Samiullah Tamkin
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly motivated Manual QA Tester with 4 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and testing. Skilled in writing and executing comprehensive test cases, identifying bugs, and ensuring functionality and usability across web and mobile applications. Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and various testing methodologies including functional, regression, usability, and exploratory testing. Proficient in using tools like JIRA and TestRail for bug tracking and test management. Experienced in Agile environments (Scrum and Kanban) and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. Adept at writing basic SQL queries for backend data validation and committed to continuous improvement in testing processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Manual Tester (Analyst)
T-Mobile
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Wrote, maintained, and executed detailed test cases based on product requirements and user stories; documented test results clearly and accurately.
- Performed various types of testing including functional, regression, usability, smoke, and exploratory testing to ensure high-quality software delivery.
- Applied a strong understanding of SDLC and STLC to contribute to each phase of the software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to test closure.
- Used bug tracking and test management tools such as JIRA and TestRail to log issues, track defects, and report test coverage and status.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and product owners in Agile environments (Scrum and Kanban), actively participating in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
- Performed backend data validation using basic SQL queries to ensure data accuracy and integrity across databases.
- Identified and communicated defects clearly with developers and followed through until resolution, ensuring product meets acceptance criteria.
- Contributed to test planning, risk assessment, and quality improvement discussions.
- Worked both independently and as part of a collaborative QA team to meet tight deadlines and deliver quality products.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Mashal University
02-2020
Degree in IT - IT
Kardan University
07-2013
Skills
- Testing Methodologies: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Usability Testing, Smoke Testing, Exploratory Testing
- Software Development Processes: SDLC, STLC
- Test Case Management: Test Case Design, Execution, and Documentation
- Bug Tracking & Test Management Tools: JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM
- Database & Backend Testing: SQL (Basic queries, Data Validation)
- Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups
- Documentation: Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Execution Reports, Defect Reports
- Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Communication, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail
- Platforms: Web Applications, Mobile Applications
- Operating Systems: Windows, macOS
- Browsers for Cross-Browser Testing: Chrome, Firefox, Edge
Timeline
Manual Tester (Analyst)
T-Mobile
06.2015 - 12.2019
BBA - Business Administration
Mashal University
Degree in IT - IT
Kardan University
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