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I’m Hina Shaukat, ISTQB-certified Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 12+ years of experience delivering high-quality software across the full SDLC. I specialize in QA strategy, building and maintaining test automation frameworks, REST API testing, UI automation, and performance validation, with a track record of collaborating in Agile environments and CI/CD pipelines.
I’m currently pursuing an MSc in Software Engineering & Information Systems at the University of Oulu, Finland, and I’m passionate about mentoring teams, driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering audit-ready quality across complex enterprise systems.
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Language
Urdu
Fluent
English
Advanced
Finnish
Beginner
Work Experience
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Innovatix Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
December 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025Directed end-to-end test strategies across the SDLC; facilitated QA/Dev scope reviews; ensured quality via hybrid manual/automated testing; ensured audit readiness and change control; removed blockers to enable on-time releases; analyzed automation results to improve reliability and coverage.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Synergy IT Pvt Ltd
April 1, 2018 - November 30, 2022Drove end-to-end project delivery from requirement analysis through deployment; performed QA/Dev risk assessments; authored risk-based plans; orchestrated REST API, E2E, and load testing; tracked defects; maintained quality standards and documentation; provided quality status reports and risk assessments.
Software Tester at CureMD Pvt. Ltd
October 1, 2013 - March 31, 2018Managed E2E Change Request lifecycle; conducted system and regulatory impact analyses; established testing standards and quality benchmarks; aligned stakeholders on objectives; contributed to program increment planning and Agile/Scrum activities; designed test scenarios and acceptance criteria; maintained requirements traceability.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Synergy -IT Pvt. Ltd
April 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022Designed and executed automated REST API tests using the Karate Framework for Gyldendal (Denmark) book club platform, validating status codes, headers, and JSON/XML payload structures using Karate's built-in assertions. Performed end-to-end and load testing in close partnership with development teams, accelerating root-cause analysis and defect resolution. Authored risk-based test plans within Agile/Scrum ceremonies using Boundary Value Analysis and decision-table techniques. Conducted QA/Dev risk assessments to evaluate the impact of new requirements on existing legacy integrations. Improved overall API test coverage through automation, reducing manual regression effort on each release. Produced clear quality status reports and risk assessments for project stakeholders, ensuring adherence to documentation and quality standards.
Education
Master’s in Software Engineering & Information Systems at University of Oulu, Finland
September 1, 2025 - January 4, 2026Bachelor’s in Computer Sciences at UET Lahore, Pakistan
September 1, 2008 - July 30, 2012MSc in Software Engineering & Information Systems at University of Oulu
September 1, 2025 - May 15, 2026BSc in Computer Sciences at University of Engineering and Technology (UET) - Lahore, Pakistan
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2012Qualifications
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Healthcare
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