiner, mover, leaver processes).
Experienced in validaƟng user terminaƟon processes and data migraƟon scenarios, including migraƟons from HR systems like Workday to Saviynt.
Successfully tested policy implementaƟon and enforcement within IAM systems to ensure compliance and security.
In-depth understanding and tesƟng of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models and scope management within these plaƞorms.
Hands-on experience with MulƟ-Factor AuthenƟcaƟon (MFA) tesƟng to verify secure access mechanisms.
Conducted thorough Customer IdenƟty and Access Management (CIAM) tesƟng to ensure seamless and secure customer onboarding and authenƟcaƟon.
Validated One-Time Password (OTP) generaƟon and verificaƟon processes for enhanced security.
Contributed to ensuring the integrity and reliability of idenƟty management systems through meƟculous manual tesƟng pracƟces.
Experienced in creaƟng detailed test cases and execuƟng them to cover various end-to-end scenarios within these IAM environments.
Assisted in security tesƟng for idenƟty management systems (ForgeRock, Ping, SailPoint).
Tested end-to-end joiner, leaver, and mover scenarios within the Saviynt UI.
Delivered custom ForgeRock UI complex funcƟonality related to scope and service for Ontario Health ONEID. QA AutomaƟon Engineer December 2018 - October 2020 Bristeel
Served as a Quality Assurance Analyst within a manufacturing environment, ensuring the reliability and funcƟonality of criƟcal in-house developed soŌware applicaƟons.
Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and test cases specifically tailored to the unique workflows and processes supported by proprietary manufacturing soŌware.
Conducted thorough funcƟonal, integraƟon, system, and regression tesƟng on in-house applicaƟons used for various manufacturing stages, including producƟon planning, inventory management, quality control, and supply chain operaƟons.
IdenƟfied, documented, and meƟculously tracked soŌware defects within the in-house bug tracking system, providing detailed steps to reproduce and collaboraƟng closely with development teams for Ɵmely resoluƟon.
Gained a deep understanding of the manufacturing processes and how the in-house soŌware soluƟons directly impact producƟon efficiency, quality standards, and overall operaƟonal effecƟveness.
Performed data validaƟon within the in-house systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of manufacturing- related data, such as producƟon yields, material usage, and quality inspecƟon results.
ParƟcipated in user acceptance tesƟng (UAT) with end-users on the manufacturing floor to ensure the in-house soŌware met their pracƟcal needs and was user-friendly in a demanding industrial environment.
Contributed to the creaƟon and maintenance of QA documentaƟon, including test plans, test cases, and defect reports, specific to the in-house soŌware suite.
Experienced in tesƟng soŌware integraƟons with other internal and external systems relevant to the manufacturing process.
PotenƟally involved in the tesƟng of soŌware used for automated manufacturing processes, data acquisiƟon from machinery, or real-Ɵme monitoring systems.
Provided feedback on the usability and performance of the in-house soŌware, advocaƟng for improvements that would enhance the user experience and streamline manufacturing operaƟons. SealiteMariyam, Edmonton, Canada
Network and Security Engineer Volunteer July 2020 – present
Educated staff on cybersecurity best pracƟces (phishing awareness, strong passwords), reducing aƩempted security incidents.
Lead network infrastructure design and opƟmizaƟon efforts for enterprise-level clients, ensuring highly available and secure networking soluƟons.
Provided training and mentorship to junior engineers on network security best pracƟces and tools.
Responsible for configuring and maintaining large-scale corporate networks, including rouƟng, switching, and wireless soluƟons using Cisco and Juniper devices.
Implemented and managed network monitoring tools like SolarWinds and Wireshark to troubleshoot network issues, monitor performance, and ensure upƟme.
Performed risk assessments and security audits across IT systems, idenƟfying gaps in security controls and providing recommendaƟons for remediaƟon.
Product owner
Developed and championed the product vision and strategy for an internal applicaƟon designed to streamline day-to-day operaƟons and improve team producƟvity.
Authored, prioriƟzed, and maintained the product backlog, ensuring that the team always worked on tasks with the highest business value and impact.
Led sprint planning meeƟngs to define sprint goals and communicate prioriƟzed user stories to the development team.
Facilitated sprint reviews and retrospecƟves to gather feedback, demonstrate progress, and conƟnuously improve the team's agile processes.
Wrote clear, concise, and testable user stories with detailed acceptance criteria to guide the development team.
IT Technology Specialist Volunteer
Configured and deployed producƟvity and collaboraƟon tools (MicrosoŌ 365 / Google Workspace) for all staff, enabling efficient remote work during facility closures.
Implemented and enforced a MulƟ-Factor AuthenƟcaƟon (MFA) policy for all cloud services, significantly enhancing account security.
Served as the primary IT specialist for the annual fundraising event, supporƟng all technology needs for a live event with 300+ aƩendees.
Configured and managed the event's online registraƟon and ƟckeƟng plaƞorm troubleshooƟng aƩendee issues.
Provided on-site AV and network support for the event, ensuring seamless live presentaƟons and aucƟon operaƟon
Lecturer
Company name: Addis Ababa University October 2011-August 2015 2015
Taught and mentored undergraduate chemical engineering students in core concepts and laboratory procedures.
Developed and delivered lectures on chemical engineering principles, including thermodynamics and reacƟon kineƟcs.
Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring that course material was up-to-date and aligned with industry standards.
Oversaw student projects and research, providing guidance on experimental design, data analysis, and report wriƟng.
CerƟficate and Badge
https://www.credly.com/users/biniyam-amdebrhan.e76a78bf/badges#credly 1. PingAM Product Knowledge
2. PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud: Access Management Micro Advanced Skills - Improving Access Management Security
3. PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud: Access Management Micro Advanced Skills - 4. ForgeRock IdenƟty Management Product Knowledge
5. PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud: Access Management Micro Advanced Skills - FederaƟng Across EnƟƟes Using SAML2
6. ForgeRock IdenƟty Cloud Product Knowledge
7. PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud Product Knowledge 8. ForgeRock IdenƟty Cloud Micro Core Skills - Introducing ForgeRock IdenƟty Cloud 9. ForgeRock IdenƟty Cloud Micro Core Skills - Managing User IdenƟƟes 10. ForgeRock IdenƟty Cloud Micro Core Skills - Managing User Journeys 11. ForgeRock IdenƟty Cloud Micro Core Skills - IntegraƟng ApplicaƟons and Gateways 12. ForgeRock IdenƟty Cloud Core Skills
13. ForgeRock IdenƟty Cloud Micro Core Skills - Managing FederaƟon 14. PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud: IdenƟty Management Micro Advanced Skills - Modeling IdenƟƟes
15. PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud Micro Core Skills - Managing User Journeys 16. PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud Micro Core Skills - Accessing PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud 17. PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud Micro Core Skills - Administering IdenƟƟes 18. PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud Micro Core Skills - IntegraƟng With Advanced IdenƟty Cloud 19. PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud Micro Core Skills - Administering Your Tenant 20. PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud
21. CerƟfied Professional - PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud Exam 22. PingOne Advanced IdenƟty Cloud: Access Management Advanced Skills 23. PingAM Core Skills
24. Saviynt IGA L100 v2021: Self-Paced Learning Path Training 25. Identity Introduction SalePoint
26. IdentityNow Essential 1 setup and modeling SalePoint 27. IdentityNow Essentials 2 Provisioning
28. IdentityNow Essentials 3 Search and compliance 29. Identity Security with SailPoint