Khurram Tahir

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior QA Analyst at EmaraTech FZ LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
September 1, 2017 - Present
Spearheaded agile testing efforts, conducted end-to-end testing in English and Arabic, liaised with developers to meet project specifications, and managed complete testing phases with entry/exit criteria; prepared analytical, technical, and testing documentation and addressed customer queries.
Scrum Quality Assurance Analyst & Lead at CTO 24/7, Lahore, Pakistan
August 31, 2017 - October 10, 2025
Directed onshore and offshore teams of 8; defined entry and exit criteria, assigned tasks, and oversaw performance; prepared test plans and estimates; delivered reliable software using agile practices and test-driven development; trained the US team on SCRUM and ALM with TFS.
Senior QA Engineer at Macrosoft Inc., Lahore, Pakistan
June 30, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Developed and implemented QA processes; performed functional, regression and system integration testing; collaborated with development teams; utilized Selenium, Java, C#, SpecFlow, NUnit, RESTful API testing and SQL databases; contributed to automation initiatives.
Quality Assurance Test Analyst at AeroTech Aviation, Dubai, UAE
August 31, 2013 - October 10, 2025
Executed QA testing on aviation software; created test plans and test cases; performed manual and automated testing; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with aviation standards.
Quality Assurance Analyst at Game View Studios, Lahore, Pakistan
March 31, 2011 - October 10, 2025
Performed functional, regression and system testing; supported QA planning; documented defects and tracked resolution; contributed to test strategy and quality improvements.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at I2C Inc., Lahore, Pakistan
June 30, 2009 - October 10, 2025
Developed and executed QA tests for multiple software products; created test plans and defect reports; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality; mentored junior QA engineers.
Senior QA Analyst at EmaraTech FZ LLC
September 1, 2017 - Present
Spearheaded development team in agile practices and end-to-end testing of applications in English and Arabic; liaised with developers to meet client specifications; prepared analytical, technical and testing scenario documentation; effectively managed complete testing phases and entry/exit criteria; handled customer complaints and queries.
Scrum Quality Assurance Analyst & Lead at CTO 24/7
August 31, 2017 - October 10, 2025
Directed onshore and offshore teams of eight; prepared test plans and estimates; reviewed test artifacts and generated metrics; delivered reliable software on time using agile practices; trained teams in Scrum and ALM with TFS.
Senior QA Engineer at Macrosoft Inc.
June 30, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Developed and implemented web applications; created QA plans and tests; performed functional, performance, regression, system integration, smoke and UAT testing; participated in automation framework development.
Quality Assurance Test Analyst at AeroTech Aviation
August 31, 2013 - October 10, 2025
QA testing across aviation software projects; manual and automated testing; contributed to QA planning and defect reporting.
Quality Assurance Analyst at Game View Studios
March 31, 2011 - October 10, 2025
QA testing for game development; manual and automated testing; test planning and script creation.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at I2C Inc.
June 30, 2009 - October 10, 2025
Senior QA Engineer; developed QA processes; manual and automation testing; contributed to product quality improvements.
Senior QA Analyst at EmaraTech FZ LLC
September 1, 2017 - Present
Spearheaded the development team in agile practices and conducted end-to-end testing of applications in English and Arabic; liaised with developers to meet client specifications; prepared analytical, technical and testing scenario documentation; proactively handled customer complaints, tasks and queries; managed all testing phases with clear entry and exit criteria.
Scrum Quality Assurance Analyst & Lead at CTO 24/7
August 1, 2017 - October 10, 2025
Directed onshore and offshore teams of eight, defined entry/exit criteria for testing activities, assigned tasks and monitored daily performance; prepared test plans and estimates; reviewed artifacts and generated metrics to ensure reliable software delivery; conducted training for local and US teams on agile practices, Scrum, ALM with Team Foundation Server, and Microsoft Test Manager to streamline workflows.
Senior QA Engineer at Macrosoft Inc.
June 1, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Developed and implemented web-based applications to improve processes; created pipelines between manual and automated testing; led automation efforts using Selenium with Java and C#, SpecFlow (BDD), NUnit, ReportUnit; leveraged SQL Server, MongoDB and RESTful APIs to verify data integrity and integration; ensured timely delivery through rigorous test planning and execution.
Quality Assurance Test Analyst at AeroTech Aviation
August 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025
Developed and executed QA strategies for aviation software; created test plans, test cases and defect reports; coordinated with development teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance; implemented automation where feasible to enhance coverage for mission-critical modules.
Quality Assurance Analyst at Game View Studios
March 1, 2011 - October 10, 2025
Participated in testing of gaming-related applications; established QA processes and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve software quality; contributed to manual and automated testing efforts and defect tracking.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at I2C Inc.
June 1, 2009 - October 10, 2025
Delivered QA processes and test plans for multiple projects; tracked defects and collaborated with development teams to drive product quality; contributed to the evaluation and improvement of testing methodologies.
QA Engineer/API Tester at WebBeds
March 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for manual/API testing of SOAP/REST web services using SoapUI Pro and other REST clients in an Agile environment. Developed and executed functionality and performance test plans and scripts for web services, communicating results to project stakeholders. Enhanced SoapUI tooling to streamline processes and promote testing efficiency. Supported automation of web services tests and contributed to automation strategy. Provided technical training to team members and prepared technical reports for senior management. Collaborated with developers, product owners, and QA peers to ensure quality across sprints and releases. Proficient in API/web testing, data-driven testing, and implementing test automation when possible.
Senior QA Analyst at EmaraTech. FZ LLC
March 1, 2020 - October 10, 2025
Spearheaded Agile testing activities; led end-to-end testing of English and Arabic applications; liaised with developers to meet client requirements. Prepared analytical, technical, and testing scenario documentation; efficiently managed all phases of testing with defined entry/exit criteria. Planned and installed new systems, identified performance bottlenecks, and developed automation and manual testing plans. Analyzed system specifications, logged defects, and conducted post-release testing. Utilized test-driven development, refactoring, and pair programming to improve code quality. Introduced automated testing tools (e.g., cucumber) to enhance test coverage and delivered weekly software releases.
Scrum Quality Assurance Analyst & Lead at CTO 24/7
August 1, 2017 - October 10, 2025
Directed onshore and offshore QA teams of 8 professionals; defined entry and exit criteria for testing activities, assigned tasks, and monitored performance. Prepared test plans and estimates; examined artifacts and generated metrics to ensure reliable software delivery in an agile environment. Led training needs analysis for local and US teams on SCRUM and ALM practices using TFS and Jira. Managed major projects, including multi-million ROI initiatives such as land registry and related systems, and deployed production-ready software on schedule.
Senior QA Engineer at Macrosoft Inc.
June 1, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Developed and implemented web applications to improve processes, and created a pipeline bridging manual and automation testers. Performed functional, performance, regression, system integration, smoke, and UAT testing. Involved in QA planning, developing test plans and scripts, and utilizing tools such as Selenium, Chrome Driver, Web Driver, Java, Eclipse, Cucumber, SpecFlow (BDD), NUnit, Report Unit, SQL Server, and Jenkins. Delivered high-quality software aligned with business requirements.
Quality Assurance Test Analyst at AeroTech Aviation
August 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025
Performed QA planning and manual/automation testing across aviation software systems. Executed functional, regression, and system integration testing; documented defects and assisted in post-release validation. Ensured compliance with project requirements and organizational policies.
Quality Assurance Analyst at Game View Studios
March 1, 2011 - October 10, 2025
Conducted QA testing for game development projects, including functional, regression, and acceptance testing. Prepared test artifacts, logged defects, and collaborated with development teams to ensure quality deliverables.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at I2C Inc.
June 1, 2009 - October 10, 2025
Led QA activities for software development projects; performed functional, regression, performance, and UAT testing. Implemented best practices in test planning and execution, and supported automation initiatives to improve release quality.
QA Engineer/API Tester at WebBeds
March 1, 2020 - Present
Manual/API testing of web services/REST API using SoapUI in an Agile environment; developing functionality & performance test plans and scripts; delivering testing goals and results to project stakeholders; training team and reporting to senior management.
Senior QA Analyst at EmaraTech. FZ LLC
March 1, 2020 - October 10, 2025
Led agile practices; end-to-end testing of English and Arabic applications; liaised with developers to meet client requirements; documented testing scenarios; planned entry/exit criteria; identified performance bottlenecks; developed automation & manual testing plans; conducted post-release testing.
Scrum Quality Assurance Analyst & Lead at CTO 24/7
August 1, 2017 - October 10, 2025
Directed onshore and offshore QA teams of up to 8; defined entry and exit criteria; prepared test plans and estimates; delivered reliable software using agile practices and test-driven development; conducted agile training in Houston on SCRUM and ALM with TFS and Jira.
Senior QA Engineer at Macrosoft Inc.
June 1, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Developed and implemented web applications; created pipelines between manual and automation testers; performed automated testing; contributed to QA planning, test plans and scripts using multiple tools.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at I2C Inc.
June 1, 2009 - October 10, 2025
QA engineer overseeing functional, performance, regression, system integration, smoke and UAT testing; participated in QA planning, test plans & scripts; delivered software in timely manner.
Quality Assurance Analyst at Game View Studios
March 1, 2011 - October 10, 2025
End-to-end QA testing for games; managed test scenarios; documented bugs; performed regression and acceptance testing.
Quality Assurance Test Analyst at AeroTech Aviation
August 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025
QA testing of aviation systems; created logs; reported defects; supported QA planning and testing activities.

Education

BS – Computer Science at COMSATS Institute of IT, Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Scrum Master (I)
January 1, 2014 - October 10, 2025
SAFe Agile 5.0
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Scrum Master (I)
January 1, 2014 - October 10, 2025
SAFe Agile 5.0
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment