Hi there! I’m Farhana Rahman, a detail-oriented QA Specialist with 4+ years of experience in software testing, localization QA, and defect management. I’ve contributed to Microsoft-funded projects and enterprise applications to ensure high-quality, user-ready releases. I’m skilled in test case design, manual and automated QA testing, regression testing, and defect tracking with JIRA. I enjoy collaborating with developers to identify risks and boost testing efficiency. With ICAS-recognized degrees in Computer Science and Finance, I’m proud to mentor junior testers and contribute to measurable quality improvements.

Farhana Rahman

Hi there! I’m Farhana Rahman, a detail-oriented QA Specialist with 4+ years of experience in software testing, localization QA, and defect management. I’ve contributed to Microsoft-funded projects and enterprise applications to ensure high-quality, user-ready releases. I’m skilled in test case design, manual and automated QA testing, regression testing, and defect tracking with JIRA. I enjoy collaborating with developers to identify risks and boost testing efficiency. With ICAS-recognized degrees in Computer Science and Finance, I’m proud to mentor junior testers and contribute to measurable quality improvements.

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Hi there! I’m Farhana Rahman, a detail-oriented QA Specialist with 4+ years of experience in software testing, localization QA, and defect management. I’ve contributed to Microsoft-funded projects and enterprise applications to ensure high-quality, user-ready releases. I’m skilled in test case design, manual and automated QA testing, regression testing, and defect tracking with JIRA. I enjoy collaborating with developers to identify risks and boost testing efficiency. With ICAS-recognized degrees in Computer Science and Finance, I’m proud to mentor junior testers and contribute to measurable quality improvements.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Bengali
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

QA Engineer – Software Development Team at Ulterious
November 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Designed and executed functional, regression, and usability test cases for enterprise applications. Conducted performance and UI testing to ensure system stability and customer satisfaction. Logged, tracked, and validated defects, collaborating with developers to achieve timely resolution. Prepared QA documentation including test plans, defect reports, and user guides. Researched and recommended QA tools, improving test coverage and efficiency.
QA Tester – Microsoft Localization Project at Center for Research on Bangla Language Processing (CRBLP)
August 1, 2007 - December 1, 2008
Developed and executed test cases for Microsoft Windows Vista and Office Language Interface Pack (LIP) in Bengali. Performed manual and automated testing to validate translation accuracy, grammar flow, and UI alignment. Reported coverage, risks, and issues to Microsoft QA teams for defect resolution. Evaluated and implemented Microsoft-recommended QA tools in testing workflows. Mentored and trained junior testers, enhancing QA coverage and team efficiency.
Junior Officer – Banking Operations at Trust Bank Limited
January 1, 2009 - March 1, 2012
Delivered a full range of customer financial services including deposits, withdrawals, and loan payments. Supervised teller operations and ensured accurate end-of-day balancing. Supported IT and QA teams during software upgrades and ATM maintenance. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth banking operations.

Education

Master of Business Administration – Finance at East West University – Dhaka, Bangladesh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science – Computer Science & Engineering at BRAC University – Dhaka, Bangladesh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Super SQA QA Bootcamp
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED – Level B – Canadian Red Cross
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2028
Microsoft QA Tools Training – CRBLP
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Certificate of Recognition – Microsoft Local Language Program (Windows Vista & Office 2007 localization, Bengali)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
ECE Assistant Certificate – University of British Columbia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services