Furqan Ud Din

Furqan Ud Din QA Manager / Certified Agile Coach Lahore, Pakistan Phone: - Email:-Experienced Software Testing Manager with a proven track record of leading and managing high-performing testing teams, ensuring software quality, and implementing effective testing strategies. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver top-notch software products. Seeking an opportunity to contribute expertise in software testing and leadership to progressive organizations. Skills and Certifications Hands on experience and familiar with various programming languages, platforms, frameworks, tools and technologies including: Java (JDK6, JDK7), Python, Android, HTML, C#, Selenium WebDriver (JUnit, TestNG, Bok Choy, Page Object Model), MySQL, Google Analytics, Gomez, Newrelic, Window 7 & 8, Test Strategy Development Ubuntu Thousandeyes, Jira, Mantis, 14.04, Eclipse, PyCharm, Trello, Fast Link Checker, Microsoft Visual Studio, Google Webmaster Tool, VMware, IIS Manager Jenkins (SEO Toolkit Analysis), Dreamweaver, Leadership, Team Management, Test Automation ICAgile Certified Professional Agile Coaching (https://www.icagile.com/credentials/af4a719e-a61d-40d1-994b-63876f124703) OKR Master Professional Certification - OKRMPC™ (https://www.credly.com/badges/cc0f7cde-e04f-4879-8f8a-438f5a7c9840) Professional Work Experience ● Arbisoft Pvt. Ltd QA Manager (Dec, 2017 - Present) ● Lead and manage the software testing team, overseeing testing efforts for McKinsey & Company’s (working as an external contractor with McK) software products. ● Develop and execute comprehensive software testing strategies and plans to ensure the quality of software products. ● Collaborate closely with the software development team to identify, document, and resolve defects throughout the software development lifecycle. ● Implemented and maintained a robust software testing infrastructure, including testing tools and environments, resulting in improved testing efficiency. ● Provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. ● Continuously enhance the software testing process and methodology based on industry best practices and emerging trends. ● Stay up-to-date with the latest software testing technologies and trends to drive innovation and efficiency in testing practices. Sr. SQA Engineer / QA Lead (March 2015 - Nov 2017) ● Led a team of SQA engineers (8 SQA engineers with 5 support team members) to execute testing strategies, resulting in a significant reduction in software defects and improved product quality. ● Collaborated with the development team to identify, prioritize, and resolve defects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software releases. ● Implemented automated testing solutions, resulting in a 30% reduction in testing cycle time. ● Developed and maintained comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts. ● Conducted regular team meetings and performance evaluations, contributing to the professional growth of team members. ● Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of new testing team members. ● Sofizar Pvt. Ltd QA Engineer (Feb, 2012 - Feb, 2015) ● Executed test cases and reported defects for various ecommerce applications (web + mobile), ensuring compliance with quality standards. ● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to review requirements and provide input on testability and quality aspects. ● Conducted functional, regression, and performance testing, identifying and documenting defects for prompt resolution. ● Assisted in the creation and maintenance of test documentation, including test plans and test scripts. ● Actively participated in testing process improvements, contributing to more efficient and effective testing practices. ● Worked with Product Managers on doing market research and competitor analysis for new features. Other Skills - Good verbal and written communication skills - Client communication - Problem Solving References available upon request