Ali Dawoodi
Alexandria,VA
Summary
"Detail-oriented Software Test Engineer with 2+ years of experience in quality testing, specializing in functional, integration, system, and regression testing. Proficient in Python, Java, and test automation tools. Skilled in managing the entire testing life cycle, troubleshooting, and resolving usability and security issues. Highly motivated, adaptable, and adept at working independently. Seeking a long-term role with an innovative software company to leverage technical skills and contribute to growth while advancing professionally."
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Asset Management
Horizon Industries LTD
Alexandria, VA
03.2022 - 04.2025
- Provided training on usage of office applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
- Maintained inventory of IT assets including laptops, desktops, monitors, keyboards, mice.
- Provided support during internal audits related to material management processes.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of products.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Responded promptly to requests from customers regarding product availability.
Software Test Engineer
RD&T Consulting Inc
US Census Bureau Suitland, MD, MD
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing effective testing strategies using Data-Driven Frameworks, resulting in a significant reduction of bugs in the production phase by up to 30%.
- Proficient in testing Java applications, employing both manual and automated testing techniques to ensure software reliability and functionality.
- Developed and executed automated test cases using tools such as Selenium WebDriver and TestNG, resulting in a 40% increase in testing efficiency.
- Familiar with API testing tools like Postman, enabling the team to identify and address backend issues faster, improving software stability.
- Experienced in working in an Agile/Scrum environment, actively participating in sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and sprint retrospectives to align testing efforts with development goals.
- Performed functional, integration, system and user acceptance testing processes.
Internship; Software Tester
RD&T Consulting Inc
RD&T Consulting Inc. Washington D.C.
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Performed hands-on Functional Testing to assess if functions perform as required, per user requirements.
- Conducted retesting after bug fixes to ensure reported bug(s) were fixed and the functionality worked according to specs
- Used SQL to create test data for the team's QA environment.
- Compiled list of defects to be assessed during weekly defect review meetings with the development teams.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)
Annandale, VA05-2025
Skills
- Test Framework:
- JUnit, TestNG, Data Driven Framework, Cucumber
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux/Unix
- Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle
- Languages: Java, XML, SQL
- Build Tool: Maven
- Software Development Lifecycles:
- Functional Testing
- Retesting and Regression Testing
- Defect monitoring
- CI&CD
- GIT &GITHUB
- Microsoft Office 365
Timeline
IT Asset Management
Horizon Industries LTD
03.2022 - 04.2025
Software Test Engineer
RD&T Consulting Inc
02.2021 - 03.2022
Internship; Software Tester
RD&T Consulting Inc
02.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)