Test Engineer Software

SHIMU F. AHMED

Cell: 862-***-****

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Objective:

More than 10 years of experience in IT as a Software Test Engineer, with experience in both manual and automated testing fields seeking a challenging position as a QA Test Engineer / Software Test Engineer.

Professional Skills:

Over 10 years of experience in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), with a strong understanding of various testing methodologies

Skilled in manual and automated testing of web and client/server applications across Windows, UNIX, and Mac environments

Proficient in analyzing requirements (SRS, BRD, Design Docs), developing test plans, test cases, test scripts, and preparing Test Analysis Reports (TAR) and Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM)

Experienced in Functional, Regression, Integration, System, UAT, Performance, Stress, Load, and Black Box Testing

Strong background in test automation using Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), Maven, and Page Object Model (POM)

Built automation frameworks integrated with Jenkins CI/CD, and executed regression tests for continuous delivery

Solid programming skills in Java with understanding of OOP concepts (Inheritance, Encapsulation, Polymorphism, Abstraction)

Skilled in API testing using Postman and REST-assured, and performance testing with LoadRunner, JMeter, and BlazeMeter

Strong database testing expertise with Oracle and SQL Server; capable of writing complex SQL queries for data validation

Proficient in using defect tracking tools such as JIRA, HP ALM, Bugzilla, Quality Center, and experienced in SAP data validation

Familiar with FDA compliance testing (CFR 21 Part 11) for regulated environments

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills; quick learner with a proactive mindset and strong team collaboration abilities

Technical Skills:

Testing Tools

Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), Maven, Page Object Model (POM), Jenkins, DevOps, HP Quick Test Professional (QTP), GMC (PDF Compare Tool), LoadRunner, JMeter, BlazeMeter, JIRA, Quality Center (QC/TD), HP ALM, Bugzilla, Bug-base, PVCS Tracker, Postman, REST-assured, Oracle, MS SQL Server, SQL, SAP

Programming Languages

C, C++, Java, VB, .Net, ASP.Net, VB.Net.

OS

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win 7, UNIX, Linux, Mac

Database

Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, SAP

Database Management Tool

Oracle SQL Plus, MS SQL Server Management Studio, TOAD

Internet

HTML, XML, CSS, PHP, VB Script, Applets and Java Script

Server

IIS, WebSphere

Application Software

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel), OpenOffice.org, Lotus Notes

Modeling Tools

MS Visio, Rational Rose and UML

Networking

TCP/IP, Windows NT server, LAN and WAN

Reporting Tool

Extent Report, TestNG Report, Tableau

Work Status: US Citizen

Professional Experience:

Company Name: UST Global Inc, Aliso Viejo, CA July 2021 - Present.

Position: Lead I - Software Testing

Continuously gaining extensive knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Quality Assurance (QA) processes

Developing and executing test plans covering smoke, functional, integration, exploratory, system, UAT, usability, and regression testing

Creating and maintaining templates and documentation such as Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Defect Logs, RARs, Executive Summaries, and more

Analyzing business requirements and application features to identify critical testing areas and continuously defining baseline testing strategies

Establishing QA testing methodology, promoting uniform documentation and consistent test processes across the team

Designing, executing, and automating test scenarios and test cases for various applications

Utilizing Azure DevOps to manage test cases, execute test suites, track defects, and generate detailed reports (e.g., defect status, failure rates)

Performing Smoke, System, GUI, Functional, UAT, and Usability Testing

Using MS SQL Server to write and execute complex queries for database validation and data integrity checks

Participating in defect review meetings and conducting defect prevention analysis

Reporting daily QA progress and updates to management and stakeholders

Collaborating closely with developers and business analysts to verify functionality and resolve issues

Communicating effectively using MS Outlook and Microsoft Teams

Building and maintaining automation test frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), Maven, and Page Object Model (POM)

Executing automated test cases and regression suites through Azure DevOps pipelines

Performing API testing with Postman and REST-assured

Conducting performance testing using LoadRunner

Using GMC (PDF Compare Tool) for automated validation of document content

Automating test planning, execution, and reporting fully within the DevOps environment

Wurth USA. Ramsey, NJ May 2011– July 2021

Position: QA Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

Performed Manual Testing.

Gathered and analyzed Business Requirements.

Participated in developing Test plan.

MS Office was used to create the test plan, store test cases and run the test sets.

Used Bug-base for bug tracking and reporting, also followed up with the development team to verify bug fixes and update bug status.

Performed execution of Test Cases manually to verify the expected results.

Created and filed various office documentation using MS Office applications.

Worked with Project Lead in developing estimates for QA project deliverables such as scope, schedule, duration and resources.

Developed QA schedules, Test Coverage/Execution of reports for all test phases using standard Templates.

Preparing & presenting progress reports

Used Microsoft Excel 2007/2010 to merge data and create reports (using V-lookup formula, Macro templates, pivot tables, match function.

Review for accuracy of information, data entry completion of the claim in the system.

Took part in technical group meetings, with all teams: Business, Software Development team.

Involve in writing SQL queries for Backend Testing.

Retested Defects as applicable deferred bugs for later release and generated summary reports.

Involved and responsible for creating Weekly Status Reports regarding the progress of testing process.

Input data into SAP and evaluate test data to assure consistency and conformance to specifications.

Suntek System Inc. Tinton Falls, NJ Dec 2010 - May 2011

Position: Software Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

Involved in both Manual Testing and Automated Testing for a web-based application written in Java and .NET platform.

Analyzed and reviewed Software Requirement Specification (SRS), Functional Specifications and Use Cases of the application.

Developed Test Plan and Test Case documents based on Software Requirement Specifications.

Created Test Scripts and performed Smoke Test, Functional Test, Regression Test, Black-box Test, and Integration test, System Test, Browser Compatibility Test and User Acceptance Test.

Developed automated test scripts to perform automated Functional Testing using Quick Test Professional (QTP).

Maintain the automation scripts for enhancements and modifications to perform Regression Testing using Quick Test Professional (QTP).

Enhanced and modified automated scripts for several complex scenarios by adding programming logic using VB script.

Performed Data-driven Testing using QTP.

Writing SQL queries to test Data Integrity, Referential Integrity and performed Database Testing for the Application to verify the database.

Tested application written using .Net technology.

Responsible for weekly status updates showing the progress of the Automation testing effort and open issues to be resolved.

Responsible for migrating the test cases from excel spreadsheets to the HP Quality Center’s repository.

Using HP Quality Center to develop, maintain test cases and scripts for both manual and automation.

Link Test Cases to Application Functional Requirements ensuring Requirement Traceability throughout the testing process in Quality Center.

Interaction with business analysts and developers to resolve the technical issues so as to meet the client’s requirement for a better quality software product.

Attend periodic meetings, conferences on problem resolutions.

Tested the web-application on different types of browsers on different environments to check browser compatibility.

Education and Training

Passaic County Community College 9/99 - 12/01 Paterson, NJ

Hand on training on HP-HP Quality Center and Quick Test Professional

References:

Available upon request

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