Quality Assurance Manual Testing
Resume:
Mohammad Parwiz Gawhari
Sacramento, CA *****
*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated and skilled Quality Assurance Analyst with over 9 years of experience in automation and manual testing methodologies. Proficient in designing, developing, and executing test cases for a variety of software products. Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. experience in UAT testing and Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) in the banking sector. Skilled in Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book, working with Empyrean FTP models. Adept at using Selenium WebDriver, Java, Cucumber, and various API testing tools. A strong advocate of Agile methodologies with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Known for improving efficiency and reducing defects through robust testing strategies.
SKILLS
Test Automation Framework: Selenium WebDriver, Java Programming, BDD (Behavior Driven Development), TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, Cypress
Manual Testing: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, Exploratory Testing
API Testing Tools: Postman, SoapUI, Rest Assured
Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP)
UAT Testing
Database Testing: SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle, SQL Server Management Studio
Defect Tracking and Reporting: Jira, HP ALM, Bugzilla
Version Control Systems: Git, Bitbucket
Continuous Integration and Deployment: Jenkins, Maven, Docker
Salesforce Testing: Functional, Integration, and Regression testing
Development Practices: Code Reviews, Unit Testing, System Testing, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment
WORK HISTORY
Automation and Manual Quality Assurance Tester
PNC Bank Remote 02/2022 – 02/2024
Part of the team responsible for a major data migration project, providing a new logging experience for online banking customers.
Utilized a hybrid automation framework with Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Cucumber (BDD) to automate test cases, reducing manual testing time by 30%.
Developed and executed automated test scripts for Functional, Integration, Regression, and UAT testing, identifying critical defects and ensuring high-quality software releases.
Conducted API testing using Postman and SoapUI, validating XML and JSON payloads to ensure robust data exchange between systems.
Strong SQL and database testing experience in data migration, verifying data integrity, and validating business rules.
Experienced using mainframe systems for data migration, ensuring smooth and reliable transfer of large datasets.
Experienced with Selenium IDE for general regression testing and the automation 0of recurring testing platforms.
Skilled in mobile device testing and familiar with tools like Lambda Test for cross-browser and mobile testing.
Validated software functionality, compatibility, and browser performance by creating and executing detailed test cases, ensuring consistent performance across platforms and devices.
Participated in daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings, ensuring alignment with Agile methodologies and project timelines.
Managed defect tracking and reporting using Jira Xray, improving defect resolution time by 30%.
Created and maintained detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
Achievement: Successfully led the QA efforts for a major system upgrade project, resulting in a 40% reduction in post-release defects and receiving commendation from senior management for outstanding performance.
Manual Quality Assurance Tester
Deloitte 04/2021 – 09/2021
Developed and executed manual test cases for Mobile, UI, and Backend using SQL queries, significantly improving application reliability.
Conducted manual Functional, Integration, Regression, and UAT testing, enhancing software quality and user satisfaction.
Developed and executed manual test cases on mainframe systems to validate data processes, ensuring data integrity and stability.
Integrated Kronos WIM to streamline time and scheduling systems, ensuring accurate data flow and compliance.
Conducted Functional, Integration, and Regression testing on mainframe applications, collaborating with developers to resolve defects and improve system performance.
Managed manual Defects and Bug Reporting using HP ALM and Excel sheets, reducing defect backlog by 25%.
Participated in requirement analysis and design meetings to understand business requirements and technical specifications.
Created detailed test plans and test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria.
Coordinated with developers and project managers to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery of projects.
Conducted smoke testing, sanity testing, and exploratory testing to identify potential issues early in the development cycle.
Test Automation Engineer
VSP Global Rancho Cordova 10/2017 – 03/2021
Developed a robust automation framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Cucumber (BDD), ensuring scalability and maintainability for customer-facing portals.
Collaborated with developers and business stakeholders to enhance the user administration functions, improving customer support services.
Conducted extensive usability testing to ensure seamless user experience for customer account management and multi-factor authentication.
Tested the integration of Red Hat API Management and Okta Identity Management, validating security protocols and ensuring proper functioning of user authentication systems.
Implemented Functional, Integration, Regression, and UAT testing for cross-platform applications, ensuring consistent behavior across different environments.
Enhanced customer service portal reporting by integrating analytics tools for data aggregation and reporting, improving the portal’s performance and customer support insights.
Conducted performance testing of portals to ensure they run efficiently under heavy usage and high transaction volumes. Also checked the performance of integrated systems, like Red Hat API Management and Okta, to ensure smooth and secure user logins.
Software QA Automation Tester
Emigrant Bank 04/2016 – 09/2017
Developed comprehensive automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver to validate user flows for online customer portals, ensuring smooth login, registration, and password reset functionality.
Conducted manual testing for backend systems integrated with Salesforce and various .NET and Java solutions, improving portal integration with legacy systems.
Worked on the enhancement of the Claim Intake Navigator, ensuring the implementation of dynamic sorting questions to guide customers to the appropriate services.
Implemented data migration tests on mainframe systems, ensuring data integrity and system stability during migration efforts.
Conducted API testing and integration with third-party web services, validating that Akamai web security services and other tools functioned properly within the portal.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers and project managers, to ensure timely delivery of enhancements and system upgrades for customer-facing portals.
Managed defect tracking using Jira and ensured timely resolution of issues by working closely with developers.
Manual Quality Assurance Tester
UPS 10/2014 – 03/2016
Developed comprehensive Test Requirements Specification documents, Test plans, and Test Result documentation.
Conducted thorough analysis of Business Requirements Documents and system specifications to identify test requirements and dependencies.
Performed various types of testing including Functional, Integration, Regression, and UAT, ensuring software quality and reliability.
Conducted Backend testing using SQL Plus and PL/SQL, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.
Created and executed detailed test cases based on functional specifications and user requirements.
Participated in daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings, contributing to the overall project's success.
Managed defect tracking and reporting using HP ALM, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
Worked closely with developers and business analysts to ensure a clear understanding of requirements and acceptance criteria.
EDUCATION
Caltech: Studying Cloud Computing/ AWS, Microsoft Azure.
associate degree in business administration 10/2012
Kardan University, Kabul, Afghanistan
CERTIFICATIONS
AWS Fundamentals (Simplilearn)
WORK STATUS
US Citizen
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