Hamayoon Ashraf
@hamayoonashraf
Test Engineer at SWIFT who automated FX payment testing and cut regression cycles by 80%.
MalaysiaWhat I'm looking for
At SWIFT, I engineered automation frameworks for FX payment releases, accelerating regression testing by 80%. I also scripted 130+ reusable test cases and validated end-to-end MT300/MT103 message flows.
At Experian, I worked across global banking projects, applying functional, API, and performance testing to banking and credit decisioning platforms. Earlier, I analyzed credit and risk data at banks and DataCheck, including leading an ETL project that processed 35,000 default records for Habib Bank.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Test Engineer
SWIFT
Jun 2019 - May 2025 (5 years 11 months)
Engineered automation frameworks for scalability and CI/CD integration, accelerating regression testing by 80% and reducing cycle time by 70%. Directed end-to-end QA for FX payment system releases, scripting 130+ reusable test cases.
Completed 10+ global banking projects using Agile and Waterfall, leading end-to-end QA across functional, regression, API, and performance testing. Applied shift-left testing to prevent 15% defect leakage and ensured smooth UAT and Go Live.
Business Analyst
SCL Computers Limited
Oct 2011 - Apr 2013 (1 year 6 months)
Gathered, analyzed, and documented requirements, developing test cases to ensure solutions met client specifications. Served as liaison between SCL Computers Ltd. and Theta Service Partner, delivering 3 major banking projects.
MIS & Automation Officer (Risk Analytics)
Habib Bank Limited
Apr 2011 - Sep 2011 (5 months)
Developed and maintained MIS databases to track consumer banking portfolios, enabling data-driven decisions for senior leadership. Systematized reporting packs and built data analysis tools using Visual Basic Forms and Macros.
MIS & Quality Control Officer (Credit Cards)
Habib Bank Limited
May 2010 - Mar 2011 (10 months)
Prepared reports on performance of 30+ staff and departments, facilitated compliance reviews, and coordinated reconciliations with FRMU. Designed and managed the Centralized Application Tracking System (CATS).
Analytics & MIS Coordinator (Personal Loan)
Habib Bank Limited
Mar 2008 - Apr 2010 (2 years 1 month)
Conducted risk analysis, credit evaluation, and reconciliations in line with bank policies, ensuring compliance and smooth approval workflows. Delivered actionable management reports and dashboards, enhancing visibility of operational metrics by up to 15%.
Data Analyst (Credit Cards)
MCB Bank Limited
Feb 2007 - Feb 2008 (1 year)
Supervised the DataCheck unit, ensuring data quality and integrity through validation, and reported an average of 700+ customer records per day to credit bureaus. Analyzed fraud and default patterns to implement corrective actions.
Data Analyst (Credit Bureau)
DataCheck
Nov 2005 - Nov 2006 (1 year)
Collected, assessed, and analyzed financial data from 27+ member banks, maintaining an accurate credit bureau database. Led an ETL project for Habib Bank, processing 35,000 default records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Newport Institute of Communication and Economics
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2002 - 2006
Grade: CGPA 2.86
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Newport Institute of Communication and Economics, completed in 2006.
Aptech
Advanced Diploma, Software Engineering
2002 - 2005
Grade: 80%
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering from Aptech, completed in 2005.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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