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Hi, I’m

Shumon Ahmed

Bellerose,NY
Shumon Ahmed

Summary

More than 12 years of Software Development Engineer in Test experience to obtain a responsible SDET position in a progressive organization where I can effectively utilize my expertise and qualifications to develop and improve the Quality Assurance aspect of the company.

  • US Citizen & 12 years of software Testing experience in both Manual and Automation.
  • Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle & Testing Methodologies.
  • Involved in entire Project lifecycle from requirements, testing to delivery.
  • Expert in Selenium WebDriver/RC/IDE/GRID test scripts using Java, JavaScript and Test Framework using Testing/ Junit, MAVEN build tools.
  • Hands on experience in test driven development (TDD), Behavior driven development (BDD) and acceptance test driven development (ATDD) approaches.
  • Involved in the Continuous Integration of the automation framework with Jenkins.
  • Proficient in both Manual and Automation testing, mostly used automation testing tools such as HP Quick Test Professional (QTP)/ Unified Functional Testing (UFT).
  • Solid understanding of QA Methodologies like Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile (Scrum & Kanban).
  • Expertise and experienced in performing various kinds of Black box testing like Functional, Integration, Backend, Regression, Smoke, System, End to End, System and UAT testing.
  • Extensive experienced in writing and executing Test cases and Test Scripts, mentoring customer's staff, working with overall team to meet project goals.
  • Extensively experienced to work with various defect tracking tools like HP ALM /Quality Center, Rally, Jira, MS Team foundation Server (TFS) & MTM
  • Familiar with different standard like CMMI, IEEE and ISO standard and exposure to the Star Team, Clear Case, a Configuration Management Tool.
  • Excellent Organizational ability, Communication skills, analyzing skills, technical documentation and reporting skills.
  • Strong communicator and skillful in working closely with various team members to identify and resolve problems.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

PNC
Cleveland, OH

SDET Lead
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

Championed proactive defect prevention initiatives through close collaboration with developers during early stages of feature conception.
Boosted product efficiency with meticulous performance testing, identifying areas for improvement.
Developed custom test tools and utilities as needed, enabling more comprehensive coverage of complex features and functionalities.
Promoted a culture of quality assurance throughout the organization by actively engaging stakeholders in discussions around product performance expectations.
Follow the Agile (Scrum) methodology for software development life cycle process. Work with Business Analysts and Developers to review, evaluate and derive requirements for testability and provided.
Led 3 offshore and 2 onshore teams of QA Engineers.
Developed and implemented all kinds of documents (Test plan, test scenarios, test cases, test scripts, defect analysis report, RTM).
Worked on tracking tools JIRA to track the customer requirements, design test cases, execute test cases and log the defects.
Led the Integration of Applications such as HLA, NPD, MSP.
Perform Back-End Tests, Regression Tests, Ad-Hoc Tests, End to End Tests, Boundary Tests, GUI Tests, Positive and Negative Tests for the Application under Test (AUT).
Testing manually using Microsoft dynamic 365,create test plan, test scenario, test case and log the defect.
Create and execute Test Cases for some of the modules of the application under test (AUT).
Knowledge on various automation tools: Selenium Web driver, Tosca, UFT/QTP, SOAP UI.
Create project in soup UI, and also get properties then set properties through groovy scripts.
Properties Transfer, values transfer and create groovy scripting in soap UI.
Run a test suite from GUI, Groovy and command line and also run project.
Check logs in soup UI, create setup and Teardown in soup UI, Open-source API Request response Chaining with JSON, Run Soup UI test in Jenkins.
Add soup UI Projects to git and create scripts assertions, API Monitors/alert site.
Have a Knowledge on API testing tool postman.
Responsible for defect tracking and management metrics, defects are logged, and change requests are submitted using Jira.
Develop test scripts for Functional testing, System testing, Regression testing and Integration testing using Selenium Web Driver.
Create function in Selenium for use the scripts in future.
Create scripts by using framework like Behavior-driven development (BDD), Data driven framework and Keyword framework.
Reported Bugs and Track Defects using Jira.
Attended various team meetings including daily stand up, sprint planning, sprint preview (Demo), Sprint review meeting, and casual walkthrough meeting.
Worked as a team player to motivate team members to achieve desired goals for the company.
Multitasker with good analytical skill and interpersonal relationship building.

American Advisors Group
Orange, CA

SDET Lead
12.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Spearheading Testing effort by performing requirement analysis for both manual and automated testing, Package validation testing.
  • Wrote and executed tests and diagnostics designed to validate products and software applications.
  • Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
  • Created Test Cases, Test Scenarios in HP ALM Octane ensured traceability to Business Use Cases and according to application.
  • Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
  • Interpreted and converted manual test cases into Selenium WebDriver using core Java with TestNG framework into automation functional, integration and regression suites.
  • Implemented TestNG Annotations and customized Testng.xml for parallel, cross - browser and re-run fail test cases.
  • Used SQL to validate Transaction Testing for front end testing to validate data in back end database.
  • Supervised Test estimation and approval processes.
  • Inspected and located Web Elements from DOM using Dynamic XPath and CSS Selector with Firebug Add-ons and validate them.
  • Developed libraries, object repositories and upload project file into Git repository.
  • Created User Story, Task, Test Cases and Defects into Jira in every Sprint and covering all test conditions and eliminating redundancy and duplication.
  • Involved in HP Load Runner VuGen and Performance Center for test Planning /Scripting /execution /monitoring /Analysis for Web applications.
  • Planned and defined testing approach, provided advice on prioritization of testing activity in support of identified risks in project schedules or test scenarios.
  • Inspecting web application using Chrome Developer Tools to efficiently track down layout issues, set JavaScript breakpoints, DOM and styles.
  • Used Agile for Release planning, Iteration planning, Sprint and Backlog.
  • Projected leadership Skills to Document and do knowledge transfer to other team members.
  • Involved in setting up different platform based environments like Windows, Linux, AIX, Solaris setup’s.
  • Involved in preparation of ‘Application Reference Manual’ (User guide) for application and its functionality.
  • Developed batch scripts and automated daily QA installation procedures.
  • Attended daily Scrum/huddle meetings to discuss all QA methods, planning and test results.

American Express
New York, NY

Senior Software Development Engineer
12.2019 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Salesforce certified Marketing Cloud Social Specialist.
  • Review high-level features to write test cases .
  • Perform unit, functional, smoke, integration, and regression testing as needed in manual and automated capacity-Utilize Eclipse IDE, Cucumber/Gherkin, Selenium Web driver, Jenkins, SQL, Bitbucket for version control,
  • Update/maintain/query data, develop/run automation scripts-Log and test feature user stories and defects for Salesforce project.
  • Worked with different web browsers like Chrome, IE, Firefox, and Safari.
  • Performed black box manual testing of specific non-functional and functional test cases of web based application.
  • Participate in Scrum team: daily status report, sprint planning, feature reviews, refinement, and grooming sessions.
  • Daily hands on coding experience in Java-Use Postman to mock integration callouts.
  • Directed Salesforce administration to take ownership of technical delivery & escalate roadblocks to relevant
  • Led all SalesForce aspects like data migration/quality, systems integration, 3rd party applications & AppExchange products
  • Created Azure Automation Assets, Graphical runbook, PowerShell runbook that will automate specific tasks, deployed Azure AD Connect, configuring Active Directory Federation Service (AD FS) authentication flow, ADFS installation using Azure AD Connect, and involved in administrative tasks that include Build, Design, Deploy of Azure environment.
  • Eclipse for Selenium Process in Writing Cucumber Feature, Step Def, Pages using Page Object Dynamic Model Framework , Able to write Code Based on Any given Framework and Scenarios based on Standard org process.
  • Strongly experienced in Page Object Model to Automate Functional and Regression Testing by creating Hybrid Framework using Eclipse, Maven, Java, TestNG and Selenium WebDriver.
  • Strong Knowledge in Core Java, JSP, JDBC, Java Servlet, JavaScript, JSON, XML, and HTML.
  • Experienced in developing Automation Framework using Page Object Model (POM) with PAGE FACTORY CLASS for Web and Mobile Applications.

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, PHEAA
Harrisburg, PA

SDET Lead/QA Manager
04.2019 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Experience with finance domain and state project.
  • Managed team of 7 QA engineers participated in incremental development and testing.
  • Led QA Team in developing test strategies and plans bases on analysis of requirements and design documents.
  • Created Master Test Plans and Test cases for assigned projects, reviewed and approved Test Plans created by cross-functional teams participated in release projects.
  • Strong foundation of knowledge around Azure and/or AWS cloud services and cloud ecosystem
  • Perform baseline testing on mainframe screen and performed code coverage using UFT Record and play features.
  • Outstanding technical and analytical skills with extensive knowledge of COBOL, UNIX and IBM Mainframe Systems.
  • Developed Test scripts through LoadRunner, VUGen and Created Different Scenarios for each Application, executing them in ALM.
  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts to support regression testing and participated actively in system and regression testing.-Executed back end testing by writing SQL queries, functions, views, packages and procedures to test integrity of application.
  • Extensive data validation in batch files, reports and databases; used SQL to query databases extensively for data validation; expert in SQL for sub-queries, nested queries and for complex data enquiries.
  • Extensively worked in executing tests by using Selenium grid/Testing in different browsers/Cross Browser testing.
  • Extensive knowledge on web technologies like JavaScript, XML, XPATH, AJAX, HTML, CSS, SOAP, and jQuery.
  • Conducted both SOAP UI and REST API web services testing.-Used Maven for project building and GitHub for version control repository.
  • Extensively worked with web based application automate with selenium web driver.
  • Created feature files in Gherkin syntax and step definition files in Cucumber with BDD practice to test behaviors of application.
  • Actively participated in agile scrum ceremonies.
  • Worked on Browser Compatibility Testing on Mozilla Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer.

US Foods
Rosemont, IL

Automation Lead
01.2018 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Created extensive documentation in Confluence regarding enhancements to existing builds, test plans, epics, features, areas of opportunity, and various QA related metrics.
  • Organized testing for 4 large scrum teams with 10 total QA engineers.
  • Created Automation traceability matrix to ensure full test coverage-Met with senior leadership regularly to introduce enhance QA tactical strategies.
  • Involved in verification of GUI, functionality and Usability of Web based application using chrome browser.
  • Developed scripts, utilities, simulators, data sets with Selenium Webdriver as required for test automation of integration and regression testing.
  • Experienced in using SQLLDR Load data into oracle database table from external data source.
  • Automated Form filling for testing reports with simulated data.
  • Involved in review of requirements documents with lead developers for impacted database table and functional area and defines test scenario approach.
  • Performing Backend testing and Data Driven testing with extensive use of SQL (DML/DDL) Queries for all tables API integrates with.
  • Responsible for ‘QA Test Data’ Activities for systems that don’t have user interfaces.
  • Used HP ALM to house all test documentation and report/track all issues and defects.
  • Managed Excel sheet for test scenario, test data for automation followed predefined format.
  • Provided specific guidance on defects to developers and gives direction to less experienced analysts.
  • Involved with BA and developers to analyze and debug code for defects resolution.
  • Performing Version management for automated scripts.
  • Automated test steps using JavaScript and built in Test Actions.
  • Assisted Integration team and Partners in doing backend UAT testing.

Macy's
New York, NY

Software QA Lead
02.2016 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Involved in creating test plans which cover valid use cases that correspond to test requirements in order to maximize verification coverage of system variables.
  • Made sure QA Engineers used best practices in developing automated test scripts-Worked with on and offshore teams-Experience in VB for HP/Mercury Quick Test Professional.
  • Create and execute unit test plans-Lead API lifecycle development; responsible for software development code quality.
  • Organized integration of Selenium and API mocking services in Agile environment
  • Assisted in scope definition, planning, estimation and tracking-Created documentation of test evidence and QA defect metrics and RCAs
  • Created and maintained SharePoint publishing and collaboration sites, libraries, and lists-Experience in E-Commerce platform implementation testing.
  • Served as sole SharePoint in charge and gathered user requirements, then developed and supported solutions on SharePoint platform to meet business needs
  • Collaborated with business analysts, designers, and system owners in testing of new software programs and applications.

Travelers Insurance
Hartford, CT

QA Analyst
10.2013 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Developed test cases for Application different modules.
  • Responsibilities included Manual GUI Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Interface Testing, End-to-End Testing, Database Testing and User, Acceptance Testing, Client Application Testing, Web based Application Testing.
  • Participated in preparing smoke test for application under test, which included basic test cases to ensure that application is stable enough in QA environment to start functional testing.
  • Presented test cases at cross functional test cases review meetings with test team, system analyst and product management teams and have emphasized need for better change control processes for critical user stories.
  • Provided defect status reports & test-case execution reports on a weekly basis using TestRail tool.
  • Performed sanity, integration, regression and system testing to verify incremental and existing functionality.
  • Executed test cases on development builds and do bug logging and bug tracking using Atlassian Jira& TestRail test Management Tool.
  • Identified Test Cases to be automated and generated automated scripts using HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT).
  • Performed data driven testing and Regression testing using HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT).
  • Experience to eliminate redundant pop up messages to cut down script run times using recovery scenarios in HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT).
  • Used extensive SQL queries from front-end using database checkpoints in HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT) to perform backend database testing.
  • Interacted with developers for bug fixes and problem resolution.
  • Used SQL and PL/SQL queries to verify data from Oracle database.
  • Wrote SQL query using TOAD for database testing and have good knowledge of database.
  • Wrote numerous SQL scripts to inspect data within database.
  • Worked closely with Lead Database Engineer to implement reporting and analytics front-ends.
  • Coordinated with software engineers to assist with quality assurance, program logic, and data processing.
  • Produced reports and documentation for all testing efforts, results, activities, data, logging, and tracking.
  • Communicated test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management.
  • Established run for record documentation revised with traceability from automation tests to manual tests for development team.
  • Implemented Automated-testing methodology.-Automated functionality and interface testing of application using HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT).
  • Insert Object Data Verification Check point on HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT) automation testing tools.
  • Verify Back End Data after interacting with front-end Automation Test scripts.
  • Used HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT). for object repository creation and maintenance, used regular expression, re-usable actions, data table, checkpoints and recovery scenario

Wells Fargo
New York, NY

Quality Assurance Tester
10.2011 - 09.2013

Job overview

  • Created robust test cases based on business requirements
  • Developed and executed both manual and automation test scripts.
  • Specified testing requirements, converted requirements to tests, designed test steps, generated test templates, created requirement coverage and imported test cases in Test Lab.
  • Created, executed tests, generated test reports and created graphs using Quality Center.
  • Prepared Tool Mentor documentation & PowerPoint presentation of Quality Center for the client and for the team members.
  • Developed Requirement Traceability Matrices and Test Analysis Report.
  • Involved in Functionality, Regression, Black Box, Back-end, Integration, User Acceptance, Load, Stress and Performance Testing.
  • Involved in writing SQL queries for Backend Testing and to verify database updates, inserts and deletions etc. of records, and validate them.
  • Responsible for identifying functional test cases for regression testing and automating test scripts using Quick Test Pro.
  • Communicated defects encountered during Regression Test and followed-up with developers until all issues were resolved.
  • Coordinated closely with developers to ensure proper implementation of tests, provided feedback, and documented test results.

Education

National University of Bangladesh
Dhaka

Master of Arts from Political Science
02.2010

National University of Bangladesh
Dhaka

Bachelor of Arts
01.2008

Skills

  • Software development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
  • Agile (Scrum), Waterfall, Iterative
  • Documentation skills
  • Manual test case preparation
  • Defect monitoring
  • Automation knowledge
  • Vericode experience
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Selenium Web driver
  • Java
  • GIT
  • BDD
  • TestNG
  • Jenkins
  • Azure DevOps
  • Rally
  • AWS
  • Cucumber
  • Maven
  • Salesforce
  • VB scripting
  • HP Quick test pro (QTP/UFT)
  • HP Application Life Cycle management (ALM)
  • Webservice Testing
  • Postman
  • Rest Assured
  • Data Entry
  • Test Rail
  • HTML
  • XML
  • Json
  • Oracle

Certification

  • CQT - Certified Quality Technician
  • CSQA - Certified Software Quality Analyst
  • ISTQB Certified Agile Tester
  • Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Social Specialist
  • Java SE 8 Programmer I

Timeline

SDET Lead

PNC
11.2022 - Current

SDET Lead

American Advisors Group
12.2020 - Current

Senior Software Development Engineer

American Express
12.2019 - 12.2020

SDET Lead/QA Manager

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, PHEAA
04.2019 - 12.2019

Automation Lead

US Foods
01.2018 - 03.2019

Software QA Lead

Macy's
02.2016 - 01.2018

QA Analyst

Travelers Insurance
10.2013 - 01.2016

Quality Assurance Tester

Wells Fargo
10.2011 - 09.2013

National University of Bangladesh

Master of Arts from Political Science

National University of Bangladesh

Bachelor of Arts
Shumon Ahmed