ZAZahida Akhtar
@zahidaakhtar
Experienced Principal SQA Automation Analyst with a focus on quality management.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Principal SQA Automation Analyst with over 12 years of experience in quality management and automation testing. My journey has been marked by a commitment to ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects, which I believe is essential for the growth and development of any organization. Currently, I am leading automation activities at Contour Software, where I have successfully implemented CI/CD pipelines and directed automation efforts for web applications.
Throughout my career, I have developed a robust skill set that includes API testing, database testing, and comprehensive test planning. I take pride in my ability to mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. My technical expertise spans various programming languages and tools, allowing me to create maintainable test scripts and frameworks that enhance software quality.
I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to a multinational firm that values quality management and innovation. I am eager to embrace new challenges that will allow me to further develop my expertise and drive organizational success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal SQA Automation Analyst
Contour Software
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Successfully implemented and managed a robust DevOps pipeline, enhancing CI/CD processes and ensuring seamless integration and deployment. Directed the automation efforts for web applications using Selenium WebDriver, ensuring robust and maintainable test scripts.
Sr. SQA Automation Analyst
Contour Software
May 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Designed and developed a robust web automation framework in Selenium C# using NUnit. Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, leading automation activities to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Senior Software Engineer - QA
IBEX Global A TRG Company
Jun 2016 - May 2021 (4 years 11 months)
Developed and maintained web automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver. Designed and implemented API automation using Rest Assured (C#), including check-in, checkout, and deployment of automation code.
Quality Assurance Engineer Automation
TekFirst
Dec 2013 - Jun 2016 (2 years 6 months)
Conducted functional and non-functional testing, including smoke, sanity, regression, and system testing. Designed and implemented an automation framework in Python, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and website responsiveness.
Software Test Engineer Automation
e-Business Pvt Ltd
Mar 2013 - Dec 2013 (9 months)
Developed SDK for SMS automation in Python and created automated and descriptive test cases. Conducted various types of testing including functional, non-functional, smoke, sanity, and regression testing, along with mobile application and API testing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Punjab University College of Information Technology
BSIT (Hons), Information Technology
Grade: 3.20 CGPA
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with Honors, focusing on core IT principles and practices. Achieved a CGPA of 3.20.
Government Wahdat College for Women LHR
FSC (Pre Engineering), Pre Engineering
Grade: 74%
Completed the Faculty of Science (Pre-Engineering) program, gaining foundational knowledge in science and mathematics. Achieved 74% in the final examinations.
Govt. Comprehensive Girls High School LHR
Matriculation (Science), Science
Grade: 89%
Completed Matriculation with a focus on Science subjects, achieving a strong academic performance. Achieved 89% in the final examinations.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PakistanAuthorized to work in
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