Faisal Rizwan

Possess 10+ years of experience in QA automation and manual testing across web and mobile applications, leveraging tools such as Selenium, Appium, and Jenkins. Strong exposure to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) within both Agile and Waterfall environments. Skilled in designing and developing test cases, test scenarios, test scripts, and test reports based on business requirements.

Proven ability to collaborate with onshore and offshore stakeholders to ensure consistent testing practices and resolve requirement ambiguities.

QA Automation Engineer - Cognizant Technology Solutions - USA

(2025-07)

Working on Smart Assistant React project for USBank, USA. Responsible for reviewing project artifacts, analyzing business requirements, and developing comprehensive test plans, test metrics, and test summary reports.

• Reviewed project artifacts, analyzed business requirements, and developed comprehensive test plans, test metrics, and test summary reports.
• Collaborated with Business Analysts and Development teams to understand application architecture and define effective testing strategies.
• Partnered with onshore and offshore teams to ensure consistent test methodologies and resolve requirement ambiguities.
• Designed and executed automation test cases using Selenium WebDriver, Java, Cucumber, and TestCafe (JavaScript).
• Developed automation scripts for Angular-based web applications using Java and JavaScript.
• Managed and enhanced automation frameworks utilizing the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern.
• Prepared test data documentation and contributed to defect tracking and test execution reporting.
• Implemented Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber and Gherkin, creating feature files and scenario definitions.
• Logged, tracked, and managed defects using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and proper reporting.
• Configured Maven build management for execution of automation scripts and server processes.
• Integrated automation test suites with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment.
• Utilized web debugging tools such as XPath, Firebug, and FirePath to ensure stable automation execution.
• Designed and developed smoke, regression, and functional automation test suites using Selenium WebDriver.
• Built, executed, and maintained automated test scripts within a BDD framework using Cucumber and Gherkin.
• Developed and executed SQL queries for backend validation, ensuring data integrity and performing data analysis.
• Conducted functional, integration, regression, and smoke testing based on business requirements and user expectations.
• Actively contributed to product development in an Agile (Scrum) environment, participating in sprint ceremonies and iterative deliveries.

QA Automation Engineer

(2019-07 - 2025-06)

• Worked on TEEXMA, a highly technical collaborative platform, performing comprehensive manual testing to validate complex functionalities.
• Analyzed system behavior and executed detailed test scenarios to ensure application stability and accuracy.
• Developed and implemented automation scripts using C# to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Integrated automation scripts through a bridge between Visual Studio and Eclipse environments for seamless execution.
• Contributed to enhancing the overall test automation framework by leveraging cross-platform integration.
• Collaborated with development teams to ensure effective validation of technical workflows and features.

QA Automation Engineer

(2016-12 - 2019-06)

• Tested a web-based food ordering application that enabled users to search and browse dishes across multiple categorized sections.
• Validated application functionality by designing and executing comprehensive test cases and test scenarios for search, filtering, and navigation features.
• Developed and executed automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java, improving test efficiency and reducing manual effort.
• Implemented Page Object Model (POM) to create reusable and maintainable automation scripts.
• Automated key functionalities such as search operations, category filtering, and UI validations, enhancing overall test coverage.
• Performed cross-browser testing to ensure consistent application behavior across different environments.
• Conducted functional and regression testing (both manual and automated) to ensure application stability after code changes.
• Identified, logged, and tracked defects related to search accuracy, UI inconsistencies, and category mapping using defect management tools.
• Collaborated with development teams to resolve issues and improve application usability and performance.
• Contributed to improving testing efficiency, resulting in reduced execution time and increased reliability of test cycles.

QA Analyst

(2015-09 - 2016-11)

• Tested an iOS-based mobile application (IAvailable) that enables users to create and manage events such as meetings, ceremonies, and sports activities.
• Validated core functionalities including event creation, user interactions, and location-based discovery within a 30 km radius.
• Performed mobile application testing across real devices and browsers using BrowserStack, ensuring compatibility and consistent performance.
• Executed functional, usability, and regression testing to verify seamless user experience and application stability.
• Conducted cross-device and cross-platform testing to validate behavior across different iOS versions and screen sizes.
• Designed and executed test cases and scenarios for event workflows, including request creation, viewing, and user engagement.
• Identified, logged, and tracked defects related to location filtering, event visibility, and user interaction flows.
• Collaborated with development teams to ensure timely resolution of defects and improved application quality.
• Contributed to enhancing test coverage and efficiency through structured testing practices and tool utilization.

B.E - CSE (2007-09 - 2012-08)

12th

10th