Fahad Awan
About Fahad Awan
Fahad Awan is a Staff Quality Assurance Engineer at NorthBay Solutions in Lahore, Pakistan, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of the Punjab and has extensive experience in quality assurance roles across multiple companies.
Work at NorthBay Solutions
Fahad Awan has been employed at NorthBay Solutions since 2020, currently holding the position of Staff Quality Assurance Engineer. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the quality of software products through rigorous testing methodologies. Prior to his current position, he served as Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer at the same company for one year. His experience at NorthBay Solutions spans a total of four years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Education and Expertise
Fahad Awan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background has equipped him with foundational knowledge and skills in technology and software quality assurance. He has developed a test automation framework utilizing tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Coded UI, and Appium, showcasing his technical expertise in the field.
Background in Quality Assurance
Fahad Awan has extensive experience in quality assurance, having worked at Imanami Corporation in various capacities. He began as a QA Manual Tester from 2012 to 2015, progressing to Senior QA Engineer from 2015 to 2019. His roles involved test planning, execution, requirement gathering, and modeling. This background has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of software testing processes and methodologies.
Specializations in Testing
Fahad Awan specializes in multiple testing methodologies, including gray-box testing, which encompasses database testing and performance evaluation, as well as black-box testing. He has expertise in implementing and documenting Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and Software Quality Control (SQC) processes, contributing to the overall quality and reliability of software products.
Early Education
Fahad Awan completed his early education at Lahore Garrison Grammar School from 2000 to 2005. This foundational education provided him with essential skills and knowledge that would support his later academic and professional pursuits in information technology and quality assurance.