Ayesha Shereen

Quality Engineer July 2025 - Nov 2025

Client : Verizon - NSA Value Project

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Optimized resource allocation by accurately estimating required testing effort for each project phase.
• Directed team members to follow specific testing standards and guidelines as outlined in project requirements.
• Increased efficiency of test execution by prioritizing high-risk functionalities and scenarios.
• Validated system requirements through targeted functional, regression, and performance testing efforts.
• Improved testing processes by implementing new test strategies and methodologies.
• Collaborated with development teams for seamless integration of testing efforts, resulting in faster issue resolution.
• Strengthened cross-functional collaboration through proactive communication with developers, business analysts, and project managers.
• Conducted root cause analysis on recurring defects to identify areas for process improvement and future prevention.
• Supported successful product launches with thorough end-to-end testing of all features and components.

Sr. Software Engineer Jan 2022 - June 2025

Client : Standard Chartered Bank - Cash Reporting

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Acted as a liaison between the QA team and other departments such as Development, Customer Support, and Product Management, ensuring effective communication throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Reported progress, test metrics and results to project stakeholders.
• Improved product reliability by executing rigorous test plans and ensuring software met established requirements.
• Customized testing environments to simulate real-world usage scenarios, ensuring product robustness and customer satisfaction.
• Spearheaded adoption of cutting-edge testing software, keeping company at forefront of QA technology.
• Reduced defect rates through meticulous attention to detail during code reviews, working closely with developers to address any identified issues quickly.
• Led training sessions for new QA analysts, increasing departmental efficiency and knowledge sharing.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation, including test cases, results, and improvement recommendations, for stakeholder review.

Software Engineer July 2022 - Dec 2023

Client : Barclays - ROLB

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
• Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
• Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
• Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
• Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
• Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
• Facilitated transition to Agile methodologies, enhancing team flexibility and project turnaround times.
• Identified and documented discrepancies between expected and actual outcomes, contributing to overall software quality improvement.
• Played key role in successful launch of multiple high-stakes projects by prioritizing critical test areas and resource allocation.