Ahmad Samir

Sacramento, CA 916-***-**** ad4ugd@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-samir24

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Software QA Engineer with over 6 years of experience in comprehensive software testing.

Expert in UI testing using industry-standard tools such as Cypress.io, Selenium Web Driver and optimizing server performance, utilizing CI/CD tools, monitoring system health, and proactive troubleshooting using MobaXterm.

Proficient in using GIT/GITHUB and Bitbucket for version control, and Jira for bug reporting. Experienced in conducting Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions, fostering cross-team collaboration, and automation using Cypress. Familiar with the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) within a Scrum Agile/Waterfall Methodologies.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Testing Approaches: Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, SDLC, STLC, Bug Life Cycle

Testing Tools: Cypress, Selenium Web Driver, SQL Server Management Studio

Programming Languages: JAVA, JavaScript

Project Management Tools: Jira, ALM (Application Lifecycle Management)

Version Control Systems: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket

IDEs: IntelliJ, Visual Studio Code

Operating Systems: Windows, Mac OS

Web Browsers: Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox

Education: Bachelor’s in business administration Bakhtar University, Kabul, Afghanistan

CAREER OVERVIEW

Software Test Engineer VISA 02/2022 – 03-2024

Denver, CO

Managed and optimized servers for improved performance and reliability, ensuring seamless business operations.

Utilized CI/CD tools for efficient software release and deployment, significantly reducing the time-to-market.

Monitored system health and performance, proactively troubleshooting, and resolving issues to minimize downtime.

Collaborated with development teams to establish DevOps practices, accelerating the software development and deployment speed.

Created extensive test plans according to the Business Requirement Document (BRD), ensuring alignment with business needs.

Conducted various types of testing, including Automation, Manual, Smoke, Regression, Functional, and analyzed results for continuous quality improvement.

Developed comprehensive Test scenarios, Test cases, Test data, Test procedures, and Test reports, ensuring thorough coverage and accuracy.

Implemented the Waterfall method for project management, enhancing project execution efficiency.

Performed API testing with Ready API and Manual testing with ALM application, ensuring robust software quality.

Used GIT/GITHUB and Bitbucket for version control, maintaining code integrity and facilitating collaboration.

Reported bugs and errors to development teams using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and high-quality software delivery.

Conducted Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions for new joiners, enhancing their understanding and productivity.

Engaged in active cross-team collaboration at different stages of the project, fostering a cohesive team environment.

Performed automation using Cypress for projects that require automation, improving testing efficiency.

Used Mobaxterm to troubleshoot servers using PowerShell commands, ensuring system stability and reliability.

Utilized Crystal Point Outside View for Tandem Emulator, enhancing system emulation capabilities and testing efficiency.

Quality Assurance Analyst TRY CLOUD 02/2020 – 02/2022

Tyson, VA

Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, leveraged tools like Jira and GitHub for efficient project management, documentation, version control, and bug tracking.

Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and test cases, ensuring thorough testing of application functionality and performance.

Utilized Java with Selenium WebDriver for executing automated test scripts, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of web-based application testing.

Assisted in maintaining and enhancing existing automated test scripts, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness.

Conducted comprehensive testing of web-based applications using Postman, validated endpoints, payloads, and status codes to ensure system reliability and functionality.

Leveraged SQL Developer for database testing, executed queries and verified data accuracy for ensuring system functionality and usability.

Collaborated closely with the development team for bug identification, reporting, and resolution, ensuring timely and successful project completion.

MANUAL TESTER AzulCRM 01/2018 – 12/2019

Sacramento, CA

Participated in Agile Ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Demo, Retro).

Utilized Jira for test case management.

Employed GIT/GITHUB for version control.

Ensured comprehensive testing, including manual execution, regression, and performance testing.

Executed test scripts, reported daily on progress and defect status.

Collaborated with the team in preparing test scenarios and testing developed features.

Worked closely with developers to resolve issues during the testing phase.

Documented software product defects and tracked them to closure.

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