Shaji Nazar
Karachi,SD
Summary
Software testing professional with over 4 years of experience in developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks. Focusing on enhancing software quality through BDD practices and robust automation strategies. Skilled in API testing and integrating test suites within CI/CD pipelines using TFS. Proficient in both manual and automated mobile app testing, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. ISTQB certified, with a strong background in banking and financial projects. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior SQA Automation Engineer
TPS Worldwide
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained Selenium WebDriver scripts in C#, resulting in 50% reduction in manual testing time
- Implemented BDD with SpecFlow, reducing bug reports by 40% and increasing team productivity by 25%
- Designed scalable automation frameworks to enhance script reusability, improving testing efficiency by 30%
- Conducted API testing with RestSharp, optimizing RESTful service performance by 20%
- Managed automated test suites in TFS pipelines for CI/CD integration, decreasing deployment times by 15%
- Utilized Coded UI for Windows application automation, reducing manual testing efforts by 35%
- Performed manual and automated testing of mobile applications, achieving 98% bug detection rate
- Generated comprehensive test reports for stakeholders, increasing transparency and communication by 20%.
Software Test Engineer
Avanza Solutions
07.2022 - 07.2023
- 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
- Conducted regression testing and submitted observations to development team
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing
- Checked configuration files and logs to uncover root causes of problems
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows
- Planned and devised cohesive test plans for projects using advanced testing technologies
- Used open-source tools to develop automation scripts
- Identified and tracked software defects and supported developers in resolving problems by completing additional tests
- Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages
- Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge
- Reviewed requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
Implementation and QA Engineer
TPS Worldwide
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Created comprehensive test cases for thorough software testing, increasing defect identification by 20%
- Conducted rigorous QA of release patches, enhancing software reliability and reducing production issues by 25%
- Proactively resolved critical issues, improving Iris Bill Payment by 40% and reducing customer complaints by 30%
- Validated data integrity using extensive SQL, ensuring 99.9% accuracy in data transactions
- Managed in-house testing environments, executing functional, non-functional, black-box testing, SITs, UAT, and DR, increasing test efficiency by 25%
- Executed manual testing of mobile applications, identifying and resolving defects, resulting in 98% success rate.
Education
Masters in Computer Science and Information Technology -
NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, SD07.2023
Bachelors in Computer Systems -
NED University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, SD07.2020
Skills
- Selenium WebDriver
- C#
- Java
- SpecFlow (BDD)
- RestSharp (API Automation)
- Postman
- SQL / PostgreSQL
- Mobile App Testing (Manual and Automated)
- Playwright
- Appium
- Jira
Certification
- Appium -Mobile Testing (Android/IOS) from Scratch+Frameworks
- ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level
Professional Accomplishments
- Settlement Automation: Automated fee, commission, and discount settlement profiles, increasing process efficiency.
- API Designer Testing: Conducted testing and automation of REST and SOAP API designer features, reducing errors in transaction processing.
- Banking Projects: Contributed to TASDEED and Ooredoo projects at Nizwa Bank Oman.
- Database Migration: Led PostgreSQL database migration from Oracle.
- Integrating Third-Party Tool: Performed testing of open-source Jaeger UI tracing tool with core banking system, enhancing performance monitoring by 40%.
Timeline
Senior SQA Automation Engineer
TPS Worldwide
08.2023 - Current
Software Test Engineer
Avanza Solutions
07.2022 - 07.2023
Implementation and QA Engineer
TPS Worldwide
09.2020 - 07.2022
Masters in Computer Science and Information Technology -
NED University of Engineering & Technology
Bachelors in Computer Systems -
NED University of Engineering & Technology
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