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Kazi Islam

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Analytical [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience testing [Product or Service] before release. Coordinated with product designers to evaluate for common and debilitating scenarios early in testing process. Identified issues and reported anomalies promptly.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Manual Tester

Golden Rule Insurance Company
03.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced product quality by meticulously executing manual test cases and identifying defects in software applications.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving reported issues through thorough testing and effective communication.
  • Collaborated with developers to swiftly identify, reproduce, and resolve critical bugs, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Streamlined the testing process by diligently documenting test results and providing clear feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Reduced regression testing time by prioritizing test scenarios based on risk analysis and project requirements.
  • Validated functional requirements with comprehensive test plans, resulting in improved application performance and stability.
  • Promoted collaboration between QA and development teams by actively participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning meetings, and retrospectives.
  • Improved system reliability through diligent smoke testing of new builds before deployment to production environments.
  • Achieved optimal product performance by conducting thorough load, stress, and scalability tests under various conditions.
  • Ensured seamless user experience by rigorously testing application interfaces across multiple browsers and platforms.
  • Assisted project managers in assessing risks and developing mitigation strategies for delivering high-quality software on schedule.
  • Demonstrated adaptability to evolving project requirements by updating test scenarios accordingly while maintaining strict attention to detail.

QA Software Tester

SureBridge
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Improved software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases.
  • Enhanced product reliability with thorough performance, functionality, and regression testing.
  • Reduced software defects by collaborating closely with developers to identify and resolve issues.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing user-reported problems and providing solutions.
  • Streamlined QA processes for efficiency, implementing automation tools and techniques where appropriate.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards through meticulous documentation of test results and anomalies.
  • Boosted team productivity by mentoring junior QA testers in best practices and testing methodologies.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong communication skills, fostering collaboration among team members.
  • Optimized test coverage by developing modular test scripts that could be easily updated as the application evolved.
  • Supported continuous integration initiatives by integrating automated tests into the build process.
  • Mitigated potential security risks through rigorous penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
  • Strengthened code quality by conducting thorough code reviews alongside developers before deployment.
  • Facilitated the transition to Agile methodologies by actively participating in sprint planning sessions, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
  • Collaborated with QA team to test software quality through manual and automated testing.
  • Enabled faster issue resolution using bug tracking tools such as JIRA for effective communication between QA testers and developers.

Skills

  • Requirements Analysis
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Test Plan Development
  • Software Documentation
  • Defect tracking
  • Test-driven development
  • Test script review
  • Test Execution
  • Test Coverage Analysis
  • Test strategy formulation
  • Test environment setup
  • Test Automation Knowledge
  • Test scenario identification
  • Test Data Management
  • Technical Analysis
  • Testing plans

Timeline

QA Manual Tester

Golden Rule Insurance Company
03.2022 - Current

QA Software Tester

SureBridge
02.2019 - 01.2022
Kazi Islam