Khazi Mohammed Shahbaz
Firmware & Embedded Test Lead
11+ years driving quality assurance excellence across IoT, Cloud, Energy, and Banking platforms
Professional Excellence
Accomplished Test Lead specializing in automation and manual testing, driving end-to-end quality assurance strategies. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, optimize testing frameworks, and implement scalable automation solutions across complex embedded software and hardware platforms.
Maintech
11+
Years Experience
Leading QA teams and automation initiatives
2.5K+
Test Cases
Developed covering 95% functional areas
600+
Critical Defects
Identified with 84% resolution rate
26
Team Members
Led for mobile and wearable testing
Work Experience
Maintech Technology : 2014 to 2017 [Contractor to Accenture]
Accenture : 2017 to Present
AI TOOLS ASPECTS
GEMINI
Leveraging AI day to day activities to improve the productivity of the whole team and reducing the manual efforts
CLAUDE
Creating own projects like apps and websites as passion and also cracking down the code structure
GAMMA
when the work falls on creative aspects , AI is always todays answer to get the quick designing and creativity done
Note : Careful about data security and I don’t share any information with AI tools. I only use the ones that are officially approved and allow-listed by our organization
Core Technical Expertise and TOOLS
Test Automation & Tools
Selenium, Cucumber, Java, TestNG, Pixel Pilot (AI Automation ), Postman, Jenkins, Mulesoft , UL Tool & Prover Tool
Test Strategy & Execution
Automated & Manual Testing, API Testing, Security Testing, Performance Testing, Agile methodology & Scrum master
Platforms & Softwares - Hardware
JIRA , HP ALM , Android Studio, Azure, Salesforce, IoT Devices, Wearables, POS Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud , Fare Payment systems
Quality Assurance & Metrics
Requirement Analysis , Test Estimation , End-to-End Testing, Defect Management, Test Planning & test strategy development , Test Metrics & KPI Reporting, Risk Assessment, Compliance & Security
Key Achievements at Accenture
Leading firmware and embedded testing initiatives since July 2014, delivering exceptional results across mobile, wearable, and transit payment systems.
89%
Regression Time Reduced
Through automation of mobile and wearable test cases
72%
Defect Detection Improved
Enhanced quality through automated testing
68%
Coverage Increased
Using GenAI to auto-generate test cases
70%
Manual Effort Cut
Reduced through AI-driven automation
95%
Test Progress Visibility
Stakeholder-ready reporting delivered
65
Release Cycle Reduced
Through CI/CD automation improvements
Transit Payment Innovation
Virtual Presto Card Integration
Led cross-functional collaboration to validate virtual Presto card integration with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and AFC transit systems. Built 150+ REST API tests using Cucumber with Java & Postman for Azure-based fare payment system validation.
- Seamless payment functionality across metro, bus, and railway
- Rigorous acceptance testing for diverse transit networks
- Optimal user experience optimization
Payment Gateway Certification
Collaborated with Moneris on payment gateway certifications for Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Interac, reducing certification cycle by 40%. Implemented robotic test automation generating 100+ automated test data per day.
- Enhanced test data reliability
- Streamlined backend validation
- Improved deployment pipelines
Project Portfolio
G Wearables and Play Store
Pixel Devices including Watch, Phone, Google Wallet testing , Google Play store in Marketing cloud
Metrolinx Presto
Mobility solutions including ATS Azure, FTP, Inspection, and Card Payment systems
National Grid
Cloud and CRM implementation with Salesforce Classic and Lightning platforms
Shell GSSS
Retail and Energy solutions with POS systems and RedPrairie JDA integration
Testing Methodology Excellence
Comprehensive Testing
Regression, Migration, Data-Driven, Cross-Platform, and Compatibility Testing across all platforms
Multi-Platform Execution
Android, iOS, Wearables, POS, B2B/B2C cards, and Salesforce with performance focus
Agile Implementation
Agile-Scrum methodologies across sprints with continuous stakeholder collaboration
Executed tests with focus on performance and compatibility, raising 600+ critical defects with 84% resolution rate. Collaborated through weekly, daily, and quarterly stakeholder meetings to track project progress and ensure delivery excellence.
Recognition & Awards
Hackathon 2023
Awarded for innovative Health Check Automation across multiple IoT devices, demonstrating technical excellence and creative problem-solving
Accenture Talent (ACE)
Recognized with Extra Mile Award for exceptional contributions in test automation and leadership excellence
Accenture Innovation
Ranked in top 5 for AI-driven predictive defect detection system, showcasing innovation in quality assurance
Consistent Excellence
Multiple Monthly & Quarterly Awards for quality assurance, leadership, and project completion achievements
Education & Certifications
Academic Background
Post Graduate DiplomaSoftware Marketing, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
Bachelor's DegreeBachelor of Computer Application, Bangalore University, City College, Karnataka
Professional Certifications
Scrum Master
Advance Scrum Master and Prep certfied
Automation Practitioner
Advanced automation testing expertise
HP Testing
Enterprise testing methodologies
Excel with AI Foundation
AI-driven data analysis skills
Salesforce Administrator
CRM platform administration
Let's Connect
Ready to drive quality assurance excellence in your organization? With 10+ years of expertise in firmware, embedded systems, and test automation, I bring proven leadership and innovative solutions to complex testing challenges.
