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Saghar Shamsoldini

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Summary

A QA Automation Engineer with 6 years of experience demonstrates significant technical skills, including developing robust automation frameworks and test scripts with Java and Selenium WebDriver, managing continuous integration and deployment processes, and proficiency in bug-tracking systems like JIRA. Expertise in Manual and Automation testing, along with experience in SQL databases, and extensive use of continuous integration tools like Jenkins and Web Services automation. Strong analytical abilities, effective communication, collaboration in Agile environments, and adaptability to various project requirements while ensuring thorough testing and quality assurance are key soft skills. Industry experience spans Banking and Financial Services, Retail and Wholesale E-commerce Services, Insurance, and more. Significant achievements include executing projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies, developing complex test plans, designs, and the proficient execution of test scripts.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Analyst

Capital One Financial Corp.
09.2022 - Current
  • Developed test plans which includes detailed test cases, updated status reports, and documenting test results to ensure thorough quality assurance processes for banking applications
  • Utilized JIRA project management tool, tracked bug life cycles, conducted iteration planning, and created test suites to maintain testing environment for the banking systems
  • Automated test scripts using Selenium with Java in TestNG format, optimizing testing processes and improving efficiency in software testing for banking applications
  • Used SQL and database query tools to perform data validations for backend testing, ensuring data integrity within banking systems and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Implemented Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) framework with Cucumber and Java, creating feature files with scenario and scenario outline files to enhance test case clarity and maintainability
  • Integrated automation scripts into Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins, facilitating nightly batch runs of scripts to ensure continuous testing coverage and identification of defects in the applications
  • Maintained and executed regression automation scripts for every release by ensuring software stability and functionality across iterations
  • Facilitated automation and deployment via CI/CD pipeline, ensuring efficient delivery of software updates while maintaining quality standards and compliance requirements.

QA Engineer

Best Buy Co., Inc.
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Implemented Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber Feature files, Scenarios, and Step Definitions to automate web services, ensuring functionality and reliability of the eCommerce platform
  • Developed test cases, and procedures customized to the eCommerce environment based on user and system requirement specifications, ensuring user experiences
  • Utilized JIRA for bug tracking, issue tracking, and project management though identifying and resolving eCommerce platform issues
  • Developed Page Object Model and TestNG framework using Java in IntelliJ Idea by providing an effectively structured framework for testing eCommerce platform components
  • Conducted thorough data flow analysis through front-end and back-end of eCommerce platform, utilizing SQL queries to extract and validate data from the database for a seamless user experience
  • Participated in Agile software testing processes, attending regular QA meetings to discuss major features, collaborate on test case creation, and execute tests for high product quality
  • Engaged in meetings and other sessions to foster effective communication and collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment on QA objectives and strategies.

QA Tester

Travelers Companies, Inc.
03.2018 - 08.2020
  • Automated smoke and functional test cases using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Java to ensure the quality and functionality of the web applications
  • Utilized Maven, Selenium WebDriver, and Java to develop automation scripts for efficient and effective testing processes
  • Conducted manual testing to complement automated testing efforts, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and accuracy
  • Conducted back-end database testing using SQL queries to validate data integrity and consistency, contributing to a robust testing environment
  • Analyzed applications and developed test cases based on test requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage
  • Reported defects through JIRA and tracked them daily, facilitating efficient resolution and ensuring software quality
  • Attended weekly defect report meetings and presented progress updates, fostering effective communication and collaboration within the team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Operation Management

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Skills

  • Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Selenium IDE, TestNG, JIRA
  • Debugging Tools: Xpath, SelectorsHub
  • Development Environment and Tools: Java, Maven, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA
  • Repository and Version Control: Git, GitHub
  • Databases: MySQL, SQL Server
  • Methodologies: Agile Scrum, Waterfall
  • Reporting and Presentation Tools: MS Visio, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word
  • Communication and Collaboration Tools: Slack, MS Outlook, Confluence
  • Operating Systems: Mac, Windows, Linux

Timeline

QA Analyst

Capital One Financial Corp.
09.2022 - Current

QA Engineer

Best Buy Co., Inc.
09.2020 - 08.2022

QA Tester

Travelers Companies, Inc.
03.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Operation Management

George Mason University

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