Shakkila Ansari
Dubai
Summary
A Highly experienced with Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 15 years of experience , Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and utilization of test management tools. Possesses a strong attention to detail and passion for the delivery of quality products.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Consultant
Dubai Trade World, DP World
2018.12 - Current
- Perform the QA activities for the multiple projects in the Scrum Agile Model.
- Daily scrum meeting, discussion on the blockers and escalations ,sprint planning meetings, achievements of Sprint/release goals and retro.
- Develop the automation test script using Rest Assured API, Python Robot framework.
- Perform the SQL, API tests for the backend verification.
- Provide Sprint Demo/KT and mentor the QA team members for achieving the QA deliverables.
- Prepare the test deliverable (Such as Test suite, Test plan, Test cases, Test execution, release notes).
- Execute manual and automated tests, analyzed results, and reported defects to the development team
- Support the DevOps team on the Product go live.
- Perform the Web, Mobile, cross browser, and compatibility testing.
- Responsible for the functional, Integration and UAT test sign off, in the given timeline
- QA checklist verification before the UAT sign off.
- Work with Product Support team for any production issues, if any
Software Quality Analyst
Dubai Trade
2013.02 - 2018.11
- Responsible for the User Acceptance Tests and consolidating team’s input
- Various test techniques (Functional/Exploratory/Load/Ad hoc) to ensure the quality of the product is met.
- Carry out different levels of API such as XML, b2b test.
- Track the bugs in defect tracking tool and followed up on the same for the closing of the defects
- Usability testing performed to adhere company standards and policies
- Perform the mobile testing of e-services on different devices (Apple, Samsung, HTC etc.).
- Provide UAT demo and coordinate with the business users during the UAT testing,
- · Carry out load testing with the performance test tool, Neo load.
Test Analyst
Esquire Systems
2012.07 - 2012.09
- Perform the Operational Readiness Testing of the system by preparing the test scenario & test cases
- Track and monitored the System; Identified & logged the incidents based on the provided KPI’s
- Verification of the messaging response time between the systems
- Data verification, consolidation & classification of the Incidents report produced as a result of ORT.
Software Test Analyst
Trinity Solutions FZ LLC
2010.11 - 2012.03
- Perform the SIT & Integration testing activity (analysis, testing, logging, and reporting, supporting users during UAT & in the implementation process) .
- Coordinate with business users during UAT & clarified or followed up their Issues in the application
- Test Management tracking using the Quality center tool
- Provide walkthrough to the team for any new projects or enhancements.
Consultant
Gulf Testing Factory Services
2007.06 - 2007.08
- Perform test through mobile handset-USSD for the functional, GUI, Integration, BVA, EP & security flow
- Support the business users during UAT tests and provided them with the relevant information such as test data, any prerequisites etc
- Participate in the Requirement analysis, test case design, and test data gathering
- Issue tracking in IBM Rational ClearQuest and followed up till the closure of the defects
- Perform the credit card validation test for the payment gateway system; used a simulator tool (MIST) for verifying the positive and negative scenarios.
Software Engineer
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
2005.07 - 2007.04
- Analysis of Business & Software Requirement, participated in the test planning preparation
- Perform testing in multiple cycles for the accuracy of the tests in the batch jobs
- Test Management using Quality center, Test director for managing the defects and identified the regression test script for automating the test case execution using QTP
- Follow the CMMI & TCOE (Testing Center of Excellence) process for all the QA & QC related activities
- Test Case design for functional, System, Integration, Stress & Regression tests
- Test execution, defect identification, tracked till closure
- Test data conditioning for the different set of bank accounts using inbuilt tool (BOSS & COIN).
Software Test Engineer
Indenture Technologies
2003.04 - 2005.06
- Analyze of Business & Software Requirement, Prepare test case design & performed test execution (functionality, System, Integration, Stress & Regression Testing).
- Prepare the software/test documentation & User manual
- Written Sql queries for backend verification.
- Defects logging and tracking using Test Director
- Generate scripts using Winrunner.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Application
Jaya Engineering College
ChennaiBachelor of Science - Mathematics
Justice Basheer Ahmed Women’s College
ChennaiSkills
- Software Testing (Manual & Automation)
- Test planning and management
- Defect management
- Software/Project Management: JIRA
- Test Management: Xray, Mercury Quality Center 9.0, Test Director,ClearQuest
- Automation tools: Rest Assured,Selenium Robot framework, QTP
- API: Postman, Soap UI
- Performance tool: Neo load
- Database: MySQL,MongoDB
- CI/CD: Bitbucket, Azure DevOps.
- UI Prototype: Figma
- Knowledge management: Confluence
Accomplishments
- Supervised/Mentored the new QA members within the team or the inter team.
- Successful rollout of the Project in the given timeline.
- Transition of the Software development/test model from Waterfall to Agile.
Certification
- AzureDevops for Beginners
- Certified Software Tester (CSTE) from QAI –USA.
- Brain Bench certified in Software Testing.
- Foundation level certification in Financial Services Domain.
Domain Expertise
- Domain knowledge expertise in shipping, Marine & logistics.
- Domain knowledge in Banking & Telecommunication.
Trainings Attended
CMMI Training – DP World
Strengths Interests
- Self-motivated individual with cognitive skill
- Quick self-learner with adaptive skills & ability to handle the situations.
- Reading, cooking, yoga & travelling.
Visa Status
Company Sponsorship
Uae Driving License
Yes
Professional Expertise
- Developed and implemented test plans and strategies to ensure the delivery of quality products
- Monitored software development projects to ensure adherence to quality standards
- Prepare the automation test script using Rest Assured API, Python Robot framework.
- Experience in working with Azure DevOps & pipeline.
- Followed Agile Scrum development methodology and documented all necessary process documents
- QA process activity on software development/management model such as Agile, V-model & waterfall.
- Experience in working with the different Software/test management tool such as Jira, Xray, Quality Center (HP ALM).
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
DOB : 27/04/1976
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Software Consultant
Dubai Trade World, DP World
2018.12 - Current
Software Quality Analyst
Dubai Trade
2013.02 - 2018.11
Test Analyst
Esquire Systems
2012.07 - 2012.09
Software Test Analyst
Trinity Solutions FZ LLC
2010.11 - 2012.03
Consultant
Gulf Testing Factory Services
2007.06 - 2007.08
Software Engineer
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
2005.07 - 2007.04
Software Test Engineer
Indenture Technologies
2003.04 - 2005.06
Master of Science - Computer Application
Jaya Engineering College
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Justice Basheer Ahmed Women’s College
- AzureDevops for Beginners
- Certified Software Tester (CSTE) from QAI –USA.
- Brain Bench certified in Software Testing.
- Foundation level certification in Financial Services Domain.
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