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Zahara Mashud

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

Ambitious Quality Analyst with track record of dependability and leadership. Knowledgeable in QA methodology with proven history of reducing errors to increase quality. Proficient in preparing test cases, plans, and scripts. Dedicated to analyzing and resolving defects. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Analyst

When l Work
09.2021 - 11.2024
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Collaborate with eight other team members to better understand requirements and wifi interoperability testing process
  • Tracking and reporting bugs using Jira
  • Participating in daily standup’s and provide team members with updates for all work in progress
  • Performing black box testing and regression test
  • Responsible for analytical decision making for the team
  • Participating in Project Review sessions to help identify potential work process improvements
  • Ability to prioritize task into manageable work
  • Review project requirements with team members
  • Proficient with software development/debugging tools Chrome Dev Tools, Postman, Charles Proxy, curl
  • Experienced in defining/implementing/maintaining test coverage for client/mobile applications for a variety of smartphones/tablets
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with wifi management testing tools
  • Ability to deliver technical demonstration
  • Understanding of quality-related agile methodologies and experience applying them throughout the SDLC
  • Analytical ability to manage multiple projects
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Defined and implemented quality initiatives to reduce risk.
  • Record findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.

Software Quality Assurance (QA)

African Women Abroad, Inc.
Union, New Jersey
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Implement best practices to maintain high quality testing process
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Create test plans
  • Executed manual test scenario
  • Performed specialized testing in support of internal and external customers and departmental projects.
  • Worked independently on assignments involving varied and complex issues without direct supervision.
  • Interpreted analytical data, converting to technical documentation for use in training manuals and standard operating procedures.
  • Completed inspection reports, describing performance outcomes, and carefully documenting irregularities or variances from expected outcomes.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
  • Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal software performance and usability.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Masters of Science - Information Technology

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Mental Health

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

Skills

  • Test case development
  • Agile methodology knowledge
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • QA methodologies mastery
  • Usability Testing
  • Test Automation
  • Quality Improvement
  • Defect tracking
  • Risk Assessment
  • Cross-browser testing
  • Test strategy formulation
  • Functional Testing

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Timeline

QA Analyst

When l Work
09.2021 - 11.2024

Software Quality Assurance (QA)

African Women Abroad, Inc.
04.2019 - 08.2021

Masters of Science - Information Technology

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Mental Health

New Jersey City University
Zahara Mashud