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Zahid Ali

Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
Lahore

Summary

With over 6 years in the software industry, I have extensive experience in quality assurance and manual, functional testing of web and mobile applications. I'm skilled at testing mobile apps on both iOS and Android platforms. Proficient in API and performance testing, I have a strong ability to analyze changes and pinpoint areas that need regression testing to keep applications running smoothly.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Strategic Systems International
03.2025 - Current
  • Improved software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test plans and strategies.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with timely resolution of critical issues through root cause analysis and defect management.
  • Validated system functionality through end-to-end testing, ensuring seamless integration across modules and interfaces.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

GrayMath Technology
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Collaborated with developers to ensure timely resolution of identified issues, enhancing overall product performance.
  • Improved software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test plans, identifying bugs, and suggesting improvements.
  • Mentored junior QA engineers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
  • Managed defect tracking systems effectively, prioritizing issues appropriately and ensuring timely resolution.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Strategic Systems International
02.2021 - 06.2024
  • Conducted extensive manual testing of web and mobile applications to ensure high-quality software delivery.
  • Performed API testing using Postman to verify API functionality and reliability.
  • Executed performance testing with JMeter to identify and address performance bottlenecks.
  • Created detailed test plans, test scripts, and test cases for thorough test coverage.
  • Participated in Agile/Scrum meetings, providing regular updates on QA activities and progress.
  • Reported and tracked defects using JIRA, collaborating with developers for timely resolution.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define testing strategies and ensure smooth software delivery.
  • Generated comprehensive test reports to provide clear insights into test results.
  • Tested mobile applications on different screen sizes and operating systems using Browser Stack to ensure compatibility.
  • Conducted integration testing to verify the seamless interaction of different software components.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Shopdev Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Executed manual test cases for web and desktop applications to ensure functionality and performance.
  • Created and managed detailed test plans, test scripts, and test cases using TestRail.
  • Conducted thorough regression testing to identify and resolve software defects.
  • Generated comprehensive test reports to provide clear insights into test results and software quality.
  • Performed database testing to validate data integrity, consistency, and performance across various database systems.

Education

Mphil - Computer Science

Minhaj University Lahore
01.2021

Skills

Jira

JMeter

Manual testing

Quality Assurance

TFS

Postman

Browser Stack

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Awards

QA of Month, Won the title of 'QA of the Month' for July and September 2020 at Shopdev

Timeline

Principal Quality Assurance Engineer

Strategic Systems International
03.2025 - Current

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

GrayMath Technology
07.2024 - 03.2025

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Strategic Systems International
02.2021 - 06.2024

Quality Assurance Engineer

Shopdev Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 01.2021

Mphil - Computer Science

Minhaj University Lahore

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