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Sana Daoud

Sana Daoud

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated professional with a strong desire to tackle new challenges. Known for a robust work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficient at working independently, mastering new skills quickly. I am an experienced Quality Assurance Automation Engineer with comprehensive knowledge of the packing and shipping industry. I bring a developer's skillset and tester's mindset to the table. My expertise spans all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Additionally, I have exposure to various development methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile models. I possess expert knowledge in creating and maintaining automation frameworks using the Java (OP) programming language.

Overview

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8

Years Of Professional Experience

3
3
Certification

Work History

Senior SDET

Northern Trust
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 06.2023
IntelliJ analyzing execution plans and query optimization techniques.
Developed test plans and scripts to validate software functionality.
  • Developed, tested and maintained REST APIs for web applications using PHP.
  • Installed, configured and maintained Linux servers.
  • Performed daily system backups and restorations when required.
  • Monitored system performance to ensure system availability and reliability.

  • Worked closely with QA Lead and Manager in creating project timelines and milestones based on sprints.
  • Quality Assurance Engineer

    Walgreens
    Chicago, IL
    04.2018 - 01.2020
    • Developed and implemented quality assurance standards for software products.
    • Identified, documented, and tracked bugs throughout the development process using bug tracking systems such as JIRA or Bugzilla.
    • Coordinated cross-functional teams during release cycles to ensure timely completion of tasks within established deadlines.
    • Implemented new processes and procedures for conducting effective tests on software applications before deployment into production environment.
    • Developed test automation scripts using scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript.
    • Provided training sessions for new members of the Quality Assurance team on best practices and tools used in QA testing.
    • Evaluated existing processes within the Quality Assurance department and recommended improvements where necessary.
    • Identified safety issues and performance trends by performing statistical analysis.
    • Produced test scripts for new automated software testing rounds.
    • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
    • Developed, tested and maintained REST APIs for web applications using PHP.
    • Optimized SQL queries for better performance by analyzing execution plans and query optimization techniques.
      Installed, configured and maintained Linux servers.
    • Managed user accounts, permissions, file systems, disk quotas.

    Developer

    Mea & Pack Ship
    Bridgeview, IL
    05.2015 - 03.2018
    • Developed web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
    • Created user interfaces for websites with Adobe Photoshop.
    • Implemented automated testing tools to ensure high quality code.
    • Resolved customer issues related to software applications and developed solutions to address them.
    • Analyzed requirements and designed database schemas for applications.
      Provided technical support to customers and other team members on various development projects.
    • Configured and maintained Linux systems, including installation of packages and updates.
    • Created detailed designs for new products, components, and systems.
      Analyzed customer requirements to determine project scope and objectives.
    • Tested prototypes using a variety of methods including static analysis, dynamic testing, and finite element analysis.
    • Researched industry trends in order to identify potential areas of improvement.

    Education

    Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming

    Roosevelt University
    Chicago, IL
    06-2025

    Skills

    • Programming Languages: Java, MySQl, Gherkin, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python
    • Testing Tool: Selenium, TestNG, jUnit, Cucumber, WebDriver, Postman, JDBC, Rest Assured, Sauce Labs
    • Version Control System: Windows, Mac OS, Linux Unix
    • Other Buildings Tools: IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, Maven, Jenkins, JSPN, Log4j
      Agile Software Development
      Software Development Tools: JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams, ZOOM, Sharepoint, Slack
      Risk Management
      Time Management and Organization
      Defect Tracking and Reporting
      Test Program Development
      Testing Analytics
      Software Release and Versioning
      Usability Testing
      Testing and Debugging
      Requirements Analysis and Design Phases
      Front-End Programming: HTML5, CSS3, AJAX
      SOP Writing
      Manual Testing

    Languages

    English
    Professional
    Arabic
    Native/ Bilingual

    Certification

    • Software Development Engineering In Test, WeDevX - 2022
    • Web Design, Hello World Kids - 2015
    • Python Developer, Hello World Kids - 2015

    Timeline

    Senior SDET

    Northern Trust
    01.2020 - 06.2023

    Quality Assurance Engineer

    Walgreens
    04.2018 - 01.2020

    Developer

    Mea & Pack Ship
    05.2015 - 03.2018

    Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming

    Roosevelt University
    Sana Daoud