Mustafa Dawoodi
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented and dedicated Software Test Engineer with 2+ years of professional experience in the field, adept at designing and executing effective quality testing strategies. Proven ability in managing all stages of testing life cycle, from identifying requirements to troubleshooting errors and communicating them to the development team. Specializes in various testing methodologies, including functional, integration, system, and regression testing. Proficient in using test automation tools and programming languages such as Python and Java. Seeking a long-term opportunity with an innovative software company, where I can leverage my technical skills and drive for continual learning, thereby contributing to the company's growth while fostering my own professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Test Engineer
RD&T Consulting Inc
02.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing effective testing strategies using Data Driven Frameworks, resulting in significant reduction of bugs in production phase by up to 30%
- Proficient in testing Java applications, employing both manual and automated testing techniques to ensure software reliability and functionality
- Developed and executed automated test cases using tools such as Selenium WebDriver and TestNG, resulting in a 40% increase in testing efficiency
- Familiar with API testing tools like Postman, enabling the team to identify and address backend issues faster, improving software stability
- Experienced in working in an Agile/Scrum environment, actively participating in sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and sprint retrospectives to align testing efforts with development goals
- Proven ability in identifying, logging, and managing defects throughout their lifecycle using bug tracking tools like JIRA, enhancing the team's productivity and software quality
- Strong understanding of SQL, allowing comprehensive backend testing, and ensuring the integrity of data transactions within the software applications.
Internship; Software Tester
RD&T Consulting Inc
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed hands on Functional Testing to assess if functions perform as required per user requirements
- Conducted retesting after bug fixes to ensure reported bug(s) were fixed and the functionality worked according to specs
- Used SQL to create test data for the teams QA environment
- Compiled list of defects to be assessed during weekly defect review meetings with the development teams
Education
Associate of Science - CyberSecurity
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)
Annandale, VA04.2026
High School Diploma -
Bryant High School
Alexandria Virginia, United States03.2022
Skills
- Test Framework:
- Junit, TestNG, Data Driven Framework, Cucumber
- SeleniumIDE / WebDriver
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux/Unix
- Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle
- Languages: Java, XML, SQL
- Build Tool: Maven
- Software Development Lifecycles:
- Functional Testing
- Retesting and Regression Testing
- Black Box Testing
- Defect monitoring
- Jira
- CI&CD
- GIT &GITHUB
Timeline
Software Test Engineer
RD&T Consulting Inc
02.2022 - Current
Internship; Software Tester
RD&T Consulting Inc
01.2021 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - CyberSecurity
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)
High School Diploma -
Bryant High School
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