QA Tester, Web testing, Manual tester, Automation tester

Parvina KHAMIDOVA

Fairfax, VA *****, USA

Cell phone: (571-***-**-**;

Email: ***********@*****.***

Objective

ISTQB certified solutions-focused Software QA Engineer/Tester is looking for joining in a team of a progressive organization to utilize skills and abilities that offers professional growth while being resourceful, innovative, and flexible.

Summary of knowledge, skills and expertise:

Strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC process

Proficiency in preparing Test Plans, Requirement Traceability Matrix and Test cases based on the Business and Functional Requirement standards

Expertise in Black box Testing Techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Tables, Exploratory testing, and Mobile testing.

Work experience in Agile environment

Ability to design and develop test cases using industry best practices

Experience in reviewing complex software requirements and detecting defects

Strong desire to learn new tools, techniques and approaches, and ability to quickly adapt to their usage

Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels in the organization

Ability to generate test Automation Scripts using Selenium.

Basic knowledge of SQL that can be implemented in backend testing.

Experience in web and E-commerce testing

Mobile testing

Comprehensive knowledge of testing web applications

Experience with 508 testing using Jaws and Wave

Testing Tools: TFS Visual Studio, Selenium IDE, Bugzilla, Jira

Operating System: Windows XP/7/10, Mac OS, Android, iOS

Databases: MySQL, Microsoft SQL

Software: Microsoft Office, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver

Languages: HTML, SQL, Java Script

Other Skills:

Good negotiation, research, analytical and training skills

Strong analytical skills and experience in writing variety of papers and documents

Ability to work independently as well as in the team

Great interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with the project staff

Ability to quickly adapt to changes and willingness to take on challenges

Quick learner with great sense of duty, responsibility, punctuality, and attention to details

Multilingual: English/Russian/Tajik

Relevant professional experience:

Target Labs Inc. Oct 2015 – Present

Software QA Tester Vienna, VA

Responsible for testing updated customized Microsoft CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Dynamics system for Sunrise senior living project commercial operations, sales and management:

• Write Test Cases based on business requirements and user manuals

• Execute manual test cases for releases

• Create effective bug reports

• Perform functional testing and regression testing

• Run end to end testing

• Implement acceptance testing

• Testing marketing processes and user roles

• Report issues using SharePoint

• Backend testing and data verification using SQL

Responsible for testing Stratus project VideoNext - security operating system.

Contributed in test planning, test estimation and test design

Developed Test Cases in Google Sheets

Executed manual test cases for releases

Created effective bug reports via Jira

Executed acceptance testing

Worked with product backlog stories using TFS Visual Studio

Collaborated with stakeholders

Participated in agile scrum meetings and everyday meetings

Run regression test scripts via Selenium IDE tool

Responsible for testing of the HomePro website (construction/remodeling company’s web site created in purpose to present its services and communicate with clients) for the company:

Participate in reviewing and reporting any issues and concerns

Participate in test planning, choosing test strategy, coverage and acceptance criteria

Design and develop Test Cases

Create basic automated test script using Selenium IDE

Develop test execution sequences

Perform basic backend testing in databases using SQL

Write effective bug reports via Jira

Execute acceptance testing

Perform mobile testing for Android and iOS

KV-Realty - Real Estate Company Sep 2014 – Oct 2015

Arlington, VA

Web content analyst/tester

Responsible for testing of the company’s new web-site project. The web site was created on a SaaS platform for marketing and communications needs. As a team member of testing department:

Assisted in the test planning process

Executed manual testing using different testing techniques, such as exploratory testing, scenario testing, regression testing and others

Was responsible for verification and review of the web-site’s quality

Wrote SQL queries to test the application for data integrity and verified the contents of the data table.

Designed and developed Test Cases using MS Excel and MS Word

Prepared defect reports using Bugzilla

Performed mobile testing for Android and iOS

Updated company’s web site regularly

Communicated with web site users

Asia Plus Media Group Jun 2010 – Dec. 2012

Tajikistan, Dushanbe

QA tester/content analyst

As a part of the company’s IT department was responsible for testing Drupal based informational websites:

Reviewed the standards, requirements and design documents for test plans, cases and scripts

Tested the E-commerce web sites using different testing techniques such.

Smoke testing of company’s web-sites

IWPR–Institute for War and Peace Reporting (UK) in Tajikistan Sep. 2009 – May. 2010

Editor and Human Rights Project Coordinator

Prepared analytical reports on human rights issues jointly with journalists collaborating with IWPR

Was responsible for setting up of more than 20 trainings and workshops during the project

Contributed to the monthly and annual projects reports

Was responsible for preparation of news-letters and press releases on project activities

Established and maintained collaboration with local media and community organizations interested in covering human rights issues

Edited articles and stories written by journalists collaborating with the project

Wrote editorial stories and interviewed newsmakers.

The Associated Press news agency (USA) May 2005-Nov 2007

Correspondent-contractor in Tajikistan

Wrote news stories on different issues and events related to Tajikistan

Covered most important political events including high level summits, conferences, visits and others.

Education and professional development:

Tajik State University, Tajikistan, Bachelor Degree in Economics, Tajikistan, 1995-2000

LADO International College, English Language Program, USA 2012 – 2013

Learnix Center Software QA courses, USA, Jan 2016

ISTQB Foundation Level Certification, Jun 2016

References: Available upon request

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