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ABDUL BASHIR HAMIDI

ABDUL BASHIR HAMIDI

Fairfax

Summary

Over Five years of experience in Software Quality Assurance testing in the areas of Web-based, Client-Server applications. Expertise in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and contributed immensely in the Planning, Design, Execution, and Analysis of Software Applications. Active participation in the bug review meetings, updated requirement documents as per business user feedback and change in functionality of the application. Proficient in Agile development methodology (SCRUM) and Waterfall Model, Joining in daily SCRUM meetings, Sprint Planning and Sprint Review meetings. Development and execution of test plans, test cases based on the requirements. Creation of detailed Test Cases in Jira based on Business Requirements, data models, and technical specifications. Knowledge and Experience across phase of Testing Life Cycle phase with specialization in Black Box Testing, Functionality Testing, Integration Testing and Regression Testing. Skilled in writing automation scripts using java. Adept in configuring Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins for Automation. Created java-based selenium automation scripts using TestNG prior to agile release. Conducted functional and regression testing through automated scripts. Competence in debugging code to ensue efficient automated scripts. Proficient in building automation testing framework from scratch including Data Driven and Object Driven frameworks Experienced with testing frameworks such as Cucumber and TestNG. Proficient in using management and defect tracking tools like HP ALM, Jira. Providing support for testing during production issues, including Emergency Bug fix testing. Strategically Planned and managed testing approaches through software development, testing, and revision cycles. Active involvement in Business and Functional Specification review meetings, Design walkthroughs, and Test Plan reviews. Experience on testing Web Services (REST) using Postman. Proficient in writing and executing SQL queries for database testing. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative team in a challenging and cross-platform environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Experience QA Engineer

Blue Cross Blue Shield
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated in a fast-paced Agile Methodology Environment
  • Reviewed and analyzed functional requirements documents and business requirements documents
  • Actively participated in the Requirement review meetings, Team meetings, to discuss the possible scenarios of testing
  • Engaged in all Scrum meetings including daily stand-up, Sprint Grooming, Sprint planning, Sprint Review
  • Developed Test Plan and compose Test cases for each sprint
  • Create Positive and Negative Test Cases for Front-End and End-to-End Test Scenarios and performed the implementations
  • Actively contributed to QA and testing throughout UAT and SDLC
  • Performed Functional, Positive, Negative, and Regression testing, defect tracking using JIRA, collaborating with the development team for resolution
  • Contributed to automation in Selenium Web Driver, Java, and Cucumber
  • Used automated scripts and performed functionality testing during the various phases of the application development using Selenium
  • Developed BDD tests using Cucumber by writing step definitions
  • Developed required Selenium support code in JAVA for Cucumber
  • Employed Maven to execute Selenium automation suites on different browser platform combinations in parallel and cross browser Test
  • Participated in defect reporting, defect tracking, and defect reproducing
  • Generated defect reports and took ownership of Bug related matters
  • Utilized Postman for testing the web services creating requests for RESTFUL web services
  • Leverage Jira for test and defect management
  • Identified crucial test-cases for smoke testing, liaising with users and development team for ad hoc testing
  • Formulated SQL queries to asses application for data integrity and verify data table contents
  • Collaborated closely with the web application development team ensuring seamless integration between mobile and web application.

QA Tester

Inova Health System
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Analyzed functional requirement specifications and review use case documents
  • Developed comprehensive Test scenarios aligned with application needs
  • Designed and executed precise Test Cases based on Functional Specification document
  • Implemented the project within the Agile/Scrum Methodology framework for optimal result
  • Conducted agile exploratory testing for the newly developed application
  • Actively contributed in daily Scrum meetings providing task updates and contribute to the burn-up chart
  • Configured Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven tools to develop Selenium automation scripts in Java prior to agile releases
  • Formulated tailored test cases and scenarios for mobile testing
  • Utilized TestNG Annotations within Selenium WebDriver in Java to execute test batches as part of testing suites
  • Created test cases for Object-driven frameworks in Selenium WebDriver
  • Participated in Sprint Planning and Sprint Review meetings to comprehend and analyze User stories for each sprint
  • Analyzed acceptance criteria and prepared test plan documents aligned with the user stories
  • Executed test cases and reported defects using JIRA
  • Analyzed identified bugs and defects, offering logs alongside defect reports
  • Conducted back-end testing to verify the data flow from the application to the backend
  • Collaborated closely with Business Analysts and Developers to gather requirements and formulate comprehensive test plans
  • Adhered rigorously to established processes and procedures for User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

QA Analyst

SOFIE
05.2017 - 12.2018
  • Collaborated with Developers and Business Analysts to conduct various testing types throughout Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Bug Life Cycle (BLC)
  • Perform Manual Testing and maintain documentation for different testing types including Positive, Negative, Functional, Regression, Sanity and System Testing
  • Actively participated in Daily stand-up, Sprint grooming, Conference Calls, Walkthrough and Review Meetings
  • Prepared Test plans, Functional Test cases and executed the test cases
  • Engaged in functionality, database, and error testing of the application
  • Verified user interface inconsistency and application functionality
  • Conducted Backend Testing, by executing queries
  • Took responsibility for reporting bugs to the corporate bug tracking system and verified known bugs against new builds using the Jira management tool.

Administrative Officer

US EMBASSY
04.2004 - 12.2016
  • Provide critical support to ensure efficient operation of the embassy
  • Arranged and conducted interviews aiding interviews process
  • Supported HR by offering guidance on policies and procedures and managing hiring process
  • Monitored stock level and identified purchasing needs, ordered supplies, tracked orders ensured timely delivery
  • Maintained timely inventory, kept track of the goods and supplies in stock and warehouse
  • Expedited and coordinated incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipment in Airline and trucks, prepare and examine Bill of Lading, Air bill for charges and tariff
  • Supervised 30 local staff in the warehouse.

Education

Bachelor - Business Administration

Kabul University

Diploma - IT

Omid Jahseh Institute

Skills

  • Methodologies:
  • SDLC, Agile-Scrum
  • Automation Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Junit, TestNG, Maven, Postman
  • Application Software: MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point
  • Project Management: Jira, HP ALM, MS Azur
  • Database: MySQL
  • O/S: Windows, MAC
  • Programming Language: Java, SQL
  • Application Tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access)

Timeline

Experience QA Engineer

Blue Cross Blue Shield
01.2022 - Current

QA Tester

Inova Health System
01.2019 - 12.2021

QA Analyst

SOFIE
05.2017 - 12.2018

Administrative Officer

US EMBASSY
04.2004 - 12.2016

Bachelor - Business Administration

Kabul University

Diploma - IT

Omid Jahseh Institute
ABDUL BASHIR HAMIDI