Anza Shinas
Pflugerville,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly skilled QA Engineer with over 7 years of experience in manual and automated testing of mobile applications, web-based applications, and APIs. Expertise in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Adept at developing and executing test strategies, identifying defects, and ensuring the highest quality of software releases. Achieved significant improvements in project delivery timelines by over 30%.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Test Lead
Wells Fargo
TX
07.2020 - Current
- Actively participated in test planning by collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and define testing objectives
- Created detailed test plans that outlined the scope, approach, resources, and schedule for testing activities
- Developed and executed BDD test cases using Cucumber and Gherkin syntax, enabling collaboration with business analysts and developers to ensure business logic is correctly implemented
- Implemented API automation testing using REST Assured for validating RESTful API responses and ensuring proper functionality and integration between client and server applications
- Conducted API testing using Postman, automating API test cases and verifying endpoints, headers, parameters, and response codes for seamless data exchange
- Utilized HP ALM and JIRA for managing test cases, defects, and test execution, ensuring proper traceability and tracking of test artifacts and project deliverables
- Utilized Maven for managing project dependencies, compiling code, and running tests as part of the automated build process
- Created and managed test case documentation to ensure clear and maintainable test scripts for future use
- Collaborated with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects in a timely manner
- Performed thorough regression testing to ensure that new code changes did not break existing functionality
- Worked in an Agile environment, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Automation Tester
Walmart
Bentonville, AR
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Automated web application test cases using Selenium WebDriver with Java, ensuring efficient test execution
- Developed and ran automation scripts to validate the software's functionality and maintain high-quality standards
- Collaborated with testers and developers to identify, report, and resolve defects in the system
- Contributed to the design and implementation of a Test Automation Framework built using Selenium WebDriver, Protractor, TestNG, and Maven, leveraging best practices and industry-standard design patterns
- Designed and maintained Selenium-based UI regression test automation frameworks and occasionally implemented unit test automation using Java and TestNG
- Provided detailed test reports to clients and development teams, documenting bugs and proposing corrective actions to improve the overall product quality
QA Engineer
CYBOSOL Infotech
, India
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Analyzed functional and technical documentation to develop and execute detailed manual test cases for web and mobile applications
- Reported defects in Jira, tracked their lifecycle, and collaborated with developers to resolve issues in a timely manner
- Conducted regression and integration to ensure the product met business requirements and functioned as expected
- Performed exploratory testing to uncover hidden defects and ensure high-quality standards were maintained
- Executed cross-browser testing across multiple environments to ensure consistent application behavior and user experience
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements were clear, met the acceptance criteria, and were verified successfully
QA Engineer
Calmove Technologies
, India
07.2011 - 12.2014
- Created and executed test cases for functional and regression testing on a web-based application using Jira
- Reported bugs and tracked their status throughout the development lifecycle, collaborating with developers to ensure timely fixes
- Participated in daily stand-up meetings, providing updates on test execution progress and identified defects
- Performed cross-browser and device testing to ensure consistent behavior of the web application across different platforms
- Assisted in the development and execution of smoke tests, ensuring that critical application features worked before detailed testing
- Supported user acceptance testing (UAT) by preparing test cases and assisting business stakeholders in validating functionality
- Maintained test documentation, including test cases, results, and defect logs, ensuring accurate tracking of testing activities
Education
Master of Technology - computer science and engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Skills
- Manual Testing
- Functional Testing
- Regression Testing
- Smoke Testing
- UAT
- Black Box Testing
- Selenium WebDriver
- Cucumber
- Maven
- Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
- Gherkin
- API Automation Testing
- REST Assured
- Postman
- Version Control
- Git
- CI/CD Tools
- Jenkins
- Databases
- SQL
- MySQL
- Oracle
- Test Management Tools
- JIRA
- HP ALM
- Bug Tracking Tools
- Mobile Testing
- Perfecto
- BrowserStack
- Performance Testing
- JMeter
- Operating Systems
- Windows
- MacOS
- Linux
- Cloud Platforms
- AWS
- Azure
Additional Information - Visa Status
H4 EAD (No visa sponsorship required)
Timeline
Technical Test Lead
Wells Fargo
07.2020 - Current
Automation Tester
Walmart
10.2019 - 01.2020
QA Engineer
CYBOSOL Infotech
01.2014 - 03.2015
QA Engineer
Calmove Technologies
07.2011 - 12.2014
Master of Technology - computer science and engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Cochin University of Science and Technology