Elnaz Simdar

A software tester with proven track record in software and hardware development industry as quality assurance and test specialist. I have more than 10 years experiences in both functional and nonfunctional testing, especially in service testing, integration testing, regression testing and performance testing using automation and manual approaches. I am most familiar with agile development methodologies especially Scrum and Kanban.

I am always seeking a role where I can contribute in improving products and services for customers by using my experiences and skills.

JULY 2021 – PRESENT

PRINCIPLE SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER, SNAPP CO., TEHRAN, IRAN

Description: Responsible for the quality of software development, deployment and performing manual tests to ensure the software created by developers is fit for purpose.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Working with fellow team members to diagnose bugs and formulate solutions.
• Implementing testing procedures and overseeing the QA process.
• Analyzing user stories/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility.
• Review business requirements and provide inputs.
• Prepare test cases, test scripts and test data.
• Execute tests (manual).
• Testing Web services, APIs and Mobile Applications (iOS & Android).
• Report defects and assist in their understanding.

2019 – 2021

SOFTWARE TEST MANAGER, OMID TECH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., TEHRAN, IRAN

Description: Design and development different software systems for Ansar bank (Mobile Bank, Internet Bank,…)

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Building up and leading the Testing Team to the success of project
• Defining the scope of testing within the context of each release / delivery
• Deploying and managing resources for testing
• Applying the appropriate test metrics in the product and the Testing Team
• Planning, deploying and managing the testing effort for any given engagement

2018 – 2019

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER, FANAP CO., TEHRAN, IRAN

Description: Design & implementation of creative financial applications for Pasargad Bank.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Test and prove that the software meets major architectural requirements
• Prove for scalability and performance of a software
• Ensuring the quality of the system as a whole
• Work with firmware developers and validation engineers
• Develop and automate tests for software validation

2013 – 2016

SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTER, MODERN ISC, TEHRAN, IRAN

Description: Design and implementation of payment terminals (ATM, POS, Kiosk, Cashless, etc.) and admin panels.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Run Tests on New Software and Applications
• Record Defects and Issue Reports
• Assist Software Developers with Design Processes
• Help troubleshoot issues

Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle

2011 - 2013

BACHELOR'S DEGREE, COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, ISLAMIC AZAD UNIVERSITY, TEHRAN, IRAN

2009 - 2011

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE, COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, SHARIF UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES, TEHRAN, IRAN