Saira Khan
New York, NY 10029
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Summary of Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Basic knowledge in Avid, Final Cut Pro.
Expertise in tools like Jira and Confluence.
Experienced in Manual testing.
In depth knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Skilled in User Acceptance Testing, Functional, Black Box, Cross
Browser, Regression Testing and System Testing.
Excellent communication skills and team player.
Fluent in both Urdu and Hindi.
Interest and basic skills in film production including editing,
cinematography, scriptwriting, storyboarding, etc.
Education
City College of New York, New York, NY
March 2012-Present
Major: Applied Mathematics
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
September 2007-May 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Work Experience
Michael C. Fina, New York, NY
January 2013-Present
Web Quality Assurance Intern
Performed black box testing, smoke testing, positive & negative
testing, regression testing, system testing, end-to-end testing, GUI
testing, front-end testing and cross browser testing within the
program
Used a bug tracking tool called Jira to create Bugs, Open/Close
stories, and add screenshots
Analyzed wireframes and mockups as a reference guide for testing
Conducted reviews of detail designs
Reviewed requirements in the Business Requirement Document
Used Excel to make workbooks of stories and epic statuses
Created Power Points consisting of screenshot errors with detailed
descriptions
Attended daily meetings regarding findings
Communicated with offshore developers to verify and update bug
statuses
Environment/Tools: MS Office, Jira, Windows, Ruby on Rails
University of Rochester Art and Music Library, Rochester, NY
January 2010-May 2011
Office Assistant I
Assisted patrons in finding necessary resources, responded to patron
inquiries through in-person and telephone communications
Maintained order in library and necessary filings of academic
resources
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
June-December 2010
Independent Research Study/Research Assistant in White Lab
Assisted Professor Patricia White, PhD with research focusing on the
functions of the Forkhead transcription factor FoxO3 in M. musculus
(mice)
Independently designed, managed and implemented research project to
determine function of FoxO3 gene in hair cells of vestibular system
Generated data to demonstrate difference in balance and other
behavioral functions between wild-type and knock-out FoxO3 specimen
Raised, euthanized and dissected wild-type and knock-out FoxO3 mice
for specimen cochlea
Sampled cochlea to determine presence of hair cells in both types of
mice by staining hair cells with myosin7 (a non-nuclear marker)
Learned and performed polymerase chain reactions, gel electrophoresis,
DNA purification, filtration, Confocal microscope, use of centrifuge,
tube shaker, autoclaving and pH meter
Volunteer Experience
New York Cares, New York, NY
May-June 2012
Morning Math Games
Played various math games with 2nd graders to help improve their math
skills
Assisted students within small groups by playing addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, and money counting games
University of Rochester: SouthSide Student Council, Rochester, NY
September 2009-May 2010
Executive Board Secretary
Organized weekly meetings in preparation for monthly events and social
events for the entire undergraduate school
Sent weekly emails to members of student council, documented
information in weekly meetings, made fliers for events, made sure
events were executed perfectly
92nd Street Y, New York, NY
September 2005-May 2006
Teen-Fellowship Peer-Leadership Program
Organized community service aid-based events designed to help local
youth become more active and involved in the community
Reach out to local peers to increase awareness on social issues, such
as homelessness, recycling
Prepare speaker/dinner events for local peers