Ali Iqbal
Manager Software Quality Assurance
Lahore-Punjab
Summary
Dynamic Software Quality Assurance Manager with expertise in leading high-performance teams and managing end-to-end release assurance processes. Specialized in CI/CD implementation, security testing using Qualys & BurpSuite, and proficient in test automation with Cypress and Selenium. Well-versed in source code management, ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and high-quality software products.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Software Quality Assurance Manager
Seethruhtec
09.2021 - Current
- Defined Testing Standards and Strategies.
- Oversaw a team of 15 SQA engineers, comprising both manual and automation testers, ensuring a cohesive and efficient testing process.
- Developed Performance Testing Plans for SaaS & micro-services, calculating benchmarks.
- Expertly led SQA teams using Qualys and Burp Suite for security vulnerability detection, ensuring risk mitigation.
- Managed e2e source code control on GitHub, overseeing versioning, branching, and merging.
- Conducted in-depth technical analysis, providing work breakdown & structured estimates.
- Developed, enacted, and managed testing schedules to meet expectations and deadlines.
- Successfully led an average of over 8+ strategic software releases per month and around 100+ per year.
- Orchestrated the successful implementation of CI/CD tools, including Jenkins, Docker, GitHub Actions, to streamline the software development and deployment processes for enhanced efficiency.
- Implemented rigorous testing methodologies for reliable software.
- Attended daily stand-up calls with cross-functional teams.
- Enforced rigorous documentation practices to ensure thorough record-keeping of software and system processes for enhanced quality assurance and future reference.
- Reported progress, plans, and problems to upper management and involved parties.
- Facilitated continuous improvement by identifying and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance the efficiency of the QA processes.
- Implemented Agile methodologies to enhance collaboration and responsiveness, optimizing the team's adaptability to changing project requirements.
- Fostered collaboration with cross-functional teams for project alignment.
- Liaised with upper management, providing project updates and addressing concerns.
Principal Software Quality Engineer
Alivia Analytics
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Automated end-to-end and smoke test cases using Cypress and Katalon
- Developed QA standards and processes
- Prepared test plans and scripts for various features
- Logged and prioritized bugs using GitHub and Jira Core
- Created reports using Confluence and Microsoft Office tools
- Conducted performance testing using JMeter, Gatling, WebLoad, and LightHouse
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins and GitHub actions
- Managed test scripts using GitHub, Test Quality, and Zephyr
- Proficient in API testing using Postman, specializing in RESTful APIs for functionality, reliability, and performance
- Conducted comprehensive database testing for MongoDB and SQL databases, ensuring data integrity, schema validation, and proper application-database interaction
- Set up BlazeMeter and Postman Monitor for API monitoring
- Executed database version migrations using FlyWay
- Proficient in gray box testing and white box testing, combining knowledge of internal structures with functional testing for comprehensive assessments
- Proactively monitored system performance during testing, ensuring optimal CPU utilization and identifying potential bottlenecks to maintain application responsiveness
- Conducted in-depth database testing, actively preventing and addressing issues such as deadlocks, suspended queries, and excessive sleeping queries to ensure the robustness of the overall system
- Conducted daily stand-up calls
- Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows
- Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function, and performance
- Ran automated test suites and evaluated performance, functionality, and scalability
- Produced and maintained technical documentation for project reference
Software Engineer- Quality Analyst | IT Operations
I2c Inc.
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Proficiently handled product-related queries, directly engaging with business clients.
- Automated test cases using Cypress & Katalon for enhanced efficiency.
- Managed projects with a focus on deliverables, tasks, and deadlines.
- Developed comprehensive test plans and cases with meticulous detail.
- Estimated, prioritized, and coordinated testing activities effectively.
- Tracked and documented bugs using JIRA & GitHub, ensuring thoroughness.
- Conducted regression testing upon bug resolution to validate fixes.
- Gathered and prioritized product requirements through workshops and interviews.
- Planned, coordinated, and tracked project activities to meet requirements.
- Engaged with payment networks (Visa/MC/Discover/UnionPay) for system issues.
- Provided conflict resolution recommendations for customer-requested changes.
- Ensured timely closure of JIRAs by coordinating and following up with stakeholders.
- Performed end-to-end, smoke, cross-browser, negative, usability, UAT, and beta testing.
- Validated changes and facilitated training for system upgrades and modifications.
- Conducted API certification/testing with Postman & SOAP UI.
- Executed database testing using Informix Oracle DB
Quality Consultant
Technology Castle
01.2017 - 07.2018
- SuiteCRM/SugarCRM customization & configuration as per the change request from business clients.
- Create test plans to facilitate UAT of ad-hoc fixes and system enhancements.
- Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs.
- Gather and prioritize product and client requirements and coordinate with other product domains for projects with multiple stakeholders using GotoMeeting, Zoom, MS Teams.
- Ensure project methodologies, project delivery processes, and implementation management processes are followed.
- Provide quality consulting services to improve and optimize processes related to testing and quality assurance.
- Conduct regular quality assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce quality standards throughout the development life cycle.
- Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the quality mindset and skills within the organization.
- Implement quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and monitor the effectiveness of quality processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Punjab University College of IT
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan01.2017
Certification
Intro to Scrum
Timeline
Software Quality Assurance Manager
Seethruhtec
09.2021 - Current
Intro to Scrum
06-2021
Apache JMeter
06-2021
Principal Software Quality Engineer
Alivia Analytics
11.2020 - 08.2021
IT Project Manager Certified | ISB
05-2020
Intro to AWS
10-2019
Software Engineer- Quality Analyst | IT Operations
I2c Inc.
08.2018 - 11.2020
Quality Consultant
Technology Castle
01.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Punjab University College of IT
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