Areesha Ahmad

Available to hire

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

QA Automation Engineer at AKSA SDS
January 1, 2025 - Present
In current role, performing test automation engineering, API testing, test script development, bug reporting, manual and automated testing. Learned and implemented Cypress for end-to-end (E2E) automation, reducing testing time. Recommended and implemented automation strategies to improve QA processes and productivity.
QA Automation Engineer at AKSA SDS (Saudi Arabia)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Leading QA automation initiatives. Design and implement test automation strategies, perform API testing, data validation, and SQL query work. Conduct manual and automated testing of ERP and web applications, document and design test cases, and understand authentication and session management. Report bugs and risks, perform root cause analysis, and maintain awareness of OWASP Top 10. Collaborated with developers to resolve defects and improve product quality. Tools include Azure DevOps, Trello, Postman, Cypress, Kotlin, Redmine; languages C++, SQL.
QA Automation Engineer
January 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Currently responsible for designing and implementing automated test scripts and frameworks to accelerate end-to-end testing. Leverages Cypress for E2E automation and explores Katalon Studio for test automation, while continuing to use Postman for API testing and Azure DevOps for defect tracking and sprint management. Focused on reducing test cycle time and improving overall product quality.
QA Engineer at Meraki IT
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Hands-on role performing manual and automated testing, writing and executing test cases, and reporting bugs using defect management tools. Worked closely with developers to resolve issues, ensured timely delivery against project deadlines, and contributed to QA processes across ERP systems used in hospitality. Collaborated with teams in Islamabad and supported weekly client meetings to align on quality expectations.
QA Engineer at Meraki IT
June 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Managed multiple projects, wrote and executed test cases, identified software bugs, and ensured timely delivery within project deadlines. Conducted manual testing to validate software functionality, identified defects early, and tracked them using Trello. Collaborated with developers to resolve issues promptly. Used Azure DevOps for defect tracking and sprint management. Performed comprehensive API testing with Postman and designed test suites to validate RESTful API functionality. Wrote and executed SQL queries for data consistency and verification (SSMS). Learned and implemented Cypress for end-to-end automation, reducing testing time. Recommended automation strategies to improve QA processes and productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at SATS University Islamabad
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at COMSATS University Islamabad
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at SATS University Islamabad
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

SQL Basic – HackerRank Test
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Automation in DevOps
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
SQL Basic – HackerRank Test
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment