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Bushra Rizwan

@bushrarizwan

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Principal SQA Engineer with 12 years of software testing expertise.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values quality assurance and offers opportunities for leadership and mentorship.

I am a Principal SQA Engineer with over 12 years of experience in delivering high-quality software applications. My expertise spans web, mobile, and desktop app testing, where I ensure functionality, reliability, and performance. I combine strategic vision with technical skills to lead testing efforts, mentor teams, and collaborate across departments. My dedication to excellence drives me to deliver products that meet user expectations and business requirements.

In my current role as a Senior SQA Engineer and Project Manager, I oversee the quality and reliability of software applications while managing client communications and project timelines. I have successfully designed and implemented comprehensive QA strategies, test plans, and tools, ensuring full coverage of application features. My experience includes conducting functional, performance, scalability, security, and integration testing, which has equipped me with the skills to manage defect tracking and prioritize critical issues effectively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior SQA Engineer | Project Manager

Current

Freelancing

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

As a Senior SQA Engineer and Project Manager, I ensure the quality and reliability of software applications through comprehensive testing strategies. My role involves client communication, project planning, and leading QA efforts, while mentoring junior engineers and managing defect tracking.

Web Testing Mobile Testing Manual Testing API Testing Performance Testing Scrum Agile Documentation Leadership

Principal SQA Engineer

TimeXperts

Feb 2016 - Nov 2024 (8 years 9 months)

In my role as Principal SQA Engineer, I gather and analyze requirements, create test cases, and execute test runs. I also mentor SQA engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve application design and testing processes.

Bug Reporting Agile Methodology Team Collaboration Test Automation Performance Testing Mentoring

Senior SQA Engineer

WorkForce Software

Nov 2013 - Feb 2016 (2 years 3 months)

As a Senior SQA Engineer, I developed and executed manual test cases for functional and non-functional testing, collaborating on various products and ensuring quality through rigorous testing methodologies.

Manual Testing Functional Testing Non Functional Testing Collaboration Documentation Performance Testing Teamwork

SQA Engineer-OG II

United Bank Limited

Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year)

In my role as SQA Engineer-OG II, I performed manual testing including regression, integration, and performance testing, while documenting results and collaborating on various banking systems.

Manual Testing Regression Testing API Testing Performance Testing Documentation Collaboration Security Testing Bug Reporting

Software Engineer

BenchMatrix

May 2012 - Jun 2012 (1 month)

As a Software Engineer, I identified and fixed bugs in applications, assisting developers in resolving issues to ensure software quality.

Software Development Collaboration Problem Solving Testing Documentation Quality Assurance Debugging Application Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

NED University of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer and Information Systems

2008 - 2012

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Information Systems, focusing on software development, database management, and system analysis. Gained hands-on experience through various projects and internships, enhancing technical skills and teamwork.