# Ater A.

> Ater Akrofi | Software Engineer | Specializing in Application Development, System Integration, and Automation

Location: Boonton, New Jersey, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ater

I see inefficiency and build the solution.
Specializing in automation and process optimization, I help businesses eliminate bottlenecks, reduce manual tasks, and scale operations without adding headcount. From workflow automation to system integrations, I create tools that work while you sleep.
Complex problems → Simple solutions.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ WisEngineering, LLC
Jan 2023 – Present
•	Designed, implemented, and owned an end-to-end test automation framework using Playwright and TypeScript, replacing manual regression testing and reducing test execution cycles from days to hours
•	Converted high-risk manual test cases into stable automated regression and functional tests, significantly reducing post-release defects
•	Currently implementing Robot Framework with Python for keyword-driven automation across web and desktop applications, improving maintainability and enabling non-technical contributors
•	Integrated automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps, executing tests on every commit with JUnit reporting and quality gates via SonarQube
•	Leveraged AI-assisted testing techniques using Playwright MCP and GitHub Copilot to accelerate test creation and reduce maintenance when UI elements change
•	Developed and executed API automation tests using Postman collections integrated into CI/CD, validating backend services and database state prior to release
•	Authored and maintained test plans, test cases, automation documentation, and execution reports, ensuring traceability from requirements through validation
•	Partnered closely with Product Managers and Engineers to incorporate testing considerations early in the development lifecycle
•	Led internal workshops to standardize automation best practices and improve test quality across teams
•	Migrated test management from Excel to Azure Test Plans, improving visibility, execution tracking, and audit readiness

### Network Automation Engineer @ Valley Bank
Jan 2021 – Present
•	Provide 24/7 monitoring and incident response for mission-critical banking systems across multiple data centers
•	Automated diagnostics and validation workflows using Python and Netmiko, reducing manual triage time and enabling early issue detection
•	Built automation using UiPath and Power Automate for monitoring, alerting, and automated ServiceNow ticket creation
•	Perform backend verification and log-based validation of batch processing workflows (Control-M, SQL Server, legacy financial systems) to ensure data integrity and operational correctness
•	Conduct root cause analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve incidents impacting SLAs
•	Regularly validate system health across Windows and Linux environments, supporting reliability and operational compliance

### Software Engineer @ Katmai Government Services
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Illinois, United States
•	Developed enterprise applications using .NET Core and C#, supporting backend services and data workflows
•	Contributed to automated test case development to support application verification prior to release
•	Collaborated with QA and Product teams to identify test coverage gaps and improve release confidence

### System Architect - Cloud @ Advantech GSE Inc.- SDVOSB & HUBZONE Professional Services
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023
•	Designed and deployed cloud-based systems on AWS with an emphasis on reliability, security, and validation
•	Created isolated sandbox and test environments to support verification activities and reduce deployment risk
•	Supported verification & validation (V&V) activities for learning management platforms through structured UAT, test execution, and defect tracking
•	Containerized applications using Docker and evaluated Kubernetes for scalable test environments
•	Automated system integrations and deployment validation workflows using Python

### System Administrator @ Insight Global
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Wichita, KS
•	Administered Windows Server and Active Directory for 140+ locations in a production environment
•	Developed PowerShell automation scripts for server health checks, patch validation, and connectivity testing
•	Supported operational reliability through proactive system monitoring and validation
Tools: Windows Server, Active Directory, PowerShell

### System Analyst @ General Dynamics Information Technology
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020
•	Supported enterprise systems for a DoD contract, operating in a highly controlled and regulated environment
•	Performed incident management and root cause analysis using ITIL-aligned processes
•	Administered and validated Windows Server and Active Directory configurations in compliance-driven environments

### IT Specialist @ Ori Learning
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Newark
•	Provisioned SaaS platforms and business systems supporting enterprise users and internal operations.
•     Automated business workflows and administered SaaS platforms while supporting Agile testing and release cycles.
•      Conducted manual testing, test planning, execution, and defect tracking for SaaS web applications
•	Supported automation of customer workflows and system monitoring
•	Built dashboards and reports to track system performance and operational health
•	Trained 200+ end users, improving adoption and reducing support burden


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Information Technology
Montclair State University
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018

### Bachelor's degree in Economics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
Jan 2006 – Jan 2010


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aterakrofi

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Last updated: 2026-03-23