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Midhat Ashraf Ali

Reading,United Kingdom

Summary

ISTQB-certified Software Quality Engineer with 5+ years' experience across fintech, payments, and healthcare domains. Skilled in manual and automated testing of web and mobile applications, with a proven record of reducing post-release defects and accelerating release cycles. Experienced in API testing, SQL validation, and regression planning, with hands-on exposure to CI/CD and automation frameworks. Adept at collaborating in Agile/Scrum teams to ensure delivery of secure, reliable, and high-quality software. Available to join immediately.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Software Quality Engineer

Verve
London
01 2025 - 09.2025
  • Led cross-functional teams to enforce quality standards across SDLC.
  • Performed end-to-end (E2E) testing, reducing post-release defects through early detection.
  • Executed manual & automated testing for web and mobile apps (iOS, Android), achieving 95% defect detection.
  • Built & maintained automated test scripts in Python, integrated with Django components.
  • Conducted API testing with Postman, validating 150+ endpoints for backend reliability.
  • Wrote SQL queries in PostgreSQL for backend data validation of financial workflows.
  • Collaborated with developers & product managers to create test plans, accelerating release cycles.
  • Designed regression test suites per release, cutting regression defects by 35% and validation time by 40%.
  • Logged/tracked defects in JIRA with reproducible data, reducing bug resolution time by 20%.

Senior SQA Analyst

POMS MES Pharma | Constellation Software Inc.
USA
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Built & executed automated test suites using Selenium, TestNG, Java, boosting coverage by 40% & reducing regression time by 50%.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum to define acceptance criteria & improve QA processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve defects, manage CAPAs, and support regulatory audit readiness.
  • Applied risk-based testing to prioritize critical features & ensure product quality.
  • Mentored 3 junior QA engineers in automation & defect management.
  • Streamlined defect tracking with Azure DevOps/JIRA, enabling faster resolution.
  • Performed API testing (Postman) & backend validation with SQL.
  • Integrated automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) for faster builds & early defect detection.
  • Led functional, regression, smoke & UAT testing to ensure high-quality releases.

Mid-Level SQA Analyst

POMS MES Pharma | Constellation Software Inc.
USA
02 2022 - 02 2024
  • Validated and tested Electronic Batch Records (EBR), master batch records, and MES workflows for GMP/cGMP and FDA/EMA compliance.
  • Designed and executed test plans for web and mobile apps, achieving 95% defect detection.
  • Introduced API testing with Postman, uncovering 20% more integration issues pre-deployment.
  • Partnered with developers to implement continuous integration practices.
  • Conducted performance and load testing with JMeter, improving response times by 15%.
  • Developed test data management strategies to increase test coverage and reliability.
  • Utilized Git/GitHub for version control in QA automation projects.
  • Created bug trend analysis reports to provide QA metrics and drive process improvements.
  • Supported security and compatibility testing to ensure compliance with enterprise standards.

Junior SQA Analyst

POMS MES Pharma | Constellation Software Inc.
USA
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Developed and executed test cases, improving software reliability and reducing post-release defects.
  • Performed SIT, UAT, regression, smoke, sanity, and localization testing, identifying and documenting defects.
  • Assisted in creating Selenium test scripts, supporting automation, and reducing manual testing effort by 30%.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Software Engineering

NED University of Engineering and Technology
12/2016 - 10.2020

Skills

  • Manual and automated testing including functional, regression, integration, system, and UAT
  • Test automation with Selenium, Appium, Python, TypeScript, Java, and C#; enabling continuous regression testing and fast SDLC cycles
  • API, data layer, and mobile testing, including RESTful/SOAP services; backend validation with SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and SOA architecture
  • Performance and load testing using JMeter and LoadRunner to assess scalability and reliability
  • Agile and Scrum development experience, including product requirements gathering, BDD and TDD, ensuring quality from design through release
  • Coding, debugging, and refactoring automation suites to improve maintainability, coverage, and reduce technical debt
  • DevOps and CI/CD integration for continuous testing and release readiness
  • Test planning, test case management, and QA strategy development aligned with project timelines
  • Expertise in quality assurance metrics, defect management, triage, and structured root cause analysis
  • Familiarity with AI testing tools, including Applitools and Testim, to support intelligent testing approaches

Certification

  • ISTQB - CTFL
  • Six Sigma White Belt (MSI)
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt (6SIGMAStudy)
  • SCRUM Fundamentals Certified(6SIGMAStudy)
  • Cyber Security Foundation Certified (CertiProf)

Timeline

Senior SQA Analyst

POMS MES Pharma | Constellation Software Inc.
02.2024 - 01.2025

Junior SQA Analyst

POMS MES Pharma | Constellation Software Inc.
01.2020 - 02.2022

Senior Software Quality Engineer

Verve
01 2025 - 09.2025

Mid-Level SQA Analyst

POMS MES Pharma | Constellation Software Inc.
02 2022 - 02 2024

Bachelor's degree - Software Engineering

NED University of Engineering and Technology
12/2016 - 10.2020

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