Wail Hachlaf
About Wail Hachlaf
Wail Hachlaf is a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience in software testing and automation. He has worked for notable companies including Merck, Barnes & Noble, IBM, and currently Pumpjack Dataworks, where he focuses on ensuring software quality and efficiency through various testing methodologies.
Work at PumpJack Dataworks
Wail Hachlaf serves as the Lead Quality Assurance Engineer at PumpJack Dataworks since 2021. In this role, he conducts comprehensive testing of the Software Development Kit (SDK), ensuring its seamless functionality. He meticulously validates the accurate transmission of data to Kafka, which is critical for data processing and analytics. Hachlaf leads initiatives to identify cost-effective tools for projects while maintaining quality standards. His responsibilities also include evaluating potential risks associated with tool choices, ensuring that project timelines and outcomes are protected.
Previous Experience at IBM
Before joining PumpJack Dataworks, Wail Hachlaf worked as a QA Automation Engineer at IBM from 2019 to 2021 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. During his tenure, he focused on automation testing and was involved in developing testing frameworks. His experience at IBM contributed to his expertise in quality assurance and automation processes.
Experience at Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Wail Hachlaf was employed as a QA Automation Engineer at Barnes & Noble, Inc. from 2016 to 2019 in New York, New York. In this position, he further honed his skills in quality assurance and automation testing. His work involved implementing testing strategies that ensured the reliability and performance of software applications.
Role at Merck
Hachlaf began his career as a Software Tester at Merck, where he worked from 2014 to 2016 in Springfield, New Jersey. This role provided him with foundational experience in software testing and quality assurance, setting the stage for his subsequent positions in the field.
Technical Skills and Framework Development
Wail Hachlaf is proficient in managing source code using GitHub/GitLab and the GIT command line interpreter. He developed a Hybrid Framework for web automation utilizing Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, GitHub, and Jenkins. His integration with Jenkins allows for seamless automated test execution, enhancing the efficiency of the testing process. Additionally, he performed rigorous validation of transmitted data on Databricks, confirming adherence to expected standards and specifications.