I’m a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 11+ years of experience spanning web, mobile, and desktop applications. I specialize in building robust automated testing frameworks, accelerating release cycles, and ensuring reliable, scalable software through meticulous QA processes. I love collaborating with developers and DevOps to craft test architectures, mentor teammates, and deliver high-quality solutions on time. When I’m not testing, I enjoy exploring new automation tools and refining performance and cross-browser testing strategies.

Waqas Zafar

I’m a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 11+ years of experience spanning web, mobile, and desktop applications. I specialize in building robust automated testing frameworks, accelerating release cycles, and ensuring reliable, scalable software through meticulous QA processes. I love collaborating with developers and DevOps to craft test architectures, mentor teammates, and deliver high-quality solutions on time. When I’m not testing, I enjoy exploring new automation tools and refining performance and cross-browser testing strategies.

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I’m a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 11+ years of experience spanning web, mobile, and desktop applications. I specialize in building robust automated testing frameworks, accelerating release cycles, and ensuring reliable, scalable software through meticulous QA processes.

I love collaborating with developers and DevOps to craft test architectures, mentor teammates, and deliver high-quality solutions on time. When I’m not testing, I enjoy exploring new automation tools and refining performance and cross-browser testing strategies.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate
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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Software Quality Assurance Analyst
April 1, 2022 - November 26, 2025
Designed and executed comprehensive QA strategies for AI-driven web and mobile applications, validating NLP models, data pipelines, and recommendation systems. Implemented and maintained automated test scripts with Playwright and Cypress integrated into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation. Performed API testing using Postman and RestAssured, ensuring data integrity, correct response handling, and robust error resilience across AI endpoints. Collaborated with ML engineers to validate model training, prediction accuracy, and system stability under load. Executed performance and stress tests for APIs, ensuring reliability for AI inference and data-heavy operations. Delivered detailed bug reports and enhancement suggestions via JIRA and Linear, focusing on UX and API performance. Coordinated with data and product teams to align UI/UX feedback with AI output consistency.
Lead Software Quality Assurance Analyst
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Led end-to-end testing for AI-integrated SaaS applications with multiple APIs and user roles. Created and maintained automated test scripts for API validation integrated with CI/CD pipelines. Implemented mock testing and environment simulations for AI API endpoints to validate prediction logic. Conducted manual and exploratory testing of dashboards visualizing AI insights. Collaborated with developers and AI specialists to improve usability and accuracy across features. Documented test results, performance metrics, and edge-case scenarios in TestRail.
Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Performed extensive API and integration testing for data-driven systems, ensuring data flow accuracy and security. Tested web and mobile apps with real device coverage for functional, regression, and compatibility issues. Prepared detailed test cases, test plans, and bug reports; improved QA documentation and tracing efficiency. Validated third-party integrations such as payment APIs and analytics tracking tools.
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Conducted end-to-end API validation and web testing for SaaS and mobile products. Collaborated with developers to implement API contract validation and test automation for recurring endpoints. Executed functional, UI, regression, and usability testing across multiple test environments.
Associate Quality Engineer
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Executed test cases for mobile health care applications. Performed GUI, functional, regression, and UAT testing, reporting issues through Mercury Quality Center. Verified data-driven features and deployment configurations for mobile releases. Participated in Agile sprint reviews and retrospectives, ensuring continuous quality improvement.
Lead Software Quality Assurance Analyst at Vimware
April 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and implemented scalable web automation frameworks using Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright; conducted end-to-end testing for complex enterprise web portals; automated API and UI test suites integrated into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and AWS; improved release efficiency by 80% by reducing manual regression; performed cross-browser compatibility validation (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) using BrowserStack; led QA planning, execution, and reporting via TestRail and JIRA; mentored QA engineers.
Lead Software Quality Assurance Analyst at Lattimore and Friend
August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022
Led QA efforts for WordPress and custom web applications; developed and maintained automated regression and smoke tests with Selenium and Cypress; conducted performance and load testing using JMeter; integrated automation into CI/CD workflows with Jenkins; enhanced QA documentation and cross-team collaboration; improved defect tracking and test coverage.
Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst at Five Rivers Technologies
January 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Performed manual testing of web and e-commerce applications; designed detailed test cases, test plans, and traceability matrices; executed cross-browser and responsive design testing; managed bug tracking and resolution using JIRA and TestRail; coordinated UAT sessions with clients.
Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst at FocusMX
July 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019
Led QA efforts for WordPress and custom web applications; developed and maintained automated regression and smoke test suites with Selenium and Cypress; performed performance and load testing with JMeter; integrated automation into CI/CD workflows.
Associate Quality Engineer at Cure MD
October 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Executed functional and GUI testing of health care management web applications; developed and maintained test documentation, test plans, and defect reports; used Mercury Quality Center for bug tracking and reporting; participated in sprint reviews and requirement analysis sessions.
Lead Software Quality Assurance Analyst at VMware
April 1, 2022 - Present
Led design and implementation of robust automated testing frameworks using Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright for web applications. Automated API testing with Postman and integrated it into CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins and AWS CI/CD for continuous validation. Directed mobile automation testing with Appium across Android and iOS, optimizing coverage across devices and OS versions. Conducted performance testing with JMeter on AWS to identify bottlenecks and improve reliability under variable loads. Collaborated with developers and DevOps to embed automated test suites into release pipelines, reducing manual regression effort. Managed test planning, execution, and reporting through TestRail with end-to-end traceability. Mentored junior QA engineers on automation practices and framework maintenance. Ensured cross-browser compatibility and UI consistency across environments.
Lead Software Quality Assurance Analyst at FocusMX
August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022
Led automation testing initiatives for WordPress, web, Android, and iOS apps. Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and Appium, expanding coverage and reducing manual effort. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and CI tools, aligning testing with faster release cycles. Implemented regression and smoke testing, improved overall test governance with TestRail, Jira, and Confluence, and mentored teammates on best practices. Enhanced cross-browser and cross-device test coverage and contributed to process improvements.
Associate Quality Engineer at CureMD
October 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Performed comprehensive manual testing across web, mobile, and desktop applications. Created and maintained detailed test plans and test cases; documented defects with clear reproduction steps and severity. Executed functional, UI, and regression tests, tracked defects, and verified fixes. Contributed to QA process improvements and ensured alignment with client requirements and industry standards.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science at Punjab University College of Information Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
M.A.O College at M.A.O College
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Matric (Science) at Govt. High School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
B.S. in Computer Science at Punjab University College of Information Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
M.A.O College at Punjab University College of Information Technology
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Matric (Science) at Govt. High School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
B.S. Computer Science at Punjab University College of Information Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
M.A.O College of Information Technology at M.A.O College of Information Technology
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Matric (Science) at Government High School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services