Rowan Hossam

ISTQB® Certified Software Quality Control Engineer with hands-on experience in manual testing, test case design, regression testing, cross-browser and cross-device testing, API testing using Postman, defect reporting, and Agile collaboration. Experienced in validating web applications, documenting bugs clearly in JIRA, and supporting product quality across the software development lifecycle. Also skilled in automation testing using Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, and Cypress, with a strong technical background in Python, Java, AI, and software engineering.

QA Specialist at Scandiweb (2025-03 – Present)

• Perform manual testing for web applications to validate functionality, usability, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Design and execute detailed test cases and test scenarios for new features, bug fixes, and regression cycles.
• Report, document, and track defects in JIRA with clear reproduction steps, expected results, actual results, screenshots, and severity levels.
• Conduct API testing using Postman to verify request/response behavior, status codes, validation errors, and integration flows.
• Use Selenium WebDriver to automate selected test scenarios and support the project's testing framework where applicable.
• Participate in Agile sprints, collaborate with developers and product managers, and contribute to improving test coverage and release quality.

Freelance QA Tester / Product Owner at Independent & Upwork (2025-01 – Present)

• Perform manual QA testing for client projects, focusing on functionality, usability, and product behavior.
• Test user flows, report issues clearly, and provide actionable feedback to improve product quality.
• Support product owner responsibilities by reviewing requirements, validating features, and suggesting improvements based on user needs.

Technical Mentor at Udacity (2025-11 – 2026-03)

• Provide mentorship for learners in AI, Machine Learning, and Software Engineering Nanodegrees.
• Collaborate with a global mentor team to maintain high-quality learning experience.

Coding Instructor at iSchool (2024-08 – 2025-03)

• Teach coding and programming concepts to students, helping them develop their technical skills and understanding of programming languages.

B.Sc. in Computer and Communication Engineering – Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University (2019 – 2024)