SARDAR ALI SHAIK

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sardaralishaik/

Highly experienced, result-oriented QA Test Lead/Manager with an accomplished 12 years of experience in diversified areas of software testing, fully versed in system development lifecycle experience in test strategy development, execution, team leadership and managing cross-functional teams and driving quality improvements. Committed to delivering high-quality software products that meet customer requirements. Reviews software documentation to verify technical accuracy and completeness and to mitigate risks with full integrity and zest. Accustomed to working in complex, project based environments.

Looking to leverage my expertise and passion for quality at open eye to drive excellence and contribute to the company's success.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) from Scrum Alliance
• Certified ISTQB Tester, Advanced Level: Test Manager from ISTQB
• Certified ISTQB (CTFL) Tester Fundamental Level from ISTQB
• Certified in HP Quick Test Professional / Functional Testing from HP

• Software Development Life Cycle
• SWIFT / MT Messages
• Functional Testing
• SQA Testing Methodologies
• UI & Compatibility Testing
• Business-As-Usual (BAU) Support
• Performance/Load/Stress Testing
• Testing/QA Roll-out Support
• Corporate Banking, Core Banking
• Agile / Waterfall Methodology
• Software Testing Life Cycle
• Test Plans, Scripts/Cases & Processes
• Bug/Defect Life Cycle
• Tracking, Logging & Reporting
• Data Interface & Migration Testing
• Test Strategies & Coverages
• Regression, Positive & Negative Testing
• Functional Requirements Analysis
• Integration, System, Sanity Testing
• Payments, Deposit domains
• Agile Testing
• Database testing
• Cross-Functional Supervision
• Team Building & Mentoring

• Through analysis of requirements specifications and design documents use structured techniques to identify testable conditions with all features, functionalities, usability & reliability of multiple integrated systems to ensure requirements and specifications are met.
• Lead and/or participated in the UAT testing process following procedures to ensure that all company standards and end-user requirements are met.
• Responsible for test scenarios/cases preparations, BA/User review and signoffs.
• Planned and orchestrated end-to-end processes & testing of the workflow which includes Sanity Testing, Regression Testing, System testing, Functional Testing, GUI and UAT testing.
• Extensive experience in working with different systems like IDEAL, Ideal Connect, IPE/IPE2, SAA etc. along with SWIFT MT message verifications in DBS Bank
• Hands-on experience with Automation, Functional testing, API testing and high exposure to Web, API, and Mobile Application Testing
• Strong work experience in Waterfall & Agile software development environment.
• Deft in testing software products and handling projects efficiently for delivering the required applications/software in a systematic way.
• Identify discrepancies, report defects utilizing the internal tracking application, communicate with the development team and track them to resolution.
• Involved in Regression Testing using HP QTP, Micro Focus UFT, Functionize & Test Studio automation tools.
• Uses HP QC, HP ALM & JIRA (Zephyr) testing tool to execute the respective test scripts/cases, modifies the scripts/cases as required, identifies defects, classifies & raises defects.
• Provided test execution activities and test status reports and document issues to all respective stake holders, involved senior management as need to resolve deficiencies or compliance issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of product issues, leading to timely resolutions and continuous improvements.
• Organized training sessions for team members on new features and functionalities released, increasing their expertise and confidence in handling customer queries or issues related to launch.
• Streamlined release processes by implementing automated tools and standardizing procedures, reducing delays and errors.
• Maintained version control systems meticulously, ensuring accurate tracking and easy rollback capabilities when necessary.
• Managed release schedules effectively, ensuring timely delivery of multiple projects with tight deadlines.