I am a results-driven software quality professional with over 15 years of experience in the software development lifecycle, focusing on both manual and automated testing, performance benchmarking, and delivering release-ready quality. I have led end-to-end QA programs, driven CI/CD implementations, and built audit-ready processes across defense, banking, and production domains. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to improve quality and compliance, and I am passionate about mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement. I design KPI matrices and implement robust testing frameworks (Selenium, JMeter, IBM Rational tools) to ensure quality and traceability from requirements through deployment. I value lifelong learning and have experience implementing ISO 9001:2015 standards and Enterprise Lifecycle Management (ELM) to enhance SDLC quality and audit readiness.

Shafiq Ur Rehman

I am a results-driven software quality professional with over 15 years of experience in the software development lifecycle, focusing on both manual and automated testing, performance benchmarking, and delivering release-ready quality. I have led end-to-end QA programs, driven CI/CD implementations, and built audit-ready processes across defense, banking, and production domains. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to improve quality and compliance, and I am passionate about mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement. I design KPI matrices and implement robust testing frameworks (Selenium, JMeter, IBM Rational tools) to ensure quality and traceability from requirements through deployment. I value lifelong learning and have experience implementing ISO 9001:2015 standards and Enterprise Lifecycle Management (ELM) to enhance SDLC quality and audit readiness.

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I am a results-driven software quality professional with over 15 years of experience in the software development lifecycle, focusing on both manual and automated testing, performance benchmarking, and delivering release-ready quality. I have led end-to-end QA programs, driven CI/CD implementations, and built audit-ready processes across defense, banking, and production domains. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to improve quality and compliance, and I am passionate about mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement.

I design KPI matrices and implement robust testing frameworks (Selenium, JMeter, IBM Rational tools) to ensure quality and traceability from requirements through deployment. I value lifelong learning and have experience implementing ISO 9001:2015 standards and Enterprise Lifecycle Management (ELM) to enhance SDLC quality and audit readiness.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Manager (QC/Product Lifecycle manager) at Centre for Excellence in Science & Applied Technologies
December 20, 2022 - Present
Management of end-to-end software quality processes including test planning, execution, and reporting. Led CI/CD implementations supporting automated builds, testing, and deployments while maintaining SDLC quality and compliance controls. Designed and maintained KPI matrices to monitor software quality, SDLC performance, and process compliance. Creating and executing comprehensive manual test plans and test cases, maintaining RTM and bug traceability metrics, preparing detailed test reports, and supporting clients during UAT. Development and execution of automated testing scripts using Selenium, JMeter, and IBM Rational tools; performance analysis using IBM Rational Performance Tester. Implemented Enterprise Lifecycle Management (ELM) for SDLC quality control, traceability, and audit readiness; supported ISO 9001:2015 standard implementations.
Manager (SQA Analyst) at Resolve
December 1, 2017 - November 30, 2022
Oversaw client-side and data center deployments, performing post-deployment verification to ensure system stability, data integrity, and release compliance. Analyzed and reviewed functional and technical requirements from a testing perspective to ensure testability and clarity. Managed and executed end-to-end QC processes for functional and non-functional testing, including planning, execution (in-house, staging, deployment), and reporting. Documented, evaluated, and validated test results to ensure alignment with acceptance criteria. Logged, prioritized, and tracked defects using structured defect-management workflows.
Deputy Manager (SQA) at Resolve
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Manual testing (in-house and staging) for MIS and CMS applications. Preparation of QC and field test reports using IBM ALM solution. Provided second-level support to stakeholders (users, deployment teams, etc.), and peer review. Integrated and performed system testing by implementing test automation frameworks. Defined structured processes for gathering, analyzing, and incorporating user requirements to support controlled evolution of application architecture.
Software Quality & IT Coordination Specialist at Askari Bank Limited (ABL)
February 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Performed functional, regression, and smoke testing to verify application stability and readiness across development cycles. Reviewed requirements for testability and assisted in test planning, coordination, and quality reporting. Logged, tracked, and followed up on defects using bug-tracking tools, ensuring timely resolution and accurate status reporting. Coordinated with IT and development teams to ensure test environment availability, defect resolution follow-up, and deployment readiness.
IT Officer at Ministry of Education
January 1, 2010 - January 31, 2012
IT officer responsible for day-to-day troubleshooting of IT systems, management of domain and mail servers, and ensuring smooth functioning of wireless and wired LANs.

Education

PhD in Computer Science at Capital University of Sciences and Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Masters in Computer Science at PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelors in Computer Science at PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

IBM ALM/ELM Implementation & Administration
January 11, 2030 - May 16, 2026
QA/QC Practices
January 11, 2030 - May 16, 2026
QA in DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines
January 11, 2030 - May 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Government, Professional Services

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