Salal Babar
Sr. SQA Analyst
Lahore,PB
Summary
Software-savvy quality assurance professional with a diversified experience in multiple domains 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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst
TekHQs
Lahore, PB
04.2022 - Current
- Converted Oracle EBS program into new customized Integration with Payment Processor and monitored outcome for effective change management.
- Converted QBD program into new customized Integration with Payment Processor and monitored outcome for effective change management.
- Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices.
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Evaluated function and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
- Developed and maintained 2 defect databases for known issues.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
- Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Lead Software Test Engineer
Invozone
Lahore, PB
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Lead whole Block Chain Division and managed 11 resources for day to day activities.
- Worked on 3 projects integrating NFT creator, Marketplace and metaverse.
- Assessed software for integration with payment gateways.
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
- Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
- Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality.
- Designed testing scenarios for usability testing.
- Planned and devised cohesive test plans for projects using advanced testing technologies.
- Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
- Identified and tracked software defects and supported developers in resolving problems by completing additional tests.
- Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
- Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
- Communicated risks associated with test execution and took mitigating action when necessary.
- Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages.
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Invozone
Lahore, PB
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked on bigger Cyber Security project comprising of 7 stand alone mini projects integrated together as 1 product.
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Assessed application patches and updates at development, testing and quality assurance stages.
- Tested software to assess optimal in-project deployment.
Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Telsec Corp
Islamabad, IS
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Completed in-depth usability testing on different Projects.
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases.
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete 3 releases and well-organized sprints.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
ZTBL
Islamabad, IS
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Converted 4 Banking programs into new operation systems and monitored outcome for effective change management.
- Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
- Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal software performance and usability.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Ran errands and provided general office support in professional environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Technical Support Officer
ZTBL
Quetta, BA
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Communicated and assisted 18 branches lying under zone for technical anomalies.
- Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
- Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
- Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
- Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
- Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
- Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Configured and tested new software and hardware.
Business Operations Associate
PTCL
Quetta, BA
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Managed 6 branches lying under Division for day to day operations.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Air University
Pakistan 09.2010 - 08.2014
Skills
Test implementation
Defect monitoring
Manual test case preparation
Automation knowledge
Documentation skills
Training and Development
Self-Motivated
Decision-Making
Attention to Detail
Flexible and Adaptable
Interpersonal Communication
Written Communication
Organization and Time Management
Certification
[Master Software Testing], [Udemy] - [2020]
Domains
- Block Chain
- Cyber Security
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Data Management Systems
- TeleHealth
- Fintech
Timeline
Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst
TekHQs
04.2022 - Current
Lead Software Test Engineer
Invozone
10.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Invozone
07.2021 - 09.2021
Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Telsec Corp
01.2021 - 06.2021
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
ZTBL
07.2017 - 12.2020
Technical Support Officer
ZTBL
06.2016 - 06.2017
Business Operations Associate
PTCL
03.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Air University
09.2010 - 08.2014