Omar Barakat

ISTQB-Certified QA Engineer with a unique career trajectory combining 10 years of Quality Excellence. Leverages 1 year of intensive software testing (Manual, Automation, API) alongside a decade of leadership in high-precision manufacturing QA. Proven track record of reducing defects and optimizing processes to save millions in operational costs. Expert in Selenium/Java and REST Assured, committed to delivering high-quality, scalable software in fast-paced Agile environments.

Software Testing Engineer at A Core Solution (ACS) (2025-01 – Present)

Designed and executed comprehensive manual test cases for Web and Mobile applications, with expertise in automation, API testing, and end-to-end testing lifecycle management.

• Designed and executed 2000+ manual test cases for Web, Mobile(iOS and Android platforms), achieving 100% requirement traceability and identifying critical UI/UX defects prior to production, deployed on cloud-based testing environments, ensuring cross-platform compatibility
• Responsible for the end-to-end testing of assigned features, from test case creation to execution and reporting, contributing to the quality of web and mobile releases
• Applied a multi-faceted testing approach (black-box, grey-box, white-box) to validate application quality across different system layers
• Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java, Katalon Studio improving regression efficiency by 40%, integrating suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to trigger automated regression testing during build cycles
• Performed API testing with Postman and REST Assured utilizing SQL queries to validate backend data integrity and ensure accurate database synchronization across 200+ endpoints
• Leveraged Jira for meticulous defect tracking; documented bugs with clear steps, evidence, and severity, facilitating swift developer resolution and reducing cycle time
• Actively participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to align on requirements and provide timely QA feedback
• Contributed to the full testing lifecycle—including functional, regression, and integration testing—and supported the maintenance of key test documentation

QA Supervisor – Hardware & Software Systems at Bericap Egypt (2016-02 – 2025-01)

Led QA operations and software quality assurance activities for manufacturing and software systems, managing global standardization, team leadership, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Developed and automated test inspection routines (manual and automated testing scripts) using proprietary metrology software (DMIS), ensuring rigorous data validation and adherence to complex engineering specifications
• Global Standardization: Developed and standardized CMM testing programs across 25 international company sites
• Led cross-functional teams across 5 countries conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on critical defects and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), resolving complex system discrepancies
• Directed all Software Quality Assurance (SQA) laboratory activities, ensuring adherence to stringent company quality and compliance standards across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Oversaw the validation, configuration management, and troubleshooting of all testing environments, metrology machines ensuring data integrity and minimal operational downtime
• Implemented rigorous process controls for software changes, testing protocols, and product releases, consistently meeting ISO 9001 / CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) standards
• Generated detailed quality performance reports and metrics for management (using data analysis/SPC), leveraging data to identify trends and recommending strategic improvements in the software product
• Mentored and trained QA analysts and engineers on testing procedures, quality protocols, enhancing team skill sets and consistency by 70%
• Managed the vendor/supplier quality process by defining integration standards, conducting audits, and collaborating with procurement/third-party vendors to ensure high-quality external components/integrations
• Cost Saving Initiatives: Initiated a CMM optimization project by reducing machine working hours by 50%, saving over 8+ million EGP annually

Bachelor of Science in General – Cairo University (2014-06)