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Ardalan Minavi

Beaverton,OR

Summary

Detail‑oriented Senior Software Quality Engineer with 11 years of experience testing and shipping consumer‑facing mobile applications on iOS and Android, most recently Nike Run Club (NRC) and Nike Training Club (NTC). Strong background in cross‑platform feature validation, release readiness, troubleshooting, and Android‑focused test automation. Known for quickly ramping up, consistently delivering high‑quality work, and going beyond expectations to support team success. Leverages AI‑assisted tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to improve testing efficiency while partnering closely with engineering, product, and localization teams to deliver high‑quality experiences worldwide. Experience working directly with global brands including Nike, Airbnb, Walmart, Adidas, and etc.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Nike, Inc
09.2020 - Current
  • Support product managers and development teams across all phases of testing from planning to execution, troubleshooting and reporting within high-volume, agile environment.
  • Collaborate with developers and product managers to assess product capabilities, features and testing demands.
  • Use Charles Proxy to verify responses, requests, and content of API calls. Also, to verify the analytic calls throughout the apps.
  • Use advanced Charles Proxy features such as breakpoints and map local to substitute in data for defect and feature verification.
  • Create and manage livestream events using CMS for testing purposes.
  • Use native tools including XCode and Android Studio to install builds to physical devices, run Android emulator and iOS simulator, acquire and symbolicate crash logs, and grab stacktraces.
  • Write and optimize test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
  • Track and analyze data using New Relic to monitor app performance and identify opportunities for improvement

iOS QA Engineer

Circle Media Inc.
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Worked with Project Managers, Developers and Product Owners to drive projects to production, meeting deadlines and outcomes.
  • Documented identified defects using Jira and help developers complete further testing to resolve issues.
  • Documented new features and user stories with acceptance criteria.
  • Designed and updated test cases to complete consistent manual tests.
  • Worked closely with Design and Product teams to improve UI/UX.
  • Assisted with daily scrum stand-ups and Agile development sprint planning meetings.

Project Manager

Plus QA
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Oversaw budgets for multiple ongoing projects, tracked expenses and timelines.
  • Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects.
  • Provided updates and managing inquiries for delivery of quality products and services.
  • Communicated with clients, delivering timely and relevant status updates.
  • Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.

Quality Assurance Lead

Plus QA
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Estimated testing budget based on features and complexity of the project.
  • Designed and develop front end and back end test scenarios and test cases to highlights defects.
  • Proposed additional application features to clients to improve UX.
  • Developed and managed project plans while providing status updates to management.
  • Trained new QA analysts, and consulted with project managers to identify training needs.
  • Explored new technologies and tools that QA team could use for testing purposes.

Quality Assurance Analyst

Plus QA
10.2015 - 06.2017
  • Executed extensive manual testing for mobile, and web applications on all iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows platforms.
  • Ensured data integrity and detected data errors and misuse using MySQL Server Integration Services.
  • Analyzed project requirements to find bugs and eliminate issues within a timely manner.
  • Maintained bug tracking system and report testing status to management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Activity & Exercises

Portland State University
Portland, OR
2015

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Portland State University
Portland, Oregon
2015

Associate of Science - Business Administration & General Science

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
2012

Skills

  • Android / iOS Testing
  • UI / Functional Testing
  • API Validation and troubleshooting via Charles Proxy
  • Performance Analysis (New Relic / Splunk)
  • Accessibility Testing
  • Analytic Testing
  • Adobe Analytics (event validation & insights)
  • Content Publishing & Management (CMS)
  • Localization (LOC) Testing (Bodega)
  • Backlog Management / Bug Tracking (Jira)
  • Project Management
  • Test Planning
  • Test Case Development (Xray)
  • Staff Training and Motivation

Timeline

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Nike, Inc
09.2020 - Current

iOS QA Engineer

Circle Media Inc.
10.2019 - 09.2020

Project Manager

Plus QA
09.2018 - 10.2019

Quality Assurance Lead

Plus QA
06.2017 - 09.2018

Quality Assurance Analyst

Plus QA
10.2015 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Physical Activity & Exercises

Portland State University

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Portland State University

Associate of Science - Business Administration & General Science

Portland Community College