Firoj Awate is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in software testing and automation, currently serving as Vice President at Citi since September 2017. Firoj has a proven track record of architecting advanced Test Automation solutions that deliver significant efficiency improvements and cost savings, while also leading high-performing developer teams. Prior roles include Assistant Vice President at Citi, where Firoj drove test automation strategies for transitioning legacy FX Trading systems to microservices, and Manager, focusing on a comprehensive automation service framework. Previous experience includes a Senior Test Engineer position at Tieto, ensuring the automation of laboratory test ordering systems, and Subject Matter Expert roles at Amdocs and Wipro Technologies, providing manual testing for telecom integration projects. Firoj holds a Master of Computer Applications from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Shivaji University.