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SaLik Arsalan

@salikarsalan1

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Results-driven IT professional with over 10 years of experience.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, values quality, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a results-driven IT professional with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, holding a Master’s degree in Software Engineering. My expertise lies in project management, quality assurance, and digital transformation, where I have successfully led complex projects and ensured high-quality software delivery through effective QA methodologies.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to drive software quality and optimize workflows, always focusing on customer satisfaction and continuous quality enhancement. I have managed cross-functional teams and developed comprehensive QA strategies for public sector projects, ensuring alignment with digital transformation goals and delivering impactful results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software QA Lead

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NITB

Jul 2024 - Present (10 months)

Led QA strategy for Digital transformation initiatives, ensuring secure, high-quality delivery of Public sector projects and programs. Developed Project Plan, QA Plan & Strategy, WBS, PIP and Annual plans aligning with digital transformation initiatives. Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with digital transformation goals.

QA Strategy Digital Transformation Project Planning PIP Software Testing Functional Testing

Deputy Director Testing

NITB

Feb 2021 - Jun 2024 (3 years 4 months)

Led QA for public sector digital transformation and eGovernance projects, ensuring quality standards. Created and executed test plans & test cases for both functional and non-functional requirements. Conducted system integration, user acceptance, and regression testing for digital services, data governance, and e-Government platforms.

Digital Transformation EGovernance Test Planning Functional Testing Non Functional Testing Integration Testing User Acceptance Testing Regression Testing

Senior QA Engineer

Broadpeak Technologies

Jun 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Developed comprehensive test plans to outline testing strategies, scope, resources, and timelines for each project. Tested desktop applications, ensuring functionality, performance, and compatibility across various systems. Conducted web testing, focusing on usability, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility for web applications.

Test Planning desktop testing Web Testing Selenium JMeter Postman

SQA Analyst

Code Informatics

Jan 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Designed and executed comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the functionality and performance of software applications. Analyzed test results, documented defects and worked closely with development teams to facilitate prompt resolution of issues. Engage with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to review requirements, provide feedback, and ensure comprehe

Test Planning Test Script Development Performance Testing Load Testing Test Case Documentation

Software QA

Telic Technologies (KPITB)

Aug 2014 - Jan 2017 (2 years 5 months)

Created detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that address business needs. Created detailed specifications, user stories, and process maps to guide the development and implementation of new systems and features.

Test Planning User Story Development Process Mapping Jira Functional Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National University of Science & Technology (NUST)

MS Software Engineering, Software Engineering

2018 - 2020

Completed a Master's degree focusing on advanced concepts in software engineering. Gained expertise in various aspects of software development and management.