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Syeda Iqra Wasti

Karachi

Summary

Detail-oriented and proactive QA professional with a strong background in software testing, test strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven expertise in aligning QA efforts with business objectives, mentoring team members, and enhancing testing processes through both manual and automated approaches. Skilled in delivering high-quality, scalable solutions by ensuring thorough test planning and execution. Seeking to leverage technical insight and leadership skills to drive quality excellence in dynamic software development environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

QA MANAGER

Qordata
01.2024 - Current
  • Led QA teams in planning and executing test strategies for SaaS products, implementing Agile-aligned QA processes and automation frameworks (Selenium) to improve coverage and reduce manual efforts.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Project Managers, BAs, and Developers to ensure testing aligned with business objectives and timelines for 20+ clients.
  • Enhanced product quality through regular test reviews, defect analysis, and post-release evaluations; monitored key QA metrics for continuous improvement.
  • Mentored junior QA engineers, promoting best practices, standardization, and a culture of continuous learning within the team.

Principal SQA Engineer

qordata
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led project delivery coordination, ensuring QA milestones were achieved on time and within scope across multiple product releases.
  • Mentored QA team members, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting best testing practices.
  • Developed and optimized automation test scripts, improving execution speed and efficiency across testing efforts.
  • Planned comprehensive test strategies, ensuring full coverage and alignment with business and technical requirements.

Sr. SQA Engineer

qordata
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Implemented and maintained QA automation, supporting delivery teams with efficient troubleshooting and optimized test execution.
  • Led comprehensive test management activities, including planning, test case development, data preparation, execution, and defect tracking.
  • Collaborated across product and delivery teams, leveraging SQL/NoSQL queries and basic scripting to enhance testing accuracy and data validation.

SQA Engineer

qordata
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Participated in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with early involvement in design reviews to identify and address potential issues.
  • Performed QA for web-based applications across business and social domains, executing Black Box, Regression, Performance, and Sanity testing.
  • Created and maintained test documentation, including test cases, use cases, and bug reports to ensure thorough test coverage and issue tracking.

Associate SQA Engineer

Sunbonnet Technology
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Well-versed in SDLC and Agile-SCRUM methodologies, with hands-on experience across software testing processes.
  • Skilled in test case creation, execution, and bug reporting, independently handling Integration, Regression, Stress Testing, and UAT.
  • Proficient in using JIRA to identify, track, and report bugs throughout the development lifecycle.

Education

MS - Project Management

Szabist University
01.2019

BS - Software Engineering

Bahria University
01.2014

Skills

  • Manual Testing
  • Test case Management
  • Database Testing
  • Test Coverage
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Jira
  • Selenium

Timeline

QA MANAGER

Qordata
01.2024 - Current

Principal SQA Engineer

qordata
01.2022 - 01.2024

Sr. SQA Engineer

qordata
01.2020 - 01.2022

SQA Engineer

qordata
01.2016 - 01.2020

Associate SQA Engineer

Sunbonnet Technology
01.2015 - 01.2016

BS - Software Engineering

Bahria University

MS - Project Management

Szabist University

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