Quality Assurance Engineer

ALI R CHOWDHURY

Cybersecurity Analyst (GRC) Quality Assurance Engineer

Mobile: +1-347-***-**** E-Mail ID: *****.*****@*****.***

Location: Sloan, New York, USA LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ali-r-chowdhury-2473a79/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Quality Assurance Engineer with over 9 years of extensive experience in Software Quality Assurance and Testing, specializing in Cyber Security in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC).

Proven expertise in analyzing business requirements and collaborating in Agile & Waterfall environments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, IEC 60601-1, and EU MDR).

Adroit in risk assessment, incident response, and security protocols, focusing on medical devices and embedded systems.

Classifies and labels data based on sensitivity and applies data protection measures like automatic encryption and identity-based access control.

Use multilayered, built-in security controls and unique threat intelligence from Azure to help identify and protect against rapidly evolving threats.

Uncover sophisticated threats and respond decisively with an intelligent, comprehensive security information and event management (SIEM) solution for proactive threat detection, investigation, and response. Eliminate security infrastructure setup and maintenance and use elastic scale to meet security needs.

Proficient in designing and executing Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Procedures, and Test Scripts across different testing levels, including Smoke, Sanity, Functional, Regression, Integration, and UAT.

Expertise in Manual and Automation Testing using tools like Selenium WebDriver, HP ALM, JIRA, IBM Doors, and Postman for RESTful API testing.

Developed Hybrid and Data-Driven Automation Frameworks with Selenium and Cucumber BDD, using Core Java, Page Object Model, Junit, and TestNG.

Strong background in defect management and tracking using tools like JIRA, Mantis, and Quality Center.

Competent in regulatory compliance, carry out safety and performance testing; and support FDA and EU regulatory audits.

Extensive experience in testing embedded systems and medical devices, adhering to FDA, IEC 60601-1, and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, EU MDR).

Skilled in performing thorough audits, vulnerability assessments, and continuous monitoring to safeguard sensitive data.

Experienced in system testing environments, including lab, bench, and chamber setups, as well as data analysis using MATLAB and Minitab; knowledge in version control (GitHub) & Continuous Integration tools (Jenkins).

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills, with a commitment to improving security practices and enhancing overall organizational security posture.

SKILL SET

Quality Assurance Engineering Software Testing Lifecycle Cybersecurity Analysis

GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) Vulnerability Assessment Testing Framework and Strategy

Project Management Test Case Design & Execution Requirement Gathering & Analysis

Manual & Automation Testing Bug and Defect Control Hybrid & Data-Driven Framework

Agile & SCRUM Methodology Stakeholder/ Client Relations Team Management

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Component and Frameworks: Selenium Web Driver, Selenium Grid, TestNG, Cucumber, Page Object Model, Keyword Driven, Data Driven, Hybrid

Development Methodologies: Agile/ Scrum, Waterfall Testing Tools: Quality Center, HP QTP, JIRA, RAFT, Splunk

Test Approaches: SDLC, STLC, Bug Lifecycle Operating Systems: Windows XP, UNIX, LINUX

Cloud-based Software: Salesforce, Microsoft Azure Database/ Tools: SQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL

Browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome Utilities: Eclipse, MS Project, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access, Word

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Computer Science and Information Technology The University of Comilla, Dhaka, Bangladesh 2013

Certifications: CompTIA Security Plus 2024

WORK EXPERIENCE

SMITH’s MEDICAL, Minnesota, US Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Remote) Since Aug 2021

Leading test strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance for real-time medical devices, prioritizing safety and performance.

Business Analysis: Analyzing business requirements and collaborated in Agile and Waterfall environments,

Test Strategy Planning: Playing a key role in test strategy, planning, test case development, and regression testing.

Medical Device Testing & Cybersecurity: Conduct extensive testing with real-time medical devices, ensure cyber security over Wi-Fi networks, and use tools like Tera Term and Pharm Guard for device configuration and performance analysis.

Collaboration with Quality Teams: Worked with supplier quality and product development engineers to verify raw material and OEM compliance with EU MDR through audits and evidence verification.

Backend Testing & Document Review: Conducted backend testing using SQL, performed lab tests with multiple devices, and reviewed essential documents like risk assessments.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensured adherence to FDA guidelines, IEC 60601-1 standards, and international regulations, including US-FDA, Health Canada, and EU Medical Device Directive 2007/47/EC.

EU MDR Project Leadership: Acted as an SME and Project Leader for EU MDR compliance, performing gap analysis and tracking remediation plans for medical device documentation.

Technical Tools: Proficient in using tools like Tera Term, HP ALM, IBM Doors, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Agile Portal, and SQL Server.

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, Baltimore, MD, US Automation Engineer Jul 2018 - Aug 2021

Developed and executed automated testing frameworks, ensuring EDI compliance and comprehensive mobile and API testing

Requirement Gathering: Analyzed business requirements and application functionality, ensuring alignment with technical specifications in an agile development environment.

Test Strategy & Planning: Developed test strategies, plans, and cases using JIRA, covering functional and regression testing, alongside backend/database testing using SQL.

Test Script Development: Created & executed test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and BDD framework with Cucumber, focusing on scenario-based testing.

EDI Validation: Collaborated with providers and Medicare/Medicaid entities to validate EDI transactions (HIPAA 834, 837, 835, and 270/271) for accurate EDI integration.

Mobile Testing: Conducted mobile functionality testing across iOS & Android platforms, covering native, web, and hybrid apps using ADB, Appium, XCode, & real-time device testing.

API & Toolkit Proficiency: Skilled in RESTful API testing with Postman and experienced with tools like Selenium, JIRA, GitLab, Cucumber (BDD), Jenkins, and SQL Server

AT&T, Morristown, New Jersey, US QA Engineer Jun 2016 – Jul 2018

Managed JIRA administration and testing process, driving agile development and mobile testing efficiency

Collaboration & Agile Methodology: Interfaced with the business team to analyze Business Requirements Documents and actively participated in the Agile SCRUM process, ensuring alignment with user stories.

JIRA Administration: Performed user administration, restructured tables, and handled project creation & maintenance to enhance efficiency.

Mobile Testing: Performed comprehensive mobile testing using Appium, XCode, and ADB to ensure high performance across different platforms.

Backend Testing: Conducted back-end tests using SQL query for database validation and tested REST APIs using Postman to ensure system integrity.

Regression Testing & Automation: Utilized Selenium WebDriver, Maven, Jenkins, and BDD with Cucumber for regression testing, leveraging tools like Eclipse IDE, TestNG, and JIRA for optimal test results.

Sprint Planning & Retrospectives: Played a key role in sprint planning, assisting with user story creation, and actively engaged in retrospective sessions for continuous improvement.

GENERAL MOTORS, US, MI, Warren Embedded Test Engineer Jan 2015 – May 2016

Designed and executed tests for infotainment systems, ensuring feature functionality and system integration

Interfaced with key accounts to gather requirements and conduct detailed inquiries with software & release teams.

Designed test cases across multiple modules, including software flashing for infotainment systems, to ensure thorough coverage and execution of the tests.

Logged defects using ALM, extracted critical logs from vehicles and facilitated quick issue identification and resolution.

Conducted in-depth vehicle & bench tests, including power supply set-up, harness integration, and software validation, particularly in "monkey" test scenarios.

Managed testing for various infotainment features, such as CD, AUX, Bluetooth, Navigation, AM/FM, Applications, and Voice Recognition, ensuring a smooth user experience.

Applied knowledge of communication protocols like CAN & LIN for phone projection testing, ensuring compatibility with platforms like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

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