Shaeq Ahmad
@shaeqahmad
Quality Assurance Specialist with 9+ years of experience in testing.
What I'm looking for
As a Quality Assurance Specialist with over 9 years of experience, I have honed my skills in both manual and automation testing across various domains, including eCommerce and consumer electronics. My expertise lies in BDD frameworks, test case design, and agile QA processes, which I leverage to ensure high-quality software delivery. I am particularly focused on automation-first strategies and early bug detection, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal results.
Throughout my career, I have successfully automated CI/CD pipeline resolutions, maintained and executed Cucumber BDD scripts, and designed functional test cases that validate new digital features. My role at the Association of American Medical Colleges involved cross-application integration testing, where I collaborated with developers and product owners to clarify requirements and enhance test coverage. I thrive in Agile environments, actively participating in sprint planning and retrospectives to identify test gaps and improve product behavior.
My previous experiences at companies like Manhattan Supply Company and Texas Instruments have equipped me with a strong foundation in testing methodologies and incident management. I have led QA efforts during major system rewrites and implemented regression checks to improve test coverage. I am passionate about problem-solving and adaptability, always striving to enhance the quality of the software I work on.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Quality Assurance Specialist
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Jul 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Automated the resolution of CI/CD pipeline failures by scripting password resets, resulting in 100% success during deployment runs. Designed and executed functional test cases to validate new digital features with backend API and UI integration.
QA Lead
Manhattan Supply Company
Jan 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Led QA efforts during a major system rewrite, ensuring proper Backlog Grooming and estimation practices. Coordinated with offshore teams to align Story Sizing and test data setup, leading to faster bug detection in dev environments.
QA Engineer
Texas Instruments
May 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Diagnosed build failures due to faulty commits; improved regression test coverage while implementing pre-QA regression checks. Communicated incident status and resolution plans to business users, IT operations, and senior management.
QA Analyst
Sony India Software Centre
Nov 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Authored testing of content and product details published across all web applications, using Content Management System (CMS) and Product Information Management (PIM). Performed Security Testing scans using automated tools.
QA Tester
Avis Budget Group
Oct 2015 - Sep 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Enhanced test coverage and regression testing on deployment builds. Performed brand-specific testing of car rental web applications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering. The program focused on fundamental principles and applications within the field.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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