Sarfaraz Ahmed
About Sarfaraz Ahmed
Sarfaraz Ahmed is a QA Team Lead with extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance. He has worked for various companies across India, Saudi Arabia, and Canada, and holds a Master's degree in Computer Programming from Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Current Role as QA Team Lead
Currently, Sarfaraz Ahmed serves as a QA Team Lead at a confidential organization since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and leading a team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. His focus includes developing test automation frameworks and maintaining UI and API test automation scripts using various tools.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Sarfaraz Ahmed has extensive experience in quality assurance across multiple organizations. He worked at Saudi Credit Bureau - SIMAH as a Senior Quality Assurance Officer from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he held the position of QA Lead at Elm Company from 2015 to 2018 and served as SQA Lead at PAREXEL International for five months in 2014. His earlier roles include Sr. Software Test Engineer cum QA Lead at ProKarma and IVY Comptech.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Sarfaraz Ahmed obtained a Master's degree in Computer Programming from Indira Gandhi National Open University, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications from Osmania University, completed between 2002 and 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in software testing and quality assurance.
Skills in Software Testing and Automation
Throughout his career, Sarfaraz Ahmed has developed significant skills in software testing methodologies and tools. He has identified deficiencies in current processes and proposed solutions for continuous improvements. His expertise includes preparing and delivering reports that address potential trouble areas in applications and projects, as well as staying updated on the latest trends in software testing.
Early Career and Technical Recruitment
Sarfaraz Ahmed began his career as a Technical Recruiter at Attic Technologies in 2005. He transitioned into software testing roles, starting with MAQ Software as a Sr. Software Test Engineer. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions in quality assurance, where he honed his technical and leadership skills.