Quality Assurance Business Analyst

Nawroz Noori

***********@*****.*** • 651-***-****

LinkedIn • Saint Paul, MN, 55125

Summery:

Versatile and detail-oriented Quality Assurance and financial crime/OFAC Compliance professional with extensive experience in manual and automated testing and with experience in documentation and gathering the requirements across diverse industries. Proven track record in developing and executing test strategies, from functional and usability testing to complex system integrations. Adept at coordinating UAT processes and managing stakeholder communication. Proficient in API testing, UI testing, and working with Linux environments. Demonstrates strong analytical skills in risk assessment and mitigation. Excels in cross-functional team collaboration and stakeholder communication. Experience in BSA/AML/OFAC regulatory compliance within large, diverse financial institutions.

Areas of Expertise

Agile Methodologies

Business Analyst

Risk Analysis & Mitigation

Release Management

Project Management

Test Script Development

Quality Assurance & Control

Regulatory Compliance

Planning & Execution Test

BSA/AML/OFAC regulatory compliance

Manual & Automated Testing

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Proficiencies

Software Testing

Selenium, JMeter, Postman, SOAPUI, Rally, Testrail, Zephyr, JIRA, Qtest, Azure DevOps (ADO), Burp Suite

Security & Networking

Splunk, Snort, Web Sniffer, SonicWALL, Firewall, IDS/IPS, iptables, Nmap, TCPDUMP, Wireshark, Autopsy

Operating Systems

Windows, Kali Linux, Ubuntu, RedHat Linux

Programming Languages

Python, HTML, Java, BASH

Databases

MySQL, NoSQL, Microsoft SQL Server

Business & Data Tools

Tableau, Microsoft Dynamic 365

Professional Experience

FIS Global, Remote

Quality Assurance Analyst & Business Analyst

Jan 2020 – September 2024.

Evaluated system performance, reliability, scalability, and security through usability testing. Developed manual and automated test scripts, utilities, and simulators for test plan execution. Coordinated UAT processes and oversaw daily test activities. Analyzed risks and formulated mitigation strategies supporting test lead. Designed test cases and scenarios for comprehensive coverage. Communicated testing activities and findings via oral and written reports. Maintained test script library for efficient access.

Optimized test script development process, accelerating testing cycles and improving efficiency.

Established effective inter-team communication channels, facilitating timely issue resolution.

Refined UAT coordination procedures, ensuring successful application deployments.

Devised innovative risk mitigation strategies, minimizing potential impacts on project timelines.

Mastered diverse testing tools including JIRA, Rally, TestRail, and Zephyr, while expanding proficiency in Linux operating system, API testing, and UI testing.

Wells Fargo, Remote

OFAC Compliance Analyst

Jan 2023 — Dec 2023

Reviewed customer records, related parties, and transactions against regulatory reporting lists and regional sanctions watch lists. Evaluated risks to determine permissibility under sanctions and BSA/AML regulations. Provided directions to the line of business based on compliance findings. Prepared and submitted regulatory reports and requests. Consulted with peers, line of business managers, and external parties on global sanctions and due diligence findings.

Implemented a risk-based approach to customer reviews, prioritizing high-risk cases and improving overall efficiency.

Developed training program for the line of business on compliance requirements and best practices.

Established cross-functional working group to address complex sanctions issues, enhancing decision-making processes.

Introduced a new documentation system for due diligence findings, facilitating easier retrieval and analysis of information.

Spearheaded the creation of sanction’s compliance dashboard, providing real-time insights to senior management.

Prime Therapeutics, Eagan, MN

Software Quality Assurance Tester

Jun 2018 — Mar 2019

Validated Medicare claims in UAT/Prod environments ensuring accuracy and compliance. Crafted and executed test scripts bridging communication between business users and stakeholders. Analyzed Rx Claims data/PBM, healthcare data, and reports utilizing SQL, AQT, and other tools. Identified, documented, and tracked issues uncovered during the testing process. Orchestrated project coordination as required.

Implemented validation procedures for Rx Claims data, enhancing data accuracy and reliability.

Spearheaded multiple projects to successful completion, demonstrating strong leadership and coordination skills.

Engineered robust issue tracking system, expediting problem resolution.

Optimized Medicare claims testing process, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements.

Acquired in-depth understanding of Rx claims processing within PBM systems, elevating issue identification and resolution capabilities.

Questar Assessment Inc., Apple Valley, MN

Quality Assurance Analyst

Oct 2016 — May 2018

Executed manual testing for functional and backend systems, encompassing End-to-End and Black box methodologies. Implemented various testing types including regression, system, integration, positive, negative, and GUI. Contributed to all stages of System Life Cycle (SLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Conducted quality control reviews ensuring user requirement satisfaction. Integrated systems to guarantee seamless functionality across platforms.

Devised testing strategies, significantly enhancing application quality and user satisfaction.

Streamlined quality control review process, accelerating time-to-market for new features and updates.

Pioneered innovative testing methodologies for complex system integrations, ensuring cross-platform functionality.

Orchestrated successful UAT processes, facilitating smooth application deployments.

Drove continuous improvement of SDLC processes, boosting overall development efficiency.

Education

Master of Science in Cyber Operations (ongoing)

Metro State University, Saint Paul, MN

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication and Network Engineering

Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology, Pakistan

Licenses & Certifications

Cybersecurity Certification, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN

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