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Ismail Farooqi

Plano,TX

Summary

Results-driven Quality Assurance Engineer with over 3 years of experience in designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure the highest standards of product quality and reliability. Adept at driving quality assurance efforts for cross-functional projects by collaborating with developers, Engineering Program Managers, and QA Engineers to define test strategies, identify test scenarios, and prioritize testing efforts. Skilled in conducting risk analysis, implementing mitigation strategies, and leveraging manual and automated testing methodologies to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency. Strong analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement in quality assurance processes. Dedicated to effective communication, collaboration, and the delivery of the best products possible.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Test Engineer

T-Mobile
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Increased customer satisfaction through diligent validation of end-user requirements and prompt issue resolution.
  • Established clear measurable goals and objectives for projects, prioritizing tasks for team members.
  • Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
  • Created plans for test method validation using research or field observations.
  • Developed and executed test plans and test cases for cross-functional projects, driving quality assurance efforts and ensuring product reliability and performance.
  • Collaborated closely with developers, Engineering Program Managers, and QA Engineers to define test strategies, identify test scenarios, and prioritize testing efforts.
  • Conducted risk analysis and identified potential areas of concern, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize project risks and ensure successful product launches.
  • implemented manual and automated testing methodologies, leveraging tools like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
  • Implemented manual and automated testing methodologies, leveraging tools like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
  • Implemented manual and automated testing methodologies, leveraging tools like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
  • Worked closely with engineering teams to gain deep insights into technology stacks and features, enabling the development of effective test plans tailored to specific requirements.
  • Contributed to the development of new methodologies and tools to enhance the quality assurance process, driving innovation and continuous improvement in testing practices.




System Administrator

Intone Networks
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Involved in design, configuration, installation, implementation, management, maintain and support for the corporate Linux servers RHEL, CENTOS, Ubuntu.
  • Involved in System Administration, System Builds and Server builds, Installs, Upgrades, Patches, Migration, Trouble Shooting, Security, Backup, Disaster Recovery and Performance Monitoring on UNIX (Red Hat Linux) Systems.
  • Orchestration and Provisioning of Infrastructure using Config Management Tool Chef Enterprise and utilized for creating Chef Cookbooks using recipes to automate system operations.
  • Experienced with working on Puppet Master and Puppet Agents. Defined Puppet Master and Puppet Agents to manage and configure nodes and Managed Servers and Reports using Puppet through host groups and puppet modules and manifests.
  • Developed GIT hooks for the local repository, code commit and remote repository, code push functionality and worked on the GitHub. Used Ansible for configure tomcat servers and maintain.
  • Implemented a Continuous Delivery pipeline with Docker, Jenkins, GitHub and AWS AMI’s, whenever a new GitHub branch gets started, Jenkins, our Continuous Integration server, automatically attempts to build a new Docker container from it.
  • Worked on installing of Docker using Docker toolbox and worked on creation of Docker containers and Docker consoles for managing the application life cycle.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues through in-depth analysis, facilitating uninterrupted business operations.
  • Supported the implementation of new technologies by providing technical expertise and training to colleagues as needed.
  • Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by analyzing resource usage trends and recommending infrastructure adjustments accordingly.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
12.2022

Skills

  • Proficient in designing and implementing test plans and test cases
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct risk analysis and identify areas of improvement
  • Experience in manual and automated testing, including proficiency with testing frameworks and tools
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Dedication to continuous learning and improvement, with a passion for delivering the best products possible
  • Systems Engineering
  • JIRA
  • Test Scheduling
  • Engineering Team Support
  • Version Control Systems: Git
  • Test case design
  • Decision-Making
  • Quality Control

Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Timeline

QA Test Engineer

T-Mobile
01.2023 - 02.2024

System Administrator

Intone Networks
11.2021 - 01.2023

Master of Science - Information Technology

Valparaiso University
Ismail Farooqi