I'm Mariam Shakeel, a dynamic and detail-oriented Manual Software Testing Engineer with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality software solutions in fast-paced environments. I excel at analyzing requirements, designing comprehensive test cases, and executing meticulous testing procedures to ensure software functionality, usability, and reliability. I have a proven track record of identifying defects early in the development process and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions. I'm passionate about learning new technologies and testing methodologies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving software landscape. I enjoy partnering with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to deliver robust software that users love, and I remain calm under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality.

Mariam Shakeel

I'm Mariam Shakeel, a dynamic and detail-oriented Manual Software Testing Engineer with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality software solutions in fast-paced environments. I excel at analyzing requirements, designing comprehensive test cases, and executing meticulous testing procedures to ensure software functionality, usability, and reliability. I have a proven track record of identifying defects early in the development process and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions. I'm passionate about learning new technologies and testing methodologies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving software landscape. I enjoy partnering with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to deliver robust software that users love, and I remain calm under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality.

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I’m Mariam Shakeel, a dynamic and detail-oriented Manual Software Testing Engineer with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality software solutions in fast-paced environments. I excel at analyzing requirements, designing comprehensive test cases, and executing meticulous testing procedures to ensure software functionality, usability, and reliability. I have a proven track record of identifying defects early in the development process and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions.

I’m passionate about learning new technologies and testing methodologies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving software landscape. I enjoy partnering with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to deliver robust software that users love, and I remain calm under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

SQA Engineer at Meezan Bank
February 1, 2021 - Present
Designed and executed manual test cases for Temenos T24 banking software, documented and tracked defects, and collaborated with developers and business analysts to resolve issues. Performed integration, sanity, smoke, and regression testing for software updates, participated in test plan creation, and generated detailed reports for stakeholders. Managed resources and assigned tasks to optimize project workflow, and led end-to-end testing of Temenos T24 modules in retail and corporate banking applications (Trade, Murabaha, Tijara, CMS, and OBDX). Also designed and executed automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver to enhance testing efficiency and reduce time to market.
SQA Engineer at Dr. Ziauddin Hospital
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Collaborated with doctors, nurses, and administrative staff to understand and gather requirements for healthcare applications. Reviewed project documentation to ensure alignment with user needs and regulatory standards. Executed manual test cases on healthcare applications (EHR, patient management, and billing), performed exploratory testing, and documented new features for system improvements. Participated in regression testing to ensure stability post-updates.
SQA Engineer at Softronic Systems Limited
July 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Collaborated with business analysts and developers to gather and validate requirements. Designed and executed comprehensive test cases based on functional specifications. Conducted regression testing to ensure existing functionality remained intact during new releases. Documented and tracked defects using JIRA, participated in daily stand-up meetings and project retrospectives, and performed manual testing for web and mobile applications focusing on functionality and usability. Worked closely with developers, BAs, and project managers to resolve issues. Performed load and performance testing using LoadRunner and Visual Studio Load Test to ensure system reliability under stress.
SQA Engineer at Meezan Bank, Karachi
February 1, 2021 - Present
Design and execute manual test cases for T24 banking software; document defects identified during testing; collaborate with developers and business analysts to resolve issues; perform integration, sanity, smoke and regression testing for software updates and patches; participate in test plan creation and review meetings; generate detailed test reports and provide feedback to stakeholders; lead end-to-end testing of Temenos T24 modules in both retail and corporate banking applications; contributed to banking projects including Trade, Murabaha, Tijara, CMS, and OBDX; designed and executed test cases based on functional specifications to ensure compliance with requirements; developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver to enhance testing efficiency and reduce time to market.
SQA Engineer at Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Collaborate with stakeholders (doctors, nurses, administrative staff) to understand requirements for healthcare applications; review and analyze project documentation to ensure that testing aligns with user needs and regulatory standards; execute manual test cases on healthcare applications such as Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, patient management systems, and billing software; perform exploratory testing to identify unexpected behaviors or bugs in the application; documented new features and collaborated in the requirement gathering process for system improvements; participated in regression testing to ensure system stability post-updates.
SQA Engineer at Softronic Systems Limited, Karachi
July 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020
Collaborated with business analysts and developers to gather and validate requirements for software projects; designed and executed comprehensive test cases based on functional specifications; conducted regression testing to ensure existing functionality remained intact during new software releases; documented and tracked defects using JIRA; participated in daily stand-up meetings and project retrospectives to enhance team efficiency and align on project goals; conducted manual testing for web and mobile applications focusing on functionality and usability; worked closely with developers, BAs and project managers to resolve issues; performed load and performance testing using LoadRunner and Visual Studio Load Test to ensure system reliability under stress.

Education

Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) at Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
Bachelor in Computer Science (BSCS) at Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) at Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
Bachelor in Computer Science (BSCS) at Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

Qualifications

Software Testing And Automation
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
Software Testing And Automation
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet