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Bassem Abdelkader

ISTQB Foundation Level Certified QA Engineer Specialist
Riyadh

Summary

Certified ISTQB Foundation Level Software Tester with 2 years of experience in manual testing, specializing in quality assurance for web and mobile applications. Proficient in executing test cases, reporting defects, and ensuring high-quality standards through thorough testing. Strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), with hands-on experience in Agile and Scrum environments. Skilled in using industry-standard testing tools like JIRA, Postman, and Azure DevOps. Committed to continuous learning and enhancing testing practices to ensure software meets functional, performance, and security requirements.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

QA Engineer Specialist

Enjaz
05.2023 - Current
  • Analyze, clarify, and prepare test requirements with the customer representatives or Business Analyst.
  • Collaborate with development teams and other team members to identify, fix, and prevent defects, supporting during bug-fixing and retesting features after patching.
  • Perform regression testing before release.
  • Analyze test results, providing reports and recommendations to improve quality.
  • Worked on several programs such as mobile applications (Enjaz Mobile Banking and Albilad Mobile Banking), Temenos T24, Enjaz and Albilad Internet Banking, Enjaz Kiosk and ATMs.
  • Executed several tasks on programs such as Cerebra SMS Gateway, Operational Data Store (ODS), and Putty.
  • Conducted positive and negative testing on various API endpoints, verifying correct responses, status codes, and handling of edge cases.
  • Utilized JIRA and Azure DevOps to log and track defects, ensuring clear communication of issues between testing and development teams.
  • Heavily contributed in a 60% increase in change request frequency, streamlining the process to maintain project timelines and client satisfaction.

QA Engineer

NTG Clarity
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Write test cases based on functional and nonfunctional requirements, defining expected results and acceptance criteria
  • Learning different manual and automated test types.
  • Collaborated with QA team to test software quality through manual testing.
  • Assess risks and prioritize testing tasks.
  • Learning different manual and automated test types such as User Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, Functional Testing and Regression Testing.

CRM QA Engineer

TKMind
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Learned various types of software testing such as UAT, Black and White Box testing.
  • Stating principles and types of software testing.
  • Established steps and principles of Landline, GSM, and Data Circuit.
  • Executing tasks on Siebel CRM system.
  • Tracking requests through JIRA.
  • Define the test strategy and plan based on product requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

British University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
09.2016 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

London SouthBank University
London, United Kingdom
09.2016 - 10.2021

Certification

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

Technical Skills

  • Testing Types: Manual Testing, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Smoke Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), API Testing.
  • API Testing: Postman.
  • Bug Tracking Tools: JIRA and Azure DevOps.
  • Database Testing: SQL queries.
  • Operating Systems: Windows and macOS.
  • Collaboration Tools: Slack, Confluence, Microsoft Teams.
  • Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall.

Soft Skills

  • Detail-Oriented: Ensures high-quality testing and bug identification.
  • Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills in identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues.
  • Communication Skills: Clear, concise reporting of defects and test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Teamwork & Collaboration: Effective collaboration within cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
  • Time Management: Skilled at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.
  • Adaptability: Quick to learn new testing tools, languages, and techniques to stay ahead in the industry.
  • Critical Thinking: Able to assess complex scenarios and recommend solutions.
  • Creativity: Approach testing from multiple angles to uncover hidden issues.

Timeline

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

12-2024

QA Engineer Specialist

Enjaz
05.2023 - Current

QA Engineer

NTG Clarity
02.2023 - 05.2023

CRM QA Engineer

TKMind
01.2023 - 02.2023

Full Stack Development with Java, MS SQL, Spring, Hibernate

01-2023

Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA)

01-2023

Software Testing, QA Testing, Manual Testing, SDLC, Test Plan

09-2022

Six Sigma: Certified Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

06-2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

British University in Cairo
09.2016 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

London SouthBank University
09.2016 - 10.2021

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