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Fairouz Nait Saada

Austin,TX

Summary

With 8 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in the dynamic world of Software Quality Assurance (QA/Software Testing). Proficient in both manual and automation testing, offering a wealth of expertise and a promise of quality. Strong knowledge understanding of the Software Test Life Cycle (STLC) and proficiency in various Test Methodologies. Skilled in AGILE, Scrum, Waterfall, and V-model software development methodologies, ensuring adaptability to diverse project environments. Proficient in both Automation Testing and Exploratory Manual Testing, with a focus on web-based applications. Hand on Experienced with Selenium WebDriver/IDE/Grid, JUnit, TestNG, JIRA, SOAP UI, Postman, and more, providing comprehensive testing solutions. Successful utilization of Jenkins for Continuous Integration and efficient management of framework dependencies with Maven build tools. Strong Java coding skills in Eclipse IDE for functional and regression testing of web-based N-Tier applications. Excel in delivering results under high-stress environments, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. Valuable team player with excellent interpersonal skills, enhancing project collaboration. Offering a comprehensive skill set in Software Quality Assurance, encompassing various testing methodologies, automation tools, and development environments. Demonstrated history of delivering impactful results and consistently exceeding expectations. key asset in team projects, contributing to a positive and productive working environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Engineer /Manual Tester

Constellation Energy
11.2022 - Current
  • Created and designed test cases in NextAxiom for running the hyper cycle
  • Used Postman for validating the Inter-task backgrounding
  • Read, inserted, and updated data in the data base Using SQL Developer tool
  • Created and Executed test suits Using Azure Devops
  • Performed integration testing in NextAxiom
  • Worked with the business to perform UAT testing and take feedback
  • Helped setup different environments when deploying code, including both predeploy steps and postdeploy steps before the increments could be used
  • Interpreted business requirements into Test cases and Test scripts to be run on the system post release to QA environments
  • Facilitated Q&A sessions with testers to ensure a comprehensive test approach was applied for system functionality being introduced
  • Supported development team in finding the root cause of errors, by analyzing logs, database, and source
  • Attended meetings, involved in QA planning, coordination, and implementation of QA methodology
  • Used Salesforce to track new prospects
  • Created customized templates using Salesforce
  • Used Salesforce inspector to verify fields and values of fields not included in the UI
  • Ran SOQL queries in the developer console to pull data and perform other actions
  • Imported data from excel sheets into Leads, Accounts, Contacts and Opportunities using Apex Data Loader and Import Wizard
  • Migrated data using Apex Data-loader to centralize data and processes across different divisions that were previously using decentralized systems / databases
  • Developed several Custom Reports & Dashboards to better assist managers and report folders to provide report accessibility to appropriate personnel.

QA Automation Engineer

Comcast
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Interacted with Project manager, business analysts and developers to understand the application design and functional specifications
  • Effectively implemented different QA methodologies/policies, strategies and plans in all stages of SDLC
  • Designed and Developed Test Cases for automated testing using Selenium, JUnit, and Eclipse IDE
  • Integrated Automation scripts (Selenium WebDriver API) in Continuous Integration tools (Jenkins) for nightly batch run of the Script
  • Created automated Test Suite using Selenium and WebDriver
  • Used Selenium WebDriver API to automate tests on cross browser and cross platform environment
  • Designed and prepared test plans for White Box Test Approach & Test cases
  • Responsible for understanding high level (cross-Browser) business processes related to their application area and its interfaces to other applications
  • Responsible for fixing and maintaining regression automation test scripts for end-to-end testing using Selenium WebDriver (using Java)
  • Worked with designing and building automation frameworks in Cucumber BDD
  • Created automation scripts in SOAP UI using Groovy Script for web services testing
  • Performed functional testing of Web Services using POSTMAN Tool
  • Performed Regression testing of applications after defects are fixed and any new functionality is implemented into the QA
  • Supported the Business team for executing UAT test cases
  • Verified data integrity by back-end testing of the application by writing SQL queries
  • Attended Defect Review meetings with Developers, Tech Lead, Team Lead and Project Manager to discuss issues regarding the Open defects, resolved defects and all other defects associated to the Source system.

QA Engineer

US Bank
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • Worked closely with development team in creating automated scripts for the application using Selenium
  • Prepared Test strategy and Test Plan for each Release cycle along with the UAT test plan
  • Created Master Test Plan, critical scenarios and Test Scripts and schedules for Testing
  • Involved in setting up configuring the testing environment with Eclipse, JUnit and Selenium Java client driver
  • Implemented Page Object Model Automation framework with Java, Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber
  • Developed and implemented robust Keyword driven framework with Selenium that cut down the script development time by 50%
  • Developed test code in Java language using Eclipse, IDE and JUnit framework
  • Developed Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure appropriate level of test coverage
  • Enter and maintain defect information in Defect Tracking System, JIRA
  • Created and executed database queries (SQL) to validate database data integrity
  • Worked with appropriate development and technical support teams to triage, assess and solution
  • Worked closely with different functional teams including Development, QA, and Business.

Manual Tester

Aetna
04.2015 - 01.2018
  • Involved in Analysis, Design, Coding and Testing of Administration, Beginner and Certification modules
  • Reported and tracked the Bugs through HP ALM
  • Worked on JIRA for ticket management
  • Facilitated the Customer in defining the high-level Functional Requirements and needs
  • Participated in the test environment setup and in ensuring that the facilities, tests and scripts are in place to successful performance of the required testing effort
  • Conducted Regression testing for the changes made to the Web-based application
  • Conducted manual testing to check the Functionality, Security and Regression during various phases of the development of the application
  • Worked with the Business Users to conduct UAT Testing
  • Used Test Director as the defect-tracking tool to enter defects regarding the issues found during testing
  • Inserted Requirements in Test Director, Mapped Requirements with Test Cases
  • Extensively used SQL queries for validating data from front-end to back-end testing through SQL.

Education

BACHELOR’S degree -

Souk el hed algeria
01.2010

Skills Abilities

Selenium WebDriver/IDE/GRID, HP ALM, JUnit, TestNG, JIRA, SOAP UI, Postman, HTML, XML, XPATH, NextAxiom, Putty, HP ALM, JIRA, Azure DevOps, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, Python, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Microsoft PowerPoint, MS Access, VMWare and VPC, Ant, Maven, Jenkins, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome & Safari, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Cucumber, page object model, Windows, UNIX, and Linux

Timeline

QA Engineer /Manual Tester

Constellation Energy
11.2022 - Current

QA Automation Engineer

Comcast
01.2021 - 10.2022

QA Engineer

US Bank
02.2018 - 12.2020

Manual Tester

Aetna
04.2015 - 01.2018

BACHELOR’S degree -

Souk el hed algeria

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