Automation Lead Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for automation lead, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for interactive debugging of the web-based user interface or client server in real time mode.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Be proactive in identifying opportunities to improve performance and delivery of Reporting vertical
• Should aim at reducing costs, improve service levels, optimize customer satisfaction
• Effectively influence key decision makers and manage relationships with senior management, clients and own teams, to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism
• Internal and external Audit Management with processes and controls
• Perform One-on-Ones and Monthly / Quarterly reviews
• Understand and Identify Problems/Situations and Risk
• Understand the different stakeholder's business needs
• Apply Analytical & Decision Making Skills, Business Control Requirements, Knowledge of Client Regulatory Requirements

I am excited to be applying for the position of automation lead. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical and business direction for a team of Infrastructure/Systems​Engineers responsible for delivering infrastructure solutions based on Windows/MS SQL/Web Methods technologies.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Break down barriers across groups to develop new solutions and iterate
• Track team projects from initiation through launch
• Achieve project milestones through regular cross-functional project meetings to review schedule status and highlight issues
• Ensure conflict resolution and risk mitigation associated with/generated by the change / transformation
• Experience of software or Robotic Automation project management is preferred (encompassing all project stages, from solution design, delivery, testing, UAT and transition to production support)
• Prior experience in UI automation, Robotic process automation is an added advantage
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum
• Experience with software engineering best practices (unit testing, code reviews, design documentation)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the automation lead position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support of mission critical systems and serve as primary point of contact for coordination and resolution of HTTP web server, Websphere application server, and database issues with J2EE applications.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proficient in Oracle and developing SQL queries
• Proficient in the use of MS Access Database
• System automation and orchestration design, development and implementation using frameworks like Ansible, Puppet, Chef
• Writing Functional Descriptions for process control systems
• Programming Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s for process control systems
• Working with Rockwell and Wonderware SCADA systems
• Working with Microsoft SQL server and SQL Reporting services
• Configuring, calibrating, troubleshooting and verifying field instruments, valves, and Variable Frequency Drives

Please consider me for the automation lead opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for a consistent user experience, such as with Java Enterprise, Microsoft .NET, Django, or AngularJS.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Commissioning process automation systems
• Preparing cost estimated for process control systems
• Experience working on both front-end web application development, and backend processing
• Knowledge and practical experience of implementing automation technologies in high volume environments would be advantageous
• Capable of building strong, meaningful relationships with internal and external parties alike, with demonstrable influencing and presentation skills at all levels
• Proven track record of delivering projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing requirements
• Account for the delivery of large projects with respect to appropriate levels of quality, timeliness and budget
• Ensure that projects/programs under management have structured plans, RAID Logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies), and necessary governance in place

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the automation lead position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for all round solution design and development services in modern Front End technologies, especially AngularJS.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Collaborate with project team members to gather, assess, organize and document business and organizational process components, data and variables for modelling & optimization
• Work with project team members to gather, assess, organize, profile, and clean data for analysis
• Strong understanding and experience in leading agile test team – participate in scrum meetings, BDD/TDD preparation, assigning tasks and track appropriately, execution, reporting metrics
• Awareness and experience in leading both functional and automation resources, aid in decision making for automation and define frameworks across different technology/platforms such as web, mobile, provisioning layer
• Knowledge of Selenium, TestNG, Java, Cucumber, Appium, Jenkins, JIRA, Saucelabs
• Contribute to test excellence and ideas – to manage environments, test data, test automation infrastructure for CI/CD
• Strong expertise in OSS/BSS work space – ordering, buy-flow, fulfillment, provisioning, activation, care
• Technical background and an understanding of the cable/telecom industry