I'm a QA professional with extensive experience designing and implementing strategic test plans, crafting detailed test cases, and performing functional and non-functional testing, regression, and UAT. I thrive across diverse platforms and environments, with a strong grasp of SDLC and STLC, and a track record of delivering robust test suites and automation using Selenium, Cucumber, and Java/C#. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams—developers, BAs, and project managers—to identify issues and deliver high-quality software that users love. I am committed to continuous learning, adopting new testing technologies, and promoting best QA practices, including cloud migrations, data systems, and SQL server reliability.

James Assam

I'm a QA professional with extensive experience designing and implementing strategic test plans, crafting detailed test cases, and performing functional and non-functional testing, regression, and UAT. I thrive across diverse platforms and environments, with a strong grasp of SDLC and STLC, and a track record of delivering robust test suites and automation using Selenium, Cucumber, and Java/C#. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams—developers, BAs, and project managers—to identify issues and deliver high-quality software that users love. I am committed to continuous learning, adopting new testing technologies, and promoting best QA practices, including cloud migrations, data systems, and SQL server reliability.

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I’m a QA professional with extensive experience designing and implementing strategic test plans, crafting detailed test cases, and performing functional and non-functional testing, regression, and UAT. I thrive across diverse platforms and environments, with a strong grasp of SDLC and STLC, and a track record of delivering robust test suites and automation using Selenium, Cucumber, and Java/C#.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams—developers, BAs, and project managers—to identify issues and deliver high-quality software that users love. I am committed to continuous learning, adopting new testing technologies, and promoting best QA practices, including cloud migrations, data systems, and SQL server reliability.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Javanese
Advanced

Work Experience

QA Test Engineer at Network Rail
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Evaluate software applications to identify bugs and ensure optimal functionality. Execute test cases to detect software defects and enhance usability. Develop and maintain test plans, test scripts, and test reports. Ensure software meets user requirements and performance expectations. Work within an agile and Waterfall environment preserving a robust and reliable test suite. Use Microsoft Visual Studio and VSO. Create automation code using Java, C#, Selenium and Cucumber.
UAT Test Analyst at Curry’s Plc
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Develop and execute comprehensive test cases, ensuring software product integrity and premium quality. Review and analyse product owner specifications, craft test cases for new product development, foster innovation and reliability. Conduct peer assessments and provide strategic estimates, optimizing workflow efficiency. Leveraged tools like JIRA, Selenium, Zephyr, Confluence, SOAP UI, XML Spy, Notepad++, MYSQL Workbench, WS02, Eclipse, and Oracle SQL Developer to enhance testing. Analyzed requirements and validated business logic through black-box testing; partnered with development teams to address backlog items.
Test Analyst at SIT, Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals – Good Mayes Essex NHS
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Utilised SOAP UI and Insomnia for data integration. Executed functional, non-functional, smoke, regression, and UAT testing. Assessed software from end-users' perspectives by identifying usability challenges and guiding improvements. Participated in daily stand-ups and scrums, detailing progress and roadblocks. Conducted thorough regression testing on bug fixes. Used ALM to design test plans and cases.
Network Engineer at Balfour Beatty Plc
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Managed networking, VPN technologies, and firewall configurations. Supported Linux and Windows operating systems. Led cloud migrations, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal downtime. Maintained data systems and SQL servers for data integrity and performance. Designed and executed data solutions, monitored SQL server performance, and configured VMware.
Network Engineer at British Telecommunications
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Supported, configured, maintained and monitored batch processes and operational tasks. 2nd and 3rd line operational support, monitoring network environment. Networking and cable testing. Escalating and triaging, troubleshooting hardware and software. Used networking protocols, cabling, and security.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Ashford University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2022
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Barking College of Technology
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996
Lean Training: Project Management, Green Belt, Black Belt at Zenith Lean Training
January 1, 2011 - November 1, 2025
ISEB Foundation Qualification at ISEB
January 1, 2020 - November 1, 2025

Qualifications

ISEB Foundation Qualification
January 1, 2020 - November 1, 2025
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
January 1, 2011 - November 1, 2025
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
January 1, 2011 - November 1, 2025
A+ Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
MCP
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
MCSE
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
MCDBA
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
MCSA
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
CCNA
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Retail, Professional Services