Rashad Jafarzade
San Diego,California
Summary
Proactive software development engineer in test dedicated to collaborating with developers to produce high-quality final products. Experienced in building symbiotic relationships with designers and engineers to ensure reliable feedback loops on ongoing projects. A software-savvy quality assurance professional committed to confirming proper functionality and usability of software products prior to release. Skilled in planning test schedules and strategies based on project scope and delivery dates, while diligently monitoring and tracking bug resolutions. Additionally, adept at reviewing software documentation to ensure technical accuracy and completeness, effectively mitigating potential risks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. SDET
DIRECTV
07.2022 - Current
- Used QA tools like Appium with Java for automation, TestNG for framework structure, Report portal for automation run result review, Jira for Test Case Management, Confluence for knowledge transfer, and Postman for manually testing endpoints.
- Developed formal test plans for personal use and use by colleagues.
- Defined and tracked test results, defect counts and performance discrepancies.
- Identified delivery risks for ongoing projects, developing strategies to avoid delays.
- Wrote test case parameters, test scripts and automation guidelines.
- Performed quality audits across multiple internal IT functions.
Sr. SDET
Medtronic
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Participated in all Scrum Ceremonies, developed SQL queries for database verification, implemented JUnit as BDD testing framework, and created automation framework to test both backend and frontend stories
- Responsible for Smoke, Integration, Regression, and Functional testing, including execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to guarantee timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends, incorporating best practices into daily work routines for continuous improvement efforts within the team.
- Conducted risk assessment analyses, prioritizing critical test scenarios based on potential impact to the business.
Test Automation Engineer
Qualcomm
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Used Jenkins for Continuous Integration, performed Back End testing using SQL queries, developed Data Driven Frameworks, and executed Functional and Manual Test cases
- Responsible for reviewing peer code and implementing standards, and developed Keyword Driven Automation Framework using Java.
- Identified appropriate situations for implementing test automation, accounting for situations where automated testing was counterproductive.
- Enhanced test coverage with the development of comprehensive test plans and cases.
- Monitored emerging test automation frameworks, technologies and best practices for useful developments.
- Streamlined bug reporting and tracking processes, resulting in faster resolution times.
- Researched and selected automation tools, prioritizing cost-effective solutions to shorten diagnostic workflows.
Manual Test Engineer
Labcorp
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Identified initial setup and expected responses in manual test cases, prepared Test Plan and Test Cases, performed End to End Testing and UAT, and documented QA processes
- Worked directly with the development team to resolve quality issues and logged defects in Quality Center.
- Upheld a strong commitment to excellence by consistently demonstrating meticulous attention to detail when performing manual tests and reviewing test case documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with rigorous testing that ensured product functionality across diverse platforms and devices.
- Played an integral role in maintaining a positive team atmosphere within the QA department by actively participating in group discussions, brainstorming sessions, and fostering open communication channels to address concerns or share ideas for improvement.
- Enhanced team efficiency with collaborative troubleshooting, sharing knowledge, and offering guidance on best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Transportation
Azerbaijan Technical University
Baku, Azerbaijan06.2013
Skills
- JAVA
- SQL
- HTML
- XML
- KOTLIN
- Python
- Oracle
- MySQL
- SQL Server
- Appium
- Selenium WebDriver
- IntelliJ IDEA
- Eclipse
- JUnit
- Maven
- Cucumber
- TestNG
- Git
- Jenkins
- ALM
- Quality Center
- JIRA
- Page Object Model (POM)
- Data Driven (DD)
- Keyword Driven (KD)
- Hybrid Framework (HF)
- Smoke Testing
- System Testing
- Integration Testing
- UAT Testing
- Positive and negative
- Functional Testing
- Regression Testing
- Black Box Testing
- Backend Testing
Personal Information
Citizenship: Citizen
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sr. SDET
DIRECTV
07.2022 - Current
Sr. SDET
Medtronic
04.2019 - 07.2022
Test Automation Engineer
Qualcomm
02.2017 - 04.2019
Manual Test Engineer
Labcorp
01.2015 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Transportation
Azerbaijan Technical University
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