Umer Saleem
Squad Leader of Quality Assurance
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Domains & Expertise
Bio
With 15+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Project Management, I have a proven track record of delivering successful software products within Agile environments. I excel in product management, Agile methodologies, and stakeholder management, with a strong focus on team empowerment and leadership. My expertise includes Manual, Performance, Database, and API testing, as well as QA documentation. I am committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring high-quality outcomes throughout the software development lifecycle.
Experience
Principal Consultant
Systems Limited
Oct 2024 - Present
- • Lead strategic consulting for QA and project management processes.
- • Guide the implementation of best practices in agile methodologies.
- • Collaborate with clients to align product vision and strategies.
- • Design and review comprehensive QA strategies, test plans, and reports.
- • Ensure successful product delivery while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.
Program Architect QA / Product Owner / Manager QA
IBEX
Sep 2018 - Jul 2024
- • Managed full product development lifecycle from conception to delivery.
- • Defined product vision, strategy, and roadmap incorporating stakeholder feedback.
- • Facilitated Agile ceremonies and managed product backlog prioritization.
- • Led QA team in designing and executing QA strategies, test cases, and reports.
- • Conducted UAT, performance testing, and optimized SQL queries and automation tools.
Assistant Manager QA
Inov8 Limited
Apr 2013 - Aug 2018
- • Led QA team in developing QA plans, strategies, and reports.
- • Managed the QA/Test lifecycle, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- • Coordinated release management and resolved software issues.
- • Optimized SQL queries and conducted performance testing.
- • Implemented configuration management and supported root cause analysis.
Senior SQA Engineer
Vopium
Jun 2011 - Mar 2013
- • Led team in requirement gathering and preparation of test plans and strategies.
- • Managed QA effort estimations and executed functional, performance, and database testing.
- • Conducted negative and services-side testing for mobile applications.
- • Coordinated resources and testing schedules within an Agile framework.
- • Provided mentorship to junior testers and reviewed testing outcomes for improvements.
Senior SQA Engineer
GameView Studios Pvt Ltd
Mar 2008 - Jun 2011
- • Gathered requirements and developed comprehensive test plans and strategies.
- • Conducted functionality, performance, and negative testing for mobile applications.
- • Tested iPhone, iPod, and iPad applications across various OS.
- • Optimized test scenarios for mobile gaming applications.
- • Collaborated with product teams to enhance user experience (UX).
SEO Engineer
Sofizar Pvt Limited
Aug 2007 - Mar 2008
- • Managed link-building activities and web page optimization.
- • Coordinated PPC campaigns to boost web traffic.
- • Conducted QA checks on web pages for SEO effectiveness.
- • Monitored search engine rankings and performance metrics.
- • Implemented strategic SEO initiatives to improve web visibility.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science
University of the Punjab
2003 – 2007