Sami Topiwala
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Experienced Software Test Engineer with over 20 years of expertise in testing and debugging web-based software across multiple platforms. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, developing comprehensive test plans, and executing various testing methodologies. Proven track record of effectively communicating with stakeholders and driving projects to successful outcomes. Passionate about ensuring software quality and optimizing testing processes for maximum efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead, Software Test Engineer
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
03.2022 - Current
- Performed thorough hands-on testing and debugging of web-based software across various mobile devices running iOS and Android operating systems in Agile Environment.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for all test activities, enabling seamless knowledge transfer among team members.
- Identified critical bugs by conducting thorough regression testing on various builds and configurations.
- Collaborated with product and development teams to grasp user requirements and define comprehensive test plans.
- Maintained open communication with project team leads and managers, providing regular updates on test status, identifying risks, and devising mitigation plans to ensure project success.
- Executed various types of testing including manual, usability, functional, black box, regression, smoke, and performance testing.
- Identified test cases for test automation and guided team in implementing automated test scripts.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support in their career development as software test engineers.
- Accelerated bug resolution times by establishing effective communication channels between testers and developers during defect triage meetings.
Functional Consultant/Scrum Master
GK Software USA, Inc.
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Created detailed Functional documentation based on requirements to handover to development team.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Coordinated and collaborated with multiple product teams related to project dependencies and relationships
- Identified and resolved impediments and blockers promptly, maintaining project momentum and team productivity
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Prepared Demos and Presentations for Customers each Sprint.
- Professionally interacted with clients to assess business requirements and determine software needs.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
Software Test Engineer
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
04.2014 - 08.2018
- Experienced in testing for quality assurance in fast-paced Agile environment.
- Analyzed Test plan, detailing testing scope, strategy, test requirements and necessary resources.
- Managed test scripts and tracked status using JIRA during manual testing execution.
- Communicated with developers and business analysts to resolve issues or questions pertaining to test creation or execution in proactive and timely manner.
- Participated in client meetings to analyze and document business requirements for QA team.
- Identified critical test cases affecting application functionality for Smoke Testing purposes and automation
- Conducted Front-End, Regression, end-to-end, and Functionality testing on Cloud Power Checkout.
Software Test Engineer
IBM
02.2005 - 03.2014
- Led system verification for Windows configuration, overseeing tester resources, Configuration Management, Test planning, execution, and Status reporting during scrum calls, and logging defects to delivery quality product.
- Executed testing on projects to ensure timely delivery of quality products Sprint by Sprint and set up environments as requested by Product Engineering team to replicate customer issues.
- Performed Eclipse-based automated test cases using Selenium for Java-based IBM Director software, including stand-alone and web-based storage applications.
- Managed test system upgrades, BIOS, and Firmware levels, while creating and updating test cases and scenarios for Black box testing during Software releases.
Skills
- JIRA management
- Test case design
- Scrum Methodology
- Mobile Application Testing
- Cross-browser testing
- Software Debugging
- Manual and automated testing
- Client Communication
- Functional/Solution Testing
- Test environment setup
- Test Data Management
- Operating systems knowledge (Linux/Windows)
- Patent Owner
- Test Plans and Test Methodologies
Timeline
Lead, Software Test Engineer
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
03.2022 - Current
Functional Consultant/Scrum Master
GK Software USA, Inc.
08.2018 - 03.2022
Software Test Engineer
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
04.2014 - 08.2018
Software Test Engineer
IBM
02.2005 - 03.2014
Similar Profiles
Arianne CedielArianne Cediel
Channel Business Development Manager at Toshiba Global Commerce SolutionsChannel Business Development Manager at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
Reynaldo Diaz BalconReynaldo Diaz Balcon
Senior General Ledger Accountant at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, MéxicoSenior General Ledger Accountant at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, México
MARIELA SERNAMARIELA SERNA
Software Engineer Lead at Toshiba Global Commerce SolutionsSoftware Engineer Lead at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
Cesar CanavalCesar Canaval
Field Service Technician at Toshiba Global Commerce SolutionsField Service Technician at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
Katelyn SeamanKatelyn Seaman
Host at Coquette BrasserieHost at Coquette Brasserie