Ardak Auganbayev

• Defined BDD tests with Cucumber/Gherkin; improved cross-team clarity.
• Implemented Page Object Model pattern using Page Factory
• Automated REST API validation (REST-Assured, Postman); integrated in Jenkins pipelines.

• Automated test reports using Cucumber plugin HTML reports and JSON reports attached with failed scenario screenshots.

• Crafted SQL scripts for data validation on Oracle; leveraged JDBC for backend checks.

• Built TestNG/Selenium frameworks for functional and regression testing.
• Pioneered BDD with Cucumber, driving requirements alignment with stakeholders.
• Automated API pipelines (REST-Assured + Postman); created SQL-based test data routines.
• Managed CI/CD jobs in Jenkins; version control via GitHub.

• Performed Data-Driven and Behavior-driven Tests.

• Worked closely with business analysts and developers on requirements review and developing test scenarios.
• Developed Java/Selenium UI test scripts; transitioned to Page Object Model.
• Introduced Cucumber/Gherkin for BDD, elevating test visibility.
• Conducted API testing with REST-Assured; executed overnight Jenkins runs.
• Validated backend via SQL on MySQL/PostgreSQL; integrated JDBC checks.

• Employed C#, ASP.NET, and MS SQL Server 2008 R2 in Visual Studio to deliver reliable, maintainable code.
• Developed a student portal, including database design (MS SQL) and backend (C#).
• Maintained and supported the university's research and innovation management system.