Atif Iqbal
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Snr. Quality Consultant
EnvisionMobile (Calvary Tech)
MS (CS)
University of Central Punjab
Summary
Successful IT professional with proven abilities in Software Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence & Project Management. Practiced in clarifying business requirements, performing gap analysis between goals and existing procedures/ skill sets, and designing process and system improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs. Having the experience of participating in different phases of SDLC (requirement gathering, designing, code reviewing, testing (manual/automation) & maintenance). Strong interpersonal skills, highly adept at diplomatically facilitating discussions and negotiations with stakeholders. Good analytical skills with the ability to drill down to the root cause and make decisions accordingly.
Extensive experience in the implementation of Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management and Employee Relationship Management systems for different services firms. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) base solutions for multinationals firms (i.e. Govt. departments, Libraries, Banks), Mobile applications (Games, e-commerce solutions, cinema and social apps).
Specialties:
• Business Process Management
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Quality Analysis
• Quality Process Implementation
• Team Management
• Estimation and Planning
• Training Resources
• Participation in SPI (Software Process Improvement) activities for ISO
• Technical Writing (that includes Requirement Specification Documents, Functional Specification Documents, User Manuals, Technical Specification Documents)
Experience
Snr. Quality Consultant - EnvisionMobile (Calvary Tech)
2016 - Present
Envision Mobile, a leading mobile technology company provides a unique opportunity to enterprises and mobile operators to monetize mobile technology by offering new and differentiated services that allows them to tap into new business segments and open new revenue streams. It also provides an end2end mobile technology framework with out of the box applications that cater to the diverse needs of enterprise and mobile operators The Head office is in Toronto, Canada, with global offices in USA, Asia and Middle East.
Currently I am serving in Envision Mobile as Senior Quality Consultant from September 01, 2016. I am serving to drive the world class quality automation for regression and functional testing. Furthermore also developing & driving a high-level strategy plan to implement and aligning the business goals for future advancement.
Job responsibilities:
• Implement advanced strategies for gathering, reviewing and analyzing data requirements (Requirement, Design & Technical Specification) Analysis
• Prioritize requirements and create conceptual prototypes and mock-ups
• Master strategic business process modeling, traceability and test planning and quality management techniques.
• Working as an acting Project Manager, in implementing SDLC processes and best practices
• Review & Execute test cases
• Managing and assigning task(s) within the team
• Performing QA activities within the project (i.e. impact analysis, bug analysis)
• Communicating with clients
• Training new QA resource within the project
Snr Quality Engineer | Team Lead - Systems Ltd.
2015 - 2017
Systems Limited is a global leader of next-generation IT services and BPO solutions. Ever since its inception in 1977, the company has evolved and taken center stage in information and technology by providing computing strategies and solutions to Government and Private Organizations. I joined System Limited as Advisory Assurance Engineer on September 21, 2015.
Currently I am providing my services in the field of software testing and requirement analysis. I am testing web base solutions/applications.
Job responsibilities including:
• (Requirement, Design & Technical Specification) Analysis
• Write Business Stories
• Review user stories and writing acceptance criteria
• Write test cases
• Execute test cases
• Attend daily SCRUM meetings (standup meetings)
• Managing and assigning task(s) within the team
• Perform QA activities within the project
• Communicate with clients
• Generating reports
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer | Lead SQA - MacroSoft inc Pakistan
2013 - 2015
Macrosoft delivers high-quality, cost-effective, full lifecycle solutions to complex software development projects. The company has over a decade of successful engagements and over 450 professionals working for an exceptional client list. I joined Macrosoft as Senior Quality Assurance Engineer on August 22, 2013.
I provided my services in the field of software testing and requirement analysis. I am testing web base solutions.
Job responsibilities including:
• Review user stories
• Write test cases (high level, detail level)
• Execute test cases
• Attend daily SCRUM meetings (standup meetings)
• Communication with the clients
• Team Management
• Coordinating between different teams
• Training new staff
• Daily and weekly reporting
Senior SQA Engineer | Lead SQA - FiverRivers Technologies
2011 - 2013
FiveRivers Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd. is an IT company based in Lahore, Pakistan focused on providing outsourced technology services to a variety of international customers. With ISO:9001 certification and implementation of CMMI level 3 processes, FiveRivers offers the best balance between process, quality standards and speed of execution for its clientele. We specialize in Web 2.0 development, Mobile Applications, Systems Management, Location Based Systems and Enterprise Applications. We develop our solutions using platforms and technologies such as .NET, LAMP, Ruby, RAILS, Java, AJAX and more.
I lead the SQA dept, where me and my team were responsible for testing both Java and C+/.Net base products (desktop and client/server), websites and mobile applications (i.e. BlackBerry, Iphone/Ipad, Android, Symbian and Samsung Bada).
Job responsibilities including:
• (Requirement, Design & Technical Specification) Analysis
• Test Planning (making Test Plans & Test Strategies)
• Defect Tracking
• Change Management
• Team Management
• Coordinating between different teams
• Training new staff
• Implementing, monitoring and controlling quality processes
• Communicating with clients
Senior QAS Engineer - Ascertia Pvt. Ltd.
2007 - 2011
Ascertia is a privately funded company, managed from the UK with globally located development units. The company’s mission is to provide high quality, cost-effective products and solutions in the field of cryptography. I joined Ascertia as an Associate Quality Assurance and Support Engineer on May 15, 2007.
When I left, I was working as Senior QAS Engineer and leading a team (i.e. Team Lead). I was providing my services in the field of software testing and client support. I was testing both Java and C+/.Net base products and the websites.
Job responsibilities including:
• (Requirement, Design & Technical Specification) Analysis
• Test Planning (making Test Plans & Test Strategies)
• Test case preparation and execution
• Technical writing (i.e. User Guides, Release Notes, etc)
• Providing support to the Clients
• Defect Tracking
• Change Management
• Team Management
• Implementing, monitoring and controlling ISO activities
• Participated in certain R&D activities
• Training new staff
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