Eng. AREF SHAMAN
RIYADH,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Quality Assurance Specialist with extensive experience in test planning, manual testing, and defect tracking. Expert in designing and executing detailed test cases, conducting thorough regression and performance tests, and ensuring software meets the highest quality standards. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to quickly resolve issues and improve product quality. Strong leadership, decision-making, and time management skills in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting deadlines while delivering reliable and user-friendly software. Committed to continuous improvement and ensuring optimal user experience through meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive quality metrics reporting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
STC play
RIYADH
03.2022 - Current
- Develop and Execute Test Plans: Create and implement detailed test cases and plans for functional, regression, and performance testing.
- Manual and Automated Testing: Perform comprehensive manual and automated testing to ensure software quality and functionality.
- Bug Reporting and Tracking: Identify, document, and report software defects using issue-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Collaboration with Development Teams: Work closely with developers to resolve defects and improve product quality.
Deputy Site Manager
Saudi Binladin Group/ Najran Airport
Najran, Saudi Arabia
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinate with internal resources and third parties/ vendors for the execution of projects
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
- Manage changes to the project's scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate techniques
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long terms goals and develop progress and status reports
- Manage the risks and issues in an efficient manner
- Communicate efficiently and manage the relationship with the client and stakeholders
- Carry out operation and maintenance reviews to the agreed standard
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education
MSc/ Electrical and Electronic Engineering -
Coventry University
Coventry- United Kingdom 01.2014 - 02.2015
BEng/ Electronic Engineering -
Coventry University
Coventry, United Kingdom 09.2009 - 07.2013
Diploma/ Industrial Electronics and Control - undefined
Riyadh Military Vocational Training Institute
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 01.2005 - 12.2006
Skills
- Test Planning and Execution: Designed and executed test plans for various testing types
- Manual and Automated Testing: Conducted manual and automated tests to ensure software quality
- Defect Identification and Reporting: Identified, documented, and tracked defects using tools like JIRA
- Test Case Design and Maintenance: Created and maintained test cases based on project requirements
- Regression and Performance Testing: Performed regression and performance tests to ensure stability
- Collaboration with Development Teams: Worked with cross-functional teams to resolve issues
- Familiarity with Issue-Tracking Tools: Used JIRA and similar tools for defect tracking and project updates
- Quality Metrics Reporting: Tracked and reported key quality metrics like defect rates and test coverage
- Attention to Detail: Focused on identifying edge cases and potential vulnerabilities
- Leadership: Led testing efforts and provided team guidance
- Communication Skills: Clearly conveyed technical information to non-technical stakeholders
- Teamwork: Collaborated effectively to achieve team goals
- Decision Making: Made timely decisions, prioritizing tasks under pressure
- Time Management: Managed multiple priorities, meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments
Certification
- Full Stack JavaScript Developer, 2022
- ECDL Advanced Word Processing, European Computer Driving License Foundation, 2012
- ECDL, European Computer Driving License Foundation, 2011
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Accomplishments
- I received the 'Thanks a Million' certificate in recognition of my critical role in achieving a significant company milestone—reaching one million users—through my exceptional dedication and contributions to quality assurance efforts in 2022.
- I was awarded a certificate of appreciation for my outstanding performance and unwavering commitment to excellence, playing a key role in the success of STC Play in 2023.
Courses
Project Management
- Introduction into Project Management Professional PMP .
- Project Integration Management.
- Project Scope Management.
- Project Schedule Management.
- Project Cost Management.
- Project Quality Management.
- Project Communication Management.
- Project Procurement Management.
Leadership
- Leadership Essentials.
- Leadership Skills.
- Leading with Vision.
Communication Skills
- Communication Methods in the Workplace.
- Communication Skills at Work.
- Crisis Communication.
Culture of Telework
- Culture of Telework Administratively
- Culture of Telework Technically
Occupational Safety and Health
- Occupational Safety and Health, Slips, Trips, and Falls.
STC Courses
- Data Protection & Privacy
- Cyber Security For Subsidiaries
- stc Code of Ethics for Subsidiaries
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
STC play
03.2022 - Current
Deputy Site Manager
Saudi Binladin Group/ Najran Airport
06.2016 - 06.2018
MSc/ Electrical and Electronic Engineering -
Coventry University
01.2014 - 02.2015
BEng/ Electronic Engineering -
Coventry University
09.2009 - 07.2013
Diploma/ Industrial Electronics and Control - undefined
Riyadh Military Vocational Training Institute
01.2005 - 12.2006
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