Owais Ashraf
Director Software Services at Contour Software - a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc.
About
- 12+ years of diverse progressive experience in Software Testing, Testing Management, Methodology Development, Software Quality Assurance & Standardization, SQA Audits, Business Analysis, Project Management & Planning and Methodology Implementation.
- Proficient in testing Web based Architectures, Services and Applications, Client Server Applications, Mobile Applications, Customized ERP solutions and complex BI/Data Warehouse platforms.
- Expert in Structured testing (Black Box, Regression, System Integration, Load/Performance, Automated Functional Testing, Benchmark, Security, User Acceptance, Data Analysis, and Reporting) and Grey Box Testing.
- Skilled in using industry best automated testing tools, HP Quick Test Professional, HP Load Runner and Test Director, IBM Rational Robot and SmartBear Test Complete.
- Solid understanding of software development processes and methodologies with various Industry Standards/Best Practices like ISO standards, CMMI best practices and Agile Methodologies.
- Profound knowledge & understanding of core Application Development Processes, Development Life Cycles, Release Mgt. Process, Build Versioning, Tracking and Maintenance.
- Experienced in Process Modeling, UI Design and Implementation, Desktop and Internet Application Design, User Centered Analysis and Development.
- Strong negotiation, cross organization collaboration, decision making and problem solving skills.
- Expert in leading teams, delivering projects and meeting business goals and deadlines. Hold leading positions throughout the career due to in-depth team modeling and team leading abilities.
- Organize & conduct variety of in-house and external training sessions and presentations to a large number of people of various level of expertise.
- Practical exposure in managing and maintaining Onshore/Offshore environment. Delivers versatility in working closely in teams or managing remotely.
- Maintains high levels of flexibility and control of QA deliverables.
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