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Mahfuz Qureshi

Warren,MI

Summary

PICTURE Candidates Name Quality Assurance Engineer State | Phone| Email | PROFILE Knowledgeable and conscientious QA engineer with a proven track record of ensuring software quality across multiple industries. Skilled in both manual and automated testing methodologies, with a strong background in regression testing, functional testing and test planning. Recognized for developing and implementing new testing processes that improved product quality and increased efficiency. Possesses excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a talent for working closely with developers, project managers and other stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Proficient in industry-standard testing tools and methodologies, including Selenium, JIRA and Agile. Committed to ensuring that software is delivered with the highest level of quality, and dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in the field of QA.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Analyst

P&G
02.2021 - Current
  • Developed a comprehensive smoke test plan for various applications, outlining basic test cases and ensuring their stability in the QA environment prior to conducting functional testing
  • Actively engaged in all stages of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), from requirement analysis to test planning, execution, and closure, while also participating in the validation phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Utilized a diverse range of testing techniques, such as Negative, Positive, Integration, Regression, End-to-End and User Acceptance Testing, to validate the functionality, performance and usability of software products throughout the development cycle
  • Collaborated on the development of SQL server components, such as stored procedures, triggers, SQL scripts, views, indexes and SQL jobs, to optimize database performance and support efficient data management
  • Designed and improved multiple test scripts utilizing Selenium WebDriver to accommodate modifications in application objects and testing environments, ensuring smooth and efficient execution of automated tests
  • Employed a range of SOAPUI actions to execute SOAP and Postman services, extracting data from third-party sources or internal systems, and evaluated the outcomes using assertions to verify their accuracy
  • Leveraged JIRA as a tool for tracking and communicating defects, facilitating seamless collaboration among developers, product support and testing team members
  • Extracted Test Case Scripts with JAVA from Eclipse IDE, adapted them into Selenium scripts and executed them to validate the functionality and performance of software applications
  • Contributed to the development of Equity Applications utilizing the agile software development methodology, enabling efficient and collaborative project management
  • Participated in project review meetings, daily and weekly status meetings, and walkthroughs with project managers and team leads, providing updates on project progress, identifying potential issues and risks, and suggesting strategies for mitigating them.

QA Analyst

Express Scripts
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Conducted thorough analysis of business requirements, system requirements and data mapping requirement specifications by collaborating with clients, developers and QA team members
  • Demonstrated involvement in all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirement gathering, design, development, testing and deployment
  • Leveraged JIRA as a bug-reporting tool for tracking and reporting defects, streamlining the bug-tracking process, and ensuring seamless communication and collaboration among team members
  • Employed Selenium WebDriver to automate UI testing of web-based applications, enhancing the speed, accuracy and efficiency of the testing process
  • Collaborated with Agile development and SCRUM processes throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that software products were developed in adherence to agile principles
  • Stimulated backend testing for data validation, utilizing SQL on MySQL to ensure the accuracy, completeness and consistency of data
  • Improved a Java-based test framework to enable testing of cloud-based components built on Azure DevOps, thereby facilitating seamless integration of testing processes and ensuring high-quality software products
  • Developed an automation test framework utilizing JUnit and ANT, streamlining the testing process and ensuring the effective execution of tests
  • Streamlined the execution of automated tests by integrating automation scripts utilizing Selenium WebDriver API with Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins, enabling the automated overnight batch runs of scripts
  • Played a key role in the design and development of automation frameworks in support of continuous integration in a test-driven development environment.

Education

Macomb Community College
Warren, MI

Skills

  • JIRA, Rally
  • Slack, MS Team
  • Zephyr, Azure Dev0ps
  • Postman
  • JMeter
  • MS Office
  • MySQL
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • JAVA
  • Jenkins
  • Time management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Multi-tasking
  • Team worker
  • CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Proficiency in SDLC and STLC methodologies, encompassing the ability to oversee the software development and testing process
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly
  • Experienced in test management tools like JIRA and Zephyr to organize, track and report testing activities
  • Extensive knowledge of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
  • Adroitness in test automation frameworks, such as Selenium, Appium and TestNG, to optimize the testing process and reduce manual efforts
  • Competency in JMeter and BlazeMeter for designing and executing performance and load tests, resulting in the ability to accurately analyze system behavior under stress and optimize its performance
  • Utilized Slack and MS Teams to facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams
  • Created and maintained Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure comprehensive test coverage by efficiently tracking and verifying business requirements
  • Leveraged MySQL to effectively design, execute and analyze database queries, ensuring data integrity and contributing to the delivery of high-quality products through a systematic and data-driven approach
  • Seasoned in Jenkins for implementing and managing continuous integration and delivery pipelines
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective collaboration with multi-functional teams
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining high quality and productivity levels

Timeline

QA Analyst

P&G
02.2021 - Current

QA Analyst

Express Scripts
04.2019 - 01.2021

Macomb Community College
Mahfuz Qureshi