M. Omer Farooq

Sr. SQA Engineer (Manual + Automation)

About Me

Solution-oriented Software Quality Assurance Engineer with over 5+ years of experience in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. Proficient in creating and executing test plans, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Skilled in manual & automation methodologies, with a strong understanding of industry best practices and quality standards.

Education

MS Software Engineering - Bahria University, Islamabad (2019 â€“ 2021)
BS Software Engineering - COMSATS University Islamabad (2014 â€“ 2018)

Technical Skills

Skill Category	Skills
Automation Testing	Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Postman (API Testing), Screaming Frog-SEO Testing
Manual Testing	Knowledge of Manual Testing Techniques, Mobile Application Testing, SDLC & STLC
Reporting Tools & Applications	JIRA, Confluence, BugZilla, Zephyr, Browser Stack, GitHub/GitLab, Figma
Scripting Languages	Java
Database	SQL, Kafka, Elasticsearch
Test Case Management	Excel, Testrail, Xray and Qase
Performance Testing	JMeter (By using Scripting)
Development Practices	Agile Methodology, Scrum, OOP Concepts
Other	Google Plugins, AI-Ops , Microservices, Swagger UI

SOFT SKILLS

Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team
Time management and prioritization skills
Effective communication and collaboration abilities
Adaptability and flexibility in a fastpaced environment

Work Experience

Sr. SQA Engineer - Quantum Platform, Jeddah, SA. (07-2024 to Present)

Understanding user Requirements
Involved in Planning, Designing, Developing, and Executing Test Scenarios for Manual Test casesInvolved in planning, designing, developing, and executing test scenarios for manual test cases
Created positive and negative assertions based on business requirements
Performing sanity checks and verifying the environment availability for testing
Conducted functional and non-functional testing (regression, integration, performance, usability)
Involved in reviewing the test cases developed by the team and provided suggestions for any modifications
Performed streaming & performing test cases
Coordinating with the development team in resolving the issues
Actively participated in daily scrum calls and was involved in bi-weekly sprint releases

Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Rapidev Pvt Ltd, Islamabad (01-2023 to 06-2024)

Managed and trained QA resources, ensuring efficient team performance.
Provided testing guidance and oversight, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives, and developed detailed testing plans and strategies
Analyzed use cases and user requirements to confirm feasibility for verification and validation.
Wrote and executed comprehensive test cases to ensure software quality.
Conducted functional and non-functional testing (regression, integration, performance, usability).
Contributed to Agile ceremonies, providing testing input and progress reports.
Prepared various documentation including Functional Requirements, SRS, SSRS, SDD, SSDD, STD, ATP, etc.

SQA Engineer - PIXAKO Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Islamabad (02-2021 to 12-2022)

Developed and executed comprehensive test plans for web-based apps, ensuring thorough coverage and adherence to requirements.
Conducted functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to maintain software quality.
Applied quality engineering principles throughout Agile product lifecycle.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, resolve issues, and prioritize testing efforts.
Documented and tracked software defects using JIRA, ensuring timely resolution.

Jr. SQA Engineer - TomiZones, Rawalpindi (09-2019 to 01-2021)

Aided in web and mobile app testing, gaining hands-on experience in QA techniques.
Conducted manual testing, identifying and resolving software defects collaboratively.
Actively participated in team meetings and training, enhancing QA knowledge and practices.

Certifications and Achievements

Best Employee of the Month
Best Software Test Engineer at PIXAKO Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Emerging Software Engineer at TomiZones
LinkedIn JMeter: Performance and Load Testing
LinkedIn Planning and Releasing Software with JIRA
LinkedIn Software Testing Foundations: Test Planning
LinkedIn Learning Selenium
LinkedIn Agile Testing

Projects

Quantum Platform (System, to scale your e-commerce media revenue): E-commerce media solution maximizing advertising revenue and audience engagement.
SMART AI Application (Military) Boarder Surveillance App: AI-driven military border surveillance app for real-time object identification and integration with smartwatches for health monitoring.
OwlSense (OSINT Tools) Big Data Analysis Engine: Advanced OSINT tool for social media analysis, enabling targeted data extraction, sentiment analysis, and comprehensive intelligence gathering.
iCrowdNewswire (AI Press Releases Distribution Services): AI-powered newsroom platform boosting brand awareness through niche-specific press release distribution.
Chat Conference: Versatile chat platform facilitating private messaging, group chat, and file sharing.
ERP System of Warm Winds - USA: ERP solution offering top-quality surf equipment and educational experiences for the surfing community.
CRM of Active Prime - USA, HubSpot: Trusted CRM Data Quality solution with exceptional customer service and data cleansing expertise, serving enterprises for over two decades.