Uzma Rafique
About Uzma Rafique
Uzma Rafique is a Senior QA professional with extensive experience in white box testing and automation, specializing in Set-top Box technologies. She has worked at Cisco and currently at Thoughtworks, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and collaboration with various stakeholders.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Uzma Rafique has been employed at ThoughtWorks as a Senior QA since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality of software products through various testing methodologies. Her expertise in automation and manual testing contributes to the successful delivery of projects within the organization. Located in Chicago, Illinois, she collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance.
Education and Expertise
Uzma Rafique holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Govt. Engineering College Kota, Rajasthan, which she completed from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she studied at College Kota, where she achieved her Bachelor's degree. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her technical skills, which include white box testing, API testing, and automation scripting using various programming languages and tools.
Background in Set-Top Box Technologies
Uzma possesses significant expertise in Set-Top Box (STB) technologies, including DVB, MPEG, PVR/DVR, and HD-TV. She has worked with STB Chipset SDK Platforms such as Broadcom, ST, and Conexant. Her experience includes testing STB Middleware (NDS) and Conditional Access Systems (CAS), which enhances her proficiency in the field.
Professional Experience at Cisco
From 2010 to 2014, Uzma Rafique worked at Cisco in San Jose, California, as an Engineer in Quality Control and Quality Assurance. During her four years at Cisco, she contributed to projects for TataSky, TrueVision, and MediaScape, focusing on Zapper and PVR boxes. Her role involved both manual and automation testing, which helped improve the functionality and reliability of the products.
Skills in Testing and Collaboration
Uzma demonstrates strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, enabling her to quickly understand complex issues. She has a proven ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including developers, project managers, integrators, and fellow QA engineers. Her experience in bug reporting and defect tracking is significant, particularly in testing Set-Top Box features.