Samera Butt
About Samera Butt
Samera Butt is a Test Lead with over a decade of experience in software testing, currently working at Red Badger in London. She has previously held positions at Edexcel and AWD Moneyextra, contributing to various projects including a Twitter app and a 3D effect app for the BMW Museum.
Current Role at Red Badger
Samera Butt has been serving as a Test Lead at Red Badger since 2012. In this role, she oversees testing processes and strategies to ensure high-quality software delivery. Her responsibilities include leading testing efforts for various projects, focusing on improving testing methodologies and implementing automation to enhance product quality. Samera's extensive experience in testing contributes to the success of the projects she manages.
Previous Experience at Red Badger
Samera Butt previously worked at Red Badger as a Test Lead for one year, from 2013 to 2014. During this time, she contributed to various testing initiatives, leveraging her expertise to ensure effective testing practices were in place. Her role involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver quality software solutions.
Professional Background in Testing
Samera Butt has a diverse background in software testing, having worked at Edexcel as a Test Engineer from 2004 to 2006 and at AWD Moneyextra from 2006 to 2008. In these positions, she performed various testing types, including functional, integration, regression, and cross-browser testing. Her experience includes ensuring the functionality of applications like Birdsong, a Twitter app, and contributing to a 3D effect app for the BMW Museum.
Education and Qualifications
Samera Butt studied at the University of Westminster, where she earned a BSc in Computer Science from 2001 to 2004. This academic background provided her with a solid foundation in computer science principles, which she applies in her professional roles in software testing and quality assurance.
Leadership in Testing Initiatives
In her career, Samera Butt has taken on leadership roles in testing initiatives. She served as a UAT Test Lead and implementation lead for JLT's global off-the-shelf product deployment. Additionally, she led testing efforts for a large digital transformation programme at a bank, focusing on enhancing testing strategies and implementing automation to expedite product releases.