Qa Tester Manual

Zohal Amini

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US Citizen MBA- The George Washington University 2024 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Manual QA Tester with 5+ years of experience validating web applications and enterprise software in Agile environments. Skilled in test case execution, exploratory testing, defect documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. Known for ensuring product quality through meticulous testing, clear communication, and efficient bug reporting. Passionate about delivering seamless user experiences and contributing to high-impact SaaS feature releases.

CORE SKILLS

Manual Testing: Test case execution, exploratory testing, regression, UAT, bug documentation

Tools & Technologies: Jira, TestRail, Postman, Confluence, Chrome DevTools, MS Office Suite

Collaboration: Agile (Scrum), sprint planning, daily stand-ups, user story reviews Web QA Knowledge: Browser behavior, APIs, client-server architecture, usability testing

Soft Skills: Attention to detail, curiosity, cross-functional teamwork, written documentation, experience with agile development practices Scrum and Kanban boards. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manual QA Tester / QA Lead

Castera, Vienna, VA May 2024 – Present

• Executed manual tests for web-based healthcare platforms, validating feature releases and bug fixes.

• Reviewed product requirements and acceptance criteria to identify test needs and edge cases.

• Conducted exploratory testing and usability assessments to ensure optimal user experience.

• Reported and tracked bugs using Jira, with clear reproduction steps, screenshots, and severity.

• Maintained shared QA documentation and collaborated in sprint reviews and planning.

• Used Jira and X-Ray for bug and test management tool.

• Used Scrum and Kanban board for agile team management and meetings and user stories.

• Used Postman with Swagger for API testing and validation. QA Analyst

Deloitte Consulting LLP, Rosslyn, VA Sep 2021 – Feb 2024

• Performed end-to-end testing of regulatory platforms and B2B insurance applications.

• Led test planning and execution across multiple sprints, ensuring full coverage.

• Participated in Agile ceremonies and collaborated with developers to resolve critical issues.

• Helped organize test checklists and improved team testing workflows. QA Manual Tester

New York Life Insurance Company, Vienna, VA Sep 2018 – Aug 2021

• Executed test cases for internal systems and validated business rule implementations.

• Participated in UAT with business users and provided documentation of results.

• Managed multiple testing requests and created reusable test scripts and checklists. EDUCATION

MBA, The George Washington University, Washington, DC – 2024 Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Kabul Polytechnic University, Kabul – 2012 CERTIFICATIONS

• ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL), Apr 2021

• Certified Agile Business Analyst (In Progress)

• SAFe for Teams / Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Jan 2022 HIGHLIGHTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of manual QA testing experience across web and SaaS applications.

• Strong command of exploratory testing, regression, bug documentation, and UAT.

• Familiar with browser dev tools, APIs, and issue tracking systems like Jira.

• Experience with test case management tools including TestRail.

• Clear communicator and active participant in Agile development workflows.

• Eager to grow into automation (Playwright, Cypress) and expand QA expertise.

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