Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Skillssummary
Timeline
Generic
AMBREEN YAQUB

AMBREEN YAQUB

Sainte-marthe-sur-le-lac,Canada

Summary

Experienced Quality Assurance professional with 15+ years of expertise in designing, developing, and executing test strategies, plans, and cases to ensure software meets project requirements and quality standards. Known for punctuality, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills resulting in consistent delivery of high-quality work independently and collaboratively. Thrives in agile environments and has successfully collaborated with international teams across North America, Europe, and Asia to validate web, mobile, and desktop systems. Proven track record in designing, implementing, and refining software lifecycle policies and procedures for optimized system efficacy and quality. Demonstrates analytical thinking and creativity in finding innovative solutions to complex challenges. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt quickly to new situations make me a valuable contributor to any team or organization.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

KRONOS INC
03.2011 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated with product owners, developers, and QA management to define acceptance criteria, identify risk, and plan testing coverage for new features/releases.
  • Develop and implement manual/automated test cases for functional testing, regression testing, and end-to-end testing
  • Designed test strategies and plans to cover multiple features in a dynamic, fast-paced environnent
  • Debug issues across client and software to ensure comprehensive impact analysis.
  • Generate analysis of outstanding defects, recommend new testing areas and prioritize fixes.
  • Set up testing environments and QA dashboards to track data quality to drive discussion around product quality
  • Performed feature-level test planning and execution, using a mix of manual and technical testing skills to analyze product quality

QA Analyst

TEK SYSTEMS
01.2008 - 03.2011
  • Designed, developed, and maintained project test plans
  • Conducted manual functional, regression, and end-to-end testing
  • Created, executed, and tracked test cases in Rational Test Manager and SharePoint
  • Performed gap analysis and communicated defects to the development team
  • Managed QA dashboards for test scripts and defect assignments.

Customer Service Representative

SCOTIA BANK
01.2005 - 03.2008
  • Managed inventory and coordinated supply orders
  • Established and managed billing procedures
  • Provided exceptional customer service and conducted new employee training
  • Collaborated closely with the branch sales team and provided administrative support
  • Handled post-sale processing and addressed customer inquiries.

Support Programmer/QA Analyst

TECSYS Inc
12.2005 - 07.2006
  • Performed complex testing tasks, created and updated test plans, and logged defects
  • Provided phone support for TECSYS products, resolved technical issues, and conducted client training.

Education

Engineering in Quality Systems Engineering -

Concordia University
Quebec, Canada
01.2009

Bachelor of Software Engineering -

Vanier College
Quebec, Canada
01.2006

Skills

  • Test case development
  • Manual / Automation testing Frameworks
  • Functional Testing
  • Strategic thinking
  • Project management
  • Strong client management and communication skills
  • Ability to quickly adapt to different business environments

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Urdu
Full Professional

Skillssummary

MS-Access, MySQL, Oracle, Informix, PostgreSQL, Apache Cassandra, Windows, Mac OS, UNIX SCO/HP-UX/Sun, Lotus Notes, Citrix, Microsoft ASP .NET, HTML, XML, PHP, JavaScript, Python, AGILE / Scrum, UML, ITIL V3 Foundation Certified (2019), MS-Office 2007, MS-Visio 2007, SharePoint

Timeline

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

KRONOS INC
03.2011 - 07.2024

QA Analyst

TEK SYSTEMS
01.2008 - 03.2011

Support Programmer/QA Analyst

TECSYS Inc
12.2005 - 07.2006

Customer Service Representative

SCOTIA BANK
01.2005 - 03.2008

Engineering in Quality Systems Engineering -

Concordia University

Bachelor of Software Engineering -

Vanier College
AMBREEN YAQUB