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Usman Abbasi

Usman Abbasi

Summary

Senior Software Quality Assurance Consultant with 6+ years of experience in delivering high-quality QA solutions across fintech, banking, SaaS, and government projects. Expertise in manual and automated testing, core banking systems, API testing, and performance testing. Skilled in leading QA teams, building automation frameworks, and ensuring compliance with strict industry standards.

Experienced with software testing methodologies and tools. Utilizes automated testing to enhance software reliability and reduce defects. Track record of collaborating with development teams to ensure quality standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Quality Assurance Consultant

Xcelliti Pvt. Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Providing comprehensive QA consultancy services to top-tier clients across multiple industries.

Delivered manual and automated testing for critical applications, ensuring compliance, scalability, and business continuity.

Key Client Engagements:

Bank Islami - AIK Digital

  • Led QA activities for AIK Digital web portal and mobile banking application.
  • Designed and executed functional, regression, and integration tests to validate compliance and ensure seamless user experience.
  • Conducted API testing (Postman), backend testing, middleware validation, and database/data migration testing.
  • Created test cases and documentation aligned with banking regulations and business requirements.
  • Ensured end-to-end system validation from mobile app to the core banking environment.

Faysal Bank

  • Conducted performance and load testing using JMeter.
  • Designed and executed test plans to measure system scalability, response times, and reliability under high load.
  • Provided recommendations to development and infrastructure teams to address performance bottlenecks.

Telconet - SBOSS (Government Project)

  • Led QA team in delivering functional testing for a large-scale government system.
  • Ensured compliance with government standards and business requirements.
  • Managed test documentation, reporting, and defect tracking; collaborated with project managers to ensure on-time delivery.

Hugo Bank

  • Performed core functional testing for both mobile application and backend core system.
  • Created and maintained detailed test cases covering functional and non-functional scenarios.
  • Collaborated with product teams to identify and resolve issues early in the SDLC.

Bank Alfalah

  • Automated Temenos T24 core banking system using Java Selenium.
  • Developed automation frameworks and regression suites, significantly reducing testing timelines.
  • Ensured automation covered high-risk areas and recurring test cycles to improve overall release efficiency.

Gaditek - PureDome (Cybersecurity Product)

  • Conducted manual functional testing of PureDome product.
  • Verified security workflows, usability, and integration points with backend services.
  • Documented detailed bug reports and provided feedback for product improvements.
  • FinTech Project (Confidential Client)
  • Designed and executed automation scripts using IBM Rational Functional Tester (RFT).
  • Built core automation frameworks using Java Selenium to support continuous integration.
  • Performed load testing using JMeter, identifying and resolving critical performance gaps.

Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

KCompute (Pvt) Ltd
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conducted daily knowledge-sharing calls to review project tickets, ensuring smooth communication and alignment across QA and development teams.
  • Managed end-to-end manual testing lifecycle - from handoff meetings to final client demonstrations.
  • Took leadership responsibility throughout project development, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
  • Demonstrated strong ownership of project deliverables, proactively identifying issues and driving their resolution.
  • Collaborated directly with clients and stakeholders, gathering requirements, providing updates, and ensuring satisfaction with project outcomes.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Technyx Systems
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Performed multi-device testing across iOS and Android platforms, covering various screen resolutions and OS versions to ensure compatibility.
  • Worked on the Mofaic hybrid mobile app for the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, validating critical features and cross-platform stability.
  • Conducted QA for 'THAT' e-commerce website developed for a Middle Eastern client, ensuring smooth user experience and secure transactions.
  • Executed end-to-end manual testing lifecycle, from handoff meetings through final client demonstrations.
  • Performed QA on diverse projects including websites, web applications, mobile applications, and APIs.
  • Took leadership responsibility during project development cycles, ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance.
  • Maintained direct client communication for requirement clarification, updates, and final sign-offs.

Software QA Engineer

Codup
10.2018 - 11.2021
  • Worked on a variety of projects including websites, integrated applications, plugins, and mobile apps, ensuring quality across different platforms.
  • Performed end-to-end manual testing, from handoff meetings to final demonstrations for clients.
  • Executed functional, regression, and API testing across diverse projects (websites, web apps, and mobile apps).
  • Took leadership responsibility during project development, ensuring testing milestones were met on time.
  • Maintained direct client communication, gathering requirements, clarifying issues, and presenting test outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Dadabhoy Institute Of Higher Education
01.2018

Diploma - Software Engineering

Aptech Computer Education
01.2016

Skills

  • Manual Testing
  • Selenium
  • Agile (Scrum)
  • Regression Testing
  • Html
  • Java
  • CSS
  • Knowledge of SQL
  • Jira
  • Functional Testing
  • AutomationTesting
  • Load Testing with JMeter
  • Selenium Java and TestNG
  • Postman
  • Integration Testing
  • Smoke Testing

Certification

  • API Management, Integration and DataPower Gateway - Level 2, IBM, 2024, Online, https://www.ibm.com/us-en
  • Cloud Paks Foundational Services - Level 1, IBM, 2024, Online, https://www.ibm.com/us-en
  • Cloud Pak for Integration - Level 1, IBM, 2024, Online, https://www.ibm.com/us-en
  • Messaging and Events - Level 2, IBM, 2024, Online, https://www.ibm.com/us-en

Timeline

Senior Software Quality Assurance Consultant

Xcelliti Pvt. Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

KCompute (Pvt) Ltd
05.2022 - 01.2023

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Technyx Systems
11.2021 - 05.2022

Software QA Engineer

Codup
10.2018 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Dadabhoy Institute Of Higher Education

Diploma - Software Engineering

Aptech Computer Education
Usman Abbasi