Pathan Firoz Khan
About Pathan Firoz Khan
Pathan Firoz Khan is a Lead SDET at Cvent, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Master's Degree in Management Information Systems from The University of Texas at Dallas and has extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance.
Work at Cvent
Pathan Firoz Khan has been serving as Lead SDET at Cvent since 2017. In this role, he has been instrumental in facilitating various testing methods, including manual, database, regression, system integration, and user acceptance testing. He has executed over 1000 test cases, contributing to the overall quality of software products. His responsibilities include developing test strategies and plans for product delivery using Agile methodologies, ensuring timely completion of projects. He has also collaborated with product managers, developers, and database administrators to successfully deploy products, enhancing customer penetration.
Education and Expertise
Pathan Firoz Khan earned a Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems from The University of Texas at Dallas, studying from 2015 to 2017. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in software testing and quality assurance, particularly in Agile environments.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Before joining Cvent, Pathan Firoz Khan worked at Cognizant as an Associate QA Engineer from 2012 to 2015. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience in quality assurance processes and contributed to various projects. His role involved ensuring software quality and reliability, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions in the field.
Experience at The University of Texas at Dallas
Pathan Firoz Khan also worked at The University of Texas at Dallas as a QA/BA Engineer from 2016 to 2017. In this position, he was involved in quality assurance and business analysis, further enhancing his skills in software testing and project management. His experience at the university complemented his academic background and prepared him for his current role at Cvent.
Testing Methodologies and Contributions
Pathan Firoz Khan has facilitated various testing methodologies throughout his career. He has engaged in continuous improvement of quality processes, including requirements documentation and testing processes. He has designed automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver, achieving 100% requirement traceability. Additionally, he has performed data mining and back-end validation using SQL, contributing to the delivery of high-quality software products.