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Sahl Zia

Melbourne,Victoria

Summary

Quality-driven Test Lead with expertise in team leadership, project planning and due diligence. Excellent problem-solver and analytical thinker with an organised and resourceful approach.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Lead

Momentum Energy
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed and documented business requirements to create test plans, cases, and scripts.
  • Collaborated with development teams to ensure quality of product releases.
  • Managed a team of testers in the execution of manual and automated tests.
  • Monitored bug tracking systems for resolution of defects reported by users.
  • Provided feedback on software design documents to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Conducted system integration testing to identify compatibility issues between components in complex systems.
  • Created detailed reports outlining results from testing activities and presented findings to stakeholders.
  • Facilitated user acceptance testing sessions with internal and external customers.
  • Tracked progress against project timelines and communicated any delays or risks appropriately.
  • Planned, implemented and monitored software testing by coordinating with staff and holding test review meetings.

QA Test Analyst

Momentum Energy
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Reviewed and analyzed system specifications to develop detailed test plans and test cases.
  • Developed manual test scenarios for functional, integration, GUI, database and security testing.
  • Identified defects in the software applications by executing exploratory testing techniques.
  • Verified bug fixes after execution of retest cycles and monitored results with defect tracking tools.
  • Analysed user requirements documents to develop positive and negative test cases accordingly.
  • Reported bugs effectively by providing detailed steps to reproduce them along with screenshots or screencasts if required.
  • Collaborated with developers in resolving complex issues related to software functionality and performance.
  • Conducted usability tests to assess user experience of web based applications across multiple platforms and devices.
  • Participated actively in peer reviews of work products including test plans, designs.
  • Developed SQL queries for validating data integrity and accuracy between front end UI and back end databases.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organisation for maximum productivity.
  • Created and optimised automated testing tools for repetitive tasks.

Education

Project Management 101: PMP Certification Training -

Simplilearn
01-2024

ISTQB Foundation Level Complete Training -

Udemy
01-2022

Bachelor of Communication Studies - Digital Media

Auckland University Of Technology
01-2016

Skills

  • Agile Methodology
  • Manual Testing
  • Test Automation (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Testcafe)
  • Performance Testing
  • Test Reporting
  • Integration Testing
  • Bug tracking
  • Test Planning
  • Testing management
  • SQL/SOQL
  • SalesForce
  • Orion
  • Postman
  • Sumologic
  • Jenkins
  • Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Timeline

Test Lead

Momentum Energy
07.2022 - Current

QA Test Analyst

Momentum Energy
07.2021 - 07.2022

Project Management 101: PMP Certification Training -

Simplilearn

ISTQB Foundation Level Complete Training -

Udemy

Bachelor of Communication Studies - Digital Media

Auckland University Of Technology
Sahl Zia