Zubair Shahid
@zubairshahid
Accomplished QA Engineer with expertise in automation and manual testing.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished IT professional with over 10 years of experience in the testing field, specializing in manual testing for mobile and web applications, including mobile games. For the past three years, I have focused on developing and managing automation frameworks, delivering robust testing solutions that ensure high-quality software applications.
My rich expertise spans diverse industries, including finance, education, automation, construction, and trading. I have successfully led initiatives that integrated advanced automation tools such as Selenium and Cypress into QA processes, achieving significant improvements in testing efficiency and bug detection rates. My commitment to quality and continuous improvement has resulted in a 60% reduction in regression testing time and a 70% increase in testing frequency through the implementation of Continuous Integration practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA & Software Testing Engineer
Deriv Services
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Conducted regression testing and managed daily test executions over GitHub, escalating critical failures for prompt resolution. Worked on Testim for AI automation and monitored abnormal logs using DataDog, improving error detection.
Senior Automation Engineer
MetaApp
Jan 2019 - Feb 2024 (5 years 1 month)
Led the development of an automation framework using Cypress, integrated CI/CD pipelines, and managed a team of QA Engineers. Enhanced error logging and reduced failure response time significantly.
QA Engineer (Consultant)
Certa
Mar 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years)
Analyzed requirements and developed test cases for sprint features. Built a QA team from scratch and established real-time QA performance tracking, enhancing operational efficiency.
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Creative Chaos
Oct 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Managed test cycles across multiple environments, reducing critical bugs. Utilized Agile methodologies and tools like SQL and Jira for effective bug tracking and reporting.
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Arbisoft
May 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 5 months)
Supported the TenMarks product by developing comprehensive test plans and executing tests to ensure product reliability. Coordinated all project development stages.
QA Engineer
HoriVert Business Solution
Jul 2014 - May 2015 (10 months)
Ensured quality and performance of PayX by handling extensive test cases and coordinating testing activities under tight deadlines.
Software QA Engineer
GameView Studios
Sep 2013 - Jul 2014 (10 months)
Planned and executed black-box testing for software projects, achieving a high pass rate in initial testing phases. Conducted various testing scenarios.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the Punjab
Master of Science, Total Quality Management
2012 - 2016
Completed a Master of Science in Total Quality Management, focusing on quality assurance and management principles to enhance organizational performance.
University of the Punjab
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
2008 - 2012
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, covering essential engineering principles and practices.
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