Dan Nicolau

Boston, MA

Mobile: 763-***-****

adzfy5@r.postjobfree.com

SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Green Card Holder

I am experienced with over five years of testing web and mobile applications.

Adept at black and grey box testing methodologies, with a comprehensive understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and Bug Life Cycle.

Proficient in creating test cases, test strategies, and user requirement specification documents.

My career involves hands-on manual testing involvement, including executing automation frameworks.

I thoroughly grasp development processes such as Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Experienced across a spectrum of testing types—Integration, System, Functional, GUI, Regression, Performance, and Sanity – I excel in formulating and analyzing test Plans, Strategies, and Test Cases.

Additionally, I have a proven record in preparing test data, compiling weekly status reports, and executing test data. My expertise extends to writing SQL queries for Back-end testing, ensuring a comprehensive testing approach.

I am well-versed in cross-browser and cross-platform web testing and emulators, providing a seamless user experience.

I actively participate in QA team meetings; I collaborate closely with team leads and developers to streamline the testing process.

My contributions extend to test automation for web-based applications, creating test planning, script implementation, execution, and results analysis.

TECHNOLOGY & TESTING PROFICIENCIES:

Operating System: Windows OS, macOS

Mobile Platforms: iOS, Android OS

API Testing: Swagger, Postman

Automation: Selenium WebDriver, Robot Framework

Programming: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python

Networking: TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, Internet, Intranet

Cloud: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Salesforce

Bug Tracking: Bugzilla, JIRA, TestRail

Other:

- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- MS Teams, Zoom (Communication and Collaboration)

- Fire Base, Test Flight, App Center (Testing Platforms)

Browsers: Chrome, MS Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari

Emulators and Testing Platforms: Sauce Labs, Browser Stack

SKILLS:

Windows OS macOS iOS Android OS Swagger Postman Selenium WebDriver Robot Framework JavaScript HTML CSS Python Linux Microsoft Azure AWS Salesforce Bugzilla JIRA TestRail User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Management Process Optimization Team Leadership Multitasking Organization Quality Log Files Inspections Review Problem-Solving FireBase TestFlight App Center Jenkins, Docker Git Sauce Labs BrowserStack Penetration Testing Daily Logs Diagnostic Automation Improvements Quality Assurance Client Interactions System Modification Testing Defect Identification Agile Scrum Programming Issue Identification Risk Management Test Implementation Test Case Management Software Documentation Reviews Product Design Review Mobile Application Software Functional and Business Requirements Active Learning Confluence Requirements Analysis Manual Test Case Preparation Hardware Software Configuration Teamwork and Positive Attitude Daily Status Reports Android Software Development Kit (SDK) Firmware Testing Google Drive Web and Mobile Application QA Continuous Learning Design Specifications Testing Program Development Problem Documentation Developing Quality Standards Debug Code Develop Test Cases Status Updates Passionate About Quality Quality Control Mobile Devices Customer Needs Assessments Web Applications System Integration Testing Test Plan Optimization Security Testing Troubleshooting and Resolution Solution Testing and Implementation Black box testing Grey box testing Creating test cases Test strategies Assurance Executing automation frameworks Integration testing System testing Functional testing GUI testing Regression testing Performance testing Sanity testing Waterfall methodology Agile Writing SQL queries API testing Cross-browser web testing Cross-platform web testing Cross-functional collaboration Collaboration Quality Improvement Strategy Inspection Processes Product Assessments Quality Inspection Expertise Social Perceptiveness Defect Resolution Reading Comprehension Operational Efficiency Compatibility Testing Software Compliance Testing Technical Reporting Bug Fixes Performance and Reliability Testing Cross-Platform Testing Version Control Systems: Git Continuous-Integration Testing Network Hardware and Software Maintenance Problem Documentation Biometrics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Aware, Inc., Burlington, MA 02/2023 – contract

Developed and executed test case scripts across multiple projects.

Performed comprehensive testing for both mobile and web platforms.

Utilized Android Studio and XCode to install SDK builds, ensuring robust testing on Android and iOS platforms.

Successfully managed multiple projects across diverse environments, including Java and React Native.

Tested biometric software products, services, and user interface applications for biometric enrollment and analysis on Android, iOS, and Web platforms.

Validated software products, including SDKs and subsystems, facilitating fingerprint, face recognition, and mobile authentication solutions.

Created test cases, suites, strategies, and test plans for software releases and epics.

Improved release processes by proving detailed test strategy for each feature.

Triaged all bugs and cleaned all back log ensure that there are no outstanding issues from clients.

Improved list of documentation needed for testing state ID verification.

Collected and analyzed valuable feedback from prospective customers to influence the product roadmap.

Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including sales engineering, engineering, and product management, to address prospects' business challenges and align with internal business objectives.

Led cross-functional collaboration between development and QA teams, resulting in faster issue resolution and smoother communication, leading to a reduction in development-to-testing turnaround time.

Orchestrated mobile testing efforts across diverse simulators and physical devices, ensuring consistent application performance and functionality, resulting in positive user feedback and a decrease in reported issues.

Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills by identifying root causes of critical defects, reducing their occurrence, and enhancing overall software stability.

Software QA Engineer, Capgemini, project Keurig, Boston, MA 04/2022 – 02/2023

Developed and executed comprehensive test case scripts and plans using Agile metrics and procedures to ensure thorough testing coverage.

Successfully identified and reported critical defects in a timely manner, contributing to reduction in post-release defects and improved software quality.

Performed manual testing: regression, compatibility, and integration testing for client-facing products and backend systems. I conducted diverse testing types: Functional, Integration, System, Front-End, and Backend Testing.

Collaborated closely with developers and product owners to ensure alignment between testing efforts and project objectives.

Created and followed test plans for various product releases, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Thoroughly tested hardware appliances and Keurig mobile applications, evaluating user interfaces across devices.

Performed testing on both real devices and using emulators.

Conducted Backend testing using Postman and Swagger, validating API functionalities and integrations.

Used SQL queries to validate and ensure data accuracy in databases.

Utilized Python, Selenium, and Robot Framework to automate testing processes, enhancing efficiency and repeatability.

Introduced Visual Testing automation by implementing snapshot functionality for visual regression testing.

Executed nightly tests and collaborated with the team to review and address test outcomes, ensuring continuous quality improvement.

Actively pursued professional development opportunities, completing certification courses in specific testing methodologies, which directly contributed to an enhanced skill set and improved testing strategies.

Software QA Engineer, Premium Soft Labs. Phoenix, AZ 11/2018 – 04/2022

Conducted thorough review and analysis of critical documents, including Software Requirement Specifications, Rapid Design Documents, High-Level Design, Detail Design Documents, Acceptance Test Cases, Integration Test Cases, and Unit Test Cases.

Utilized document insights to create detailed Test Plans ensuring comprehensive testing coverage and alignment with project goals.

Ensured seamless application compatibility across all Chrome, Firefox, and Safari browser versions.

Actively participated in Agile scrum meetings, contributing valuable insights, and maintaining up-to-date reports for effective project tracking.

Demonstrated proficiency in both Black box and Gray box testing methodologies, enabling rigorous quality assessment.

Performed a broad spectrum of testing types, including GUI, Functional, System, Smoke, Positive, Negative, Integration, Regression, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Back-End testing.

Engaged in requirements management, precise planning, scheduling, meticulous test execution, defect tracking, defect management, and continuous enhancement of test cases.

Verified application functionality and promptly reported identified issues to the bug-tracking system.

Leveraged diverse test data to enhance clip appearance through additional predefined filters, offering a variety of scenarios for assessment.

Analyzed log files using ADB commands, proactively troubleshooting issues to enhance overall application stability.

Crafted comprehensive Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Scenarios, executing them efficiently using Selenium WebDriver to ensure rigorous testing coverage.

Executed data-driven testing across multiple data sets using Selenium WebDriver, enhancing test coverage and accuracy.

Contributed efficient locator strategies such as XPath and CSS, ensuring stable WebDriver script execution across various conditions.

Actively participated in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), validating end-user application readiness.

Created detailed weekly status reports to provide transparent updates on project progress.

Conducted comprehensive mobile testing across diverse simulators and physical devices, ensuring application performance across platforms.

Conducted extensive testing on native, hybrid, and web-based applications, ensuring consistent quality and user experience.

Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and usability through extensive accessibility testing for both web and mobile applications.

Spearheaded accessibility testing efforts for web and mobile applications, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and providing a more inclusive user experience.

EDUCATION:

2009 - Ion Ionescu de la Brad University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Iasi, Romania.

2011 - Master of Science in Horticulture from Ion Ionescu de la Brad University, located in Iasi, Romania.

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