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POLLY KABIR

Summary

A U.S. citizen & a Software Test Engineer/QA Analyst/Automation Test Engineer with Manual & Automation Testing experience throughout Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by utilizing various software testing tools. I'm currently seeking to utilize my extensive & professional experience at a new opportunity in the testing industry.

Strong understanding and experienced with software development lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), Methodologies (Agile, Scrum &Waterfall) Experienced in both Manual & Automated Testing with hands on skills in Java & Python Experienced with both Functional and System Integration Testing on Mobile OS/Devices (iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android) & Web based applications against new builds and releases. Expert in creating documents such as Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Scenarios, Requirement Assessment Reports, Test Analysis Reports, Test Matrices, Requirement Traceability Matrices, Summary Reports, Meeting Minutes, Postmortem Reports. Proven expertise in analyzing and understanding business requirements and translating these into test cases and test scripts. Extensive experience in Black Box, Smoke, Functional, Positive, Negative, Boundary, Integration, Regression, Database, User Acceptance, System, GUI, Compatibility, End-to-end, Performance, Stress, Volume Testing. Experience with Page Object Model using Web Driver with Java. Experience in Build Management tools like Maven. Used Java and TestNG test framework to write functional test. Created a framework called Cucumber framework with Gherkin in Maven project; Selenium WebDriver using java. Expert with all aspects of test automation like functional, regression, performance, stress Extensive experience in all MS office and MS Windows operating systems, designing, and implementing web-enabled and enterprise client/server applications with various software tools in various architectures. Strong analytical skills, ability to multitask in fast paced environment & display flexibility. Skilled in coordinating cross-browser and manual regression testing across teams. Proficient in test management tools such as TestRail and Xray. Hands on experience with cypress and JavaScript to optimize test coverage.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Producer- QA Analyst

Bloomberg
10.2024 - Current
  • Performing Accessibility consulting and testing following WCAG 2.0 Level A and Level AA standards
  • Help and guide development team to remediate accessibility issues
  • Conduct analysis of the report from automated accessibility scan using Percy and selenium in browser stack
  • Responsible to Identifies appropriate parameters, functions, and data to test and validate; parameters which include general function, validity of results, accuracy, reliability, and compliance with industry standards
  • Create comprehensive test cases, test plan by reviewing design specifications to understand the scope, requirements, and function of the software product to confirm full and accurate functionality upon launch
  • Perform testing to ensure products perform according to user requirements and within established guidelines
  • Continuous reporting, documenting and tracking of defects and technical issues
  • Track accessibility scores and present recommendations for improvement, following the guidance of the most recent WCAG guidelines
  • Document and monitor defects in JIRA for failures with various compatible browsers
  • Provide guidance on technical SEO and website performance to improve digital user experiences and raise website Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals scores
  • Help manage, develop, and improve processes within the team, such as helping define QA expectations for product managers and engineers
  • Work closely with developers and project owners and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Work with multiple teams throughout the organization and support both QA and non QA related activities

QA Test Engineer

The Knot Worldwide ( XO Group)
06.2019 - 08.2024
  • Have solid experience writing automated tests for front-end web applications and APIs using frameworks such as Supertest, Mocha, Tap, or similar
  • Automated test scripts with Cypress & JavaScript with Page Object Model
  • Implemented automated testing procedures to cover specific areas of the application, enhancing testing efficiency and accuracy
  • Created and designed an end-to-end test automation framework using Cypress for a complex web application, improving test coverage and providing quality products
  • Conducted comprehensive manual testing for the entire iOS native application, ensuring thorough examination of all functionalities
  • Started as the first and only QA for the Squad and built the current QA team by hiring and training QA members
  • Created multiple comprehensive documents such as Test plans, Test cases, and Test data related to the testing process and ensured better results
  • Helped the team continually to improve the QA process and ensure better testing results
  • Well-experienced in creating and designing manual test plans, test strategies, and test cases
  • Used Charles Proxy to measure network traffic for mobile app data
  • Extensively conducted analytical testing leveraging Segment and Mixpanel
  • Utilized TestRail and Xray for writing, managing, and executing test cases in traditional and BDD formats
  • Facilitated effective communication among team members to ensure seamless collaboration and issue resolution
  • Manually test new features and bug fixes before incorporating them into automated test suites
  • Performed accessibility testing using Lighthouse
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate cross-browser and manual regression testing as required
  • Work closely with the product owner, project manager, and engineer manager on day-to-day work
  • Advocated for and promoted best practices surrounding TDD, continuous integration, and code standards
  • Usage of Xpath selectors to optimize automation test steps
  • Build reusable element actions for clean code and prevent duplicity
  • Performed cross-browser & parallel testing via script function on package
  • In Cypress & JavaScript via Visual Studio Code
  • Worked alongside DevOps for CI/CD via Jenkins & GitHub integration
  • Generated HTML report in Cypress for automation test results & shared among teams
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript for test automation
  • Applied AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker concepts and technologies to support testing processes
  • Performed Rest-API testing with Postman via GET, POST, PUT & DELETE methods
  • Leveraged Contentful for content management and integration tasks

QA Analyst

FULLSCREEN MEDIA / REELIO
05.2017 - 04.2019
  • Company Overview: https://fullscreenmedia.co/
  • Developed artifacts such as Test Plans and defect reports
  • Updated QA Test Plans for new functionality
  • Walked management through a Manual QA Test Plan and documented failures and divergences from expected results
  • Worked with Developers and Designers to document design, performance, and functionality issues
  • Acted as a ‘Point Person' for the QA Team
  • Participated in the creation, maintenance, and improvement of QA processes and assets testing and presenting results on products
  • Attended Sprint Planning Meeting with Product Manager and Project Manager with requirements and timing
  • Performed positive and negative functional testing, regression testing, and smoke testing
  • Created Automation API classes using page objects, Find by methods, and abstract classes with Selenium WebDriver
  • Implemented Page Objects, Java, TestNG, Extent Report, and Instance Classes
  • Enhanced Test scenarios using Java programming features and TestNG Annotations with Method overload and Method override
  • Created various reusable Classes & Methods in Selenium WebDriver
  • Directed problem-solving, decision-making, communications, and other associated activities during all phases of large, complex projects
  • Working with Maven dependency on Selenium WebDriver using IntelliJ Community Edition
  • Optimize coding skills in Java based on CSS & relative paths in X-Path
  • Perform extensive cross-platform tests on different devices
  • Created documentation for manual tester procedures and best practices
  • Used Jira for tracking and reporting defects, enhancement requests, and assessing the real status of the project throughout the life cycle
  • Https://fullscreenmedia.co/

Software QA Analyst

BEYOND
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Company Overview: http://www.bynd.com
  • Worked with Project Leaders/Business Owner(s) to identify a structured test strategy and test methodology for the assigned efforts
  • Provide an estimate on the amount of testing effort necessary
  • Created Regression Test Suite once the project was live to perform necessary regression testing
  • In-depth understanding of application development and database technologies
  • Performed Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, UI Testing, A/B Testing, UAT Testing, Regression Testing, and end-to-end testing in various environments
  • Participated in assigned test activities, including the creation of test cases, determination of expected results, use of automated testing tools, manual data entry, review and troubleshooting test cycle problems as to their root cause in the relationship with a business requirement or reported the issue
  • Prepared test plans and scripts to ensure that products are fully covered with UI testing across both web and mobile
  • Enhanced test scenarios using Java programming features and the Cucumber framework with Gherkin
  • Working with Maven dependency on Selenium WebDriver using IntelliJ Ultimate
  • Used JIRA for logging bugs and issues and assigned accordingly with steps to recreate and acceptance criteria
  • Performed extensive cross-browser and cross-platform testing
  • Created automation scripts using Java in Selenium WebDriver for automation end-to-end functional testing
  • Participated in various meetings, including brainstorming, demos, daily stand-up, and product review meetings
  • Http://www.bynd.com

QA Specialist

BOOKER.COM
07.2013 - 11.2015
  • Worked on new features through User Stories and Backlogs
  • Converted product requirements into relevant test cases and procedures
  • Executed testing procedures for software submitted from the development team and created pass / fail reports on software testing
  • Performed extensive manual testing on the application and shared test results
  • Developed Test Cases for Mobile (iPad, Android), Regression Test Suite, Functional (both positive and negative) and Test Cases for Smoke Testing
  • Provided direct feedback to the onsite-offshore development team
  • Designed and reviewed test cases for new software/hardware products and features
  • Helped the team to configure the testing environment accordingly to test procedure requirements
  • Analyzed the User Requirement Document (URD), Design Document, and Wireframes and developed necessary testing and artifacts
  • Defect management during project execution to help ensure that defects are addressed in priority order
  • Used Excel to develop Test Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Test Matrices, Test Data, Test Reports and Test Specifications for the application under test (AUT)
  • Maintained list of regression testing assignments and their priority

Software Tester

AMERITRADE
07.2010 - 05.2013
  • Company Overview: https://www.tdameritrade.com
  • Reviewed the Functional Requirement Specification document with the business analysts, Project Manager, and development team
  • Developed Test Cases (Functional, Database and GUI) and identify the Test Data in agile environment
  • Prepared Traceability Matrix for test coverage and review
  • Manually executed Test Cases and documented pass/fail/skipped status
  • Identified, logged, and monitored defects in HP Quality Center
  • Designed and executed SQL queries for the ETL Data (using SQL Developer) during Business Object reports validation
  • Performed functional, GUI, database, smoke, usability, platform compatibility, system and regression testing
  • Performed Web services validation using REST in Service Oriented Architecture
  • Participated in the daily defect review meetings and prioritize defects for fixes
  • Collaborated with engineering and development teams to design, develop and execute testing plans to thoroughly exercise new application products and features
  • Assisted the successful completion of software projects by executing on software quality activities throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Wrote and ran automated scripts to perform basic variable checks, stress tests and performance tests
  • Ran Automation Scripts for functional, regression, load and performance testing in HP QTP and LoadRunner
  • Managed and tracked Requirements, Test Plan, Test Lab, and Defects using Quality Center
  • Prepared regular Status Reports to communicate quality assurance activities to manager
  • Https://www.tdameritrade.com

Education

N.Y.C. College of Technology
Brooklyn, New York

Skills

  • Cypress
  • Test Director
  • REST
  • Test Link
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Postman
  • TestRail
  • Zephyr
  • Xray
  • Charles
  • Segment
  • Impanel
  • Asana
  • Browser Stack
  • Windows
  • XP
  • Vista
  • Mac
  • Linux
  • IOS
  • Android
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server
  • MySQL
  • MS Access
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Internet Explorer
  • Firefox
  • Opera
  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Microsoft Edge
  • JIRA
  • Quality Center
  • Bugzilla
  • IntelliJ
  • Eclipse
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Slack
  • MS Teams
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • CI/CD

Work Availability

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Languages

English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Urdu
Limited Working

Timeline

Digital Producer- QA Analyst

Bloomberg
10.2024 - Current

QA Test Engineer

The Knot Worldwide ( XO Group)
06.2019 - 08.2024

QA Analyst

FULLSCREEN MEDIA / REELIO
05.2017 - 04.2019

Software QA Analyst

BEYOND
01.2016 - 04.2017

QA Specialist

BOOKER.COM
07.2013 - 11.2015

Software Tester

AMERITRADE
07.2010 - 05.2013

N.Y.C. College of Technology

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