Altaqaf Ur Rehman
Principle QA Engineer & Certified Project Manager
Summary
A Software-savvy quality assurance professional committed to confirming proper functionality and usability of software products before release. Plans test schedules and strategies according to project scope and delivery dates and monitors and tracks bug resolutions. Reviews software documentation to verify technical accuracy and completeness and to mitigate risks. Dynamic and team-oriented IT Project Manager with 3 years of experience in asset management, risk mitigation and project leadership. Innovative and driven with passion for delivering high-quality work. Detail-oriented and focused on maintaining organization and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST SR.
Stewart title
10.2020 - Current
- Initiated and implemented process improvement initiatives, optimizing QA workflows, and contributing to the enhancement of overall software quality within the title insurance domain.
- Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
- Developed reports and materials for key stakeholders related to quality goals, progress and challenges.
- Reported progress, test metrics and results to project stakeholders.
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
- Participated in requirements and used case reviews.
- Assisted in developing company-wide quality assurance standards to ensure consistency across all projects undertaken by the organization.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance throughout the QA process.
- Acted as a liaison between the QA team and other departments such as Development, Customer Support, and Product Management, ensuring effective communication throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Implemented automated testing solutions to reduce manual effort, increasing overall efficiency within the QA team.
- Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
- Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Led system integration efforts, working closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure seamless transitions.
QA LEAD and Project Manager
Alivia Analytics
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
- Collaborated with development teams to resolve issues and implement improvements, elevating overall product quality.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that boosted brand awareness and generated significant sales leads.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Launched new products and services with thorough market research, leading to increased revenue growth.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
SQA LEAD
VU-Solutions Pvt Limited
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Standardized bug reporting methods for better communication between QA and development teams.
- Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies, and procedures.
- Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Sorted product and provided expertise on non-conforming product requirements.
SENOIR QA ENGINEER
TRG Private Ltd
01.2012 - 11.2017
- Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
- Mentored junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Collaborated closely with developers to identify, reproduce, and resolve software bugs.
- Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.
- Managed offshore QA resources effectively in order to ensure seamless workflow integration within the team.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
QA ENGINEER
SD Sol technologies
04.2011 - 12.2011
- Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
- Increased customer satisfaction by diligently identifying and reporting bugs for prompt resolution.
- Developed traceability documentation to aid in investigating faults and defects.
- Accelerated issue resolution times by effectively prioritizing defects based on severity and impact on the end-user experience.
- Recommended revisions to internal controls and operational and management policies and procedures.
Education
M.Sc. (Electronic Commerce) -
PUCIT
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Skills
Problem-Solving
Workload Management
Self Motivation
Multitasking
Developing Quality Standards
Compatibility Testing
Configuration Management
Team Collaboration
Business Analysis
Project Planning
Teamwork and Collaboration
Requirements Analysis
Skill Category
Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Test strategy development, Test case creation, Jira, Bugzilla, TestRail, TFS, ADO, Cypress, Playwright, Pyautogui, Selenium, Test plans, Test cases, Test scripts, Cross-functional team communication, Identifying and mitigating risks, Leading testing teams, Mentorship, Continuous improvement initiatives, Clear reporting, Documentation, QA budget planning, Cost-effective solutions, Test environment setup, Resource allocation, Requirements clarification, Client demos, Meeting project timelines, Milestone tracking, Analysing issues, Finding efficient solutions, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Project planning, Resource allocation, Automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium), CI/CD, Issue tracking, Root cause analysis, Project charters, Requirements documentation, Stakeholder engagement, Communication plans, Risk assessment, Contingency planning, Team leadership, Motivating teams, Process optimization, Quality management, Stakeholder communication, Status reporting, Budget estimation, Cost control, Team resource management, Workload balancing, Client meetings, Relationship management, Gantt chart utilization, Timely project delivery, Troubleshooting, Decision-making
Awards
Unmatched Dedication Award presented by Stewart Global CTO
Timeline
QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST SR.
Stewart title
10.2020 - Current
QA LEAD and Project Manager
Alivia Analytics
07.2019 - 10.2020
SQA LEAD
VU-Solutions Pvt Limited
01.2018 - 07.2019
SENOIR QA ENGINEER
TRG Private Ltd
01.2012 - 11.2017
QA ENGINEER
SD Sol technologies
04.2011 - 12.2011
M.Sc. (Electronic Commerce) -
PUCIT
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