Gulam Choudhury
About Gulam Choudhury
Gulam Choudhury is a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at Equal Experts, specializing in automation frameworks for HMRC since 2020. He has over nine years of experience in software quality assurance and has worked with various organizations in the UK, including ITV and RAC.
Work at Equal Experts
Gulam Choudhury has been employed at Equal Experts as a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer for HMRC since 2020. His role involves maintaining and rewriting automation frameworks specifically for HMRC Classic Services. He utilizes programming languages such as Java, Groovy, and Scala in his work. Based in Manchester, England, he has contributed to the quality assurance processes within the organization for over four years.
Previous Experience in Software Testing
Prior to his current role, Gulam Choudhury held several positions in software testing. He worked as a Test Automation Engineer at ITV for nine months in 2019. He also served as a Senior Test Analyst at RAC for seven months in 2015 and 2016. His experience includes roles at BJSS, where he was involved in functional testing and automation for various projects, including NHS Digital and eRS Delivery.
Education and Expertise
Gulam Choudhury studied at The Manchester Metropolitan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics from 2007 to 2011. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of both Agile and traditional software development life cycle frameworks. His expertise includes acceptance testing using Selenium with Scala, security testing with ZapTest, and performance testing using Gatling.
Certifications and Professional Development
Gulam Choudhury holds the ISTQB/ISEB foundation level certification, which indicates a solid foundation in software testing principles. With over nine years of experience in software quality assurance, he focuses on risk reduction and early issue detection through various testing techniques. His professional development reflects a commitment to maintaining high standards in software testing.
Career Timeline
Gulam Choudhury's career in software testing spans over a decade. He began as a System Test Analyst at Target Group from 2011 to 2014, followed by roles at Tribal Group and BJSS. His positions have included Test Engineer, Functional Test Analyst, and Test Automation Engineer across various organizations, including Transport for Greater Manchester and Co-op, demonstrating a diverse range of experience in the field.