Sohail Virk
Senior Software Quality Assurance {Selenium | TestNG | (Java | Maven, Jenkins, CI/CD)|API, (SQL)}
Mechanicsburg
Summary
Professional Summary:
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 10+ years of experience in manual and automated testing. Designs test cases, implements test automation, and tracks bugs.
Establishes and optimizes QA processes to ensure software quality in fast-paced agile environments. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing automation tools and conducting manual testing to consistently deliver high-quality software products.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a steadfast dedication to delivering top-notch software solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
QA SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER
Amtrak
Washington, DC
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Developed and executed automated test scripts for web applications using Selenium WebDriver.
- Conducted functional, regression, and performance testing to ensure software quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve testing strategies and ensure compliance with product requirements.
- Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, improving efficiency of software releases.
- Identified and reported defects in JIRA, working closely with developers for resolution.
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
QA AUTOMATION/MANUAL TEST ENGINEER
CACF
Islamabad, PB
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Analyzed 100 of user stories throughout five development cycles using structured feedback loops which supported consistent improvements leading directly toward enhanced stakeholder satisfaction ratings measured quarterly.
- Contributed to timely product releases by consistently meeting deadlines for testing phases and bug resolution.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with rigorous testing that ensured product functionality across diverse platforms and devices.
- Optimized test coverage by prioritizing risks, understanding project requirements, and creating effective test strategies.
- Reduced product defects by performing thorough manual testing and identifying issues before release.
QA MANUAL TEST ENGINEER
Pure Logics
Lahore, Punjab
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Conducted comprehensive manual testing, including functional and regression tests, documenting over 150 defects in JIRA with a 95% resolution rate.
- Increased product stability by identifying critical issues early during the development cycle through meticulous testing efforts.
- Reduced software defects by thoroughly analyzing requirements, user stories, and technical specifications.
- Documented clear steps for issue reproduction, facilitating quick analysis and resolution of reported defects.
- Streamlined testing processes by creating reusable test documentation, resulting in quicker test execution.
- Assisted in regression testing and performed post-release testing to ensure product stability.
- Prioritized defect fixes based on severity levels to ensure the proper allocation of resources towards most critical issues first.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
American National University - Salem
Salem, VA 07.2021 - 05.2022
Skills
Automation Automation Framework POM, Selenium Web Driver, Grid, Java, Cypress
TestNG Framework, CI/CD Pipelines, Jenkins, Maven, AWS, GIT
Docker, JSON, XML, Basic Linux Commands, AWS
API, Stress Testing Rest API- SOAP UI & Postman, Performance, Stress, Load Testing, Jmeter
Management Jira, ALM, X-ray, Bugzilla, TestRail, Scrum
Functional Smoke, Regression, Sanity, Integration, Interface, Grey, White & Black-Box, Cross-browser, GUI, UAT, End-to-End
Documentation Test Plan, Checklist, Test Case, Bug Report, QA Report
Traceability Matrix, Test Strategy & Test Plans
Manual and Automated testing
SQL, MYSQL
Certification
ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board
Languages
English
References
Available on request.
Timeline
QA SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER
Amtrak
11.2022 - 10.2024
Master of Science - Computer Science
American National University - Salem
07.2021 - 05.2022
QA AUTOMATION/MANUAL TEST ENGINEER
CACF
01.2017 - 03.2022
QA MANUAL TEST ENGINEER
Pure Logics
04.2013 - 05.2017