Hi, I’m Mitra Shamoulian, a solutions-focused QA tester with a strong track record across the full Software Development Life Cycle. I excel at designing test plans, writing and executing test scripts, and collaborating with development teams to pinpoint defects, validate functionality, and drive quality improvements. I have hands-on experience in automation, risk assessment, and cybersecurity initiatives, delivering robust, secure software solutions. I thrive in agile environments, leading testing efforts across requirements, design, and deployment, and I advocate for best practices in security, data integrity, and disaster recovery. I enjoy mentoring teams and translating complex requirements into clear, testable scenarios.

Mitra Shamoulian

Hi, I’m Mitra Shamoulian, a solutions-focused QA tester with a strong track record across the full Software Development Life Cycle. I excel at designing test plans, writing and executing test scripts, and collaborating with development teams to pinpoint defects, validate functionality, and drive quality improvements. I have hands-on experience in automation, risk assessment, and cybersecurity initiatives, delivering robust, secure software solutions. I thrive in agile environments, leading testing efforts across requirements, design, and deployment, and I advocate for best practices in security, data integrity, and disaster recovery. I enjoy mentoring teams and translating complex requirements into clear, testable scenarios.

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Hi, I’m Mitra Shamoulian, a solutions-focused QA tester with a strong track record across the full Software Development Life Cycle. I excel at designing test plans, writing and executing test scripts, and collaborating with development teams to pinpoint defects, validate functionality, and drive quality improvements. I have hands-on experience in automation, risk assessment, and cybersecurity initiatives, delivering robust, secure software solutions.

I thrive in agile environments, leading testing efforts across requirements, design, and deployment, and I advocate for best practices in security, data integrity, and disaster recovery. I enjoy mentoring teams and translating complex requirements into clear, testable scenarios.

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Language

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Work Experience

Systems Engineering and Quality Assurance Analyst at Leidos / MODS
January 1, 2023 - Present
Supports Army Medical Operations Data Systems (MODS) across HR, Logistics, and enterprise software. Designs and implements test plans and test cases, executes positive and negative tests, and ensures configuration and release management of testing data and environments. Performs risk management and systemic testing, documents outcomes, and identifies improvements to testing processes.
Systems Engineering – Cybersecurity Analyst at Leidos
July 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Supports the DHS NCPS Test & Evaluation program; validates project-specific requirement plans, ensures compliance with NSD-sponsored TEMP(s) and System Test Plans; assists the Government in supporting the test director during acceptance tests; conducts post-test data analysis and risk management.
Test Engineer II – Military Analyst at Serco / Navy
February 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Systems Engineering for the Navy Team Submarine; coordinates resources for R&D, design, and construction; participates in various phases of the acquisition process; conducts risk management and supports test and evaluation activities.
Test Engineer II - Cybersecurity at Serco / Arteck / U.S. Coast Guard
March 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Participated in Cyber Table Top events and testing for Coast Guard acquisition programs; contributed to the creation and enforcement of enterprise security documents (policies, standards, baselines); performed risk management and testing for cybersecurity.
System Test Engineer at Quasars / BAE Systems
February 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Support for DHS NCPS and information sharing capabilities; validate project-specific requirement plans and reports; assist the Government in acceptance tests; conduct risk management and post-test data analysis.
System Test Engineer at Bits / FDA
January 1, 2019 - Present
System Integrator and Test Engineer for the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS 2); evaluate, implement, and conduct test and evaluation procedures; analyze test cases; provide testing know-how for support of user requirements; contribute to risk management and end-to-end testing.
System Test Engineer at Artel / DISA
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
System Integrator and Test Engineer validating Cross Domain Enterprise Solution (CDES) Filter for secure data transfers across security domains; regression and IV&V testing; patch validation for filters.
System Test Engineer at Aerotek / Leidos
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
System Integrator and Test Engineer for the ERAM (En Route Automation Modernization) program; developed integration tests, test plans and procedures; performed regression and integration testing; tracked defects and validated fixes; worked with Atlassian toolset.
System Test Engineer at AASKI / Battelle / Dynamic Security Concepts Inc
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2016
Performed regression, integration, and end-to-end testing for SDLC-supported TSA screening systems; conducted risk assessments and prepared peer review reports; supported system development and testing lifecycle.
System Test Engineer at Texas Instruments
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2008
VoIP testing; load, regression, performance, and memory leakage tests; tested across voice codecs; documented defects and validated fixes; contributed to multiple product releases.
System Test Engineer at LSI Logic
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Developed and executed test plans for a Linux-based DSL gateway processor; created automated test tools and scripts; documented results and managed project timelines.
System Test Engineer at ParaGea Communications
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
System-level testing of Rural Telephony VSAT systems; tested network management, satellite modems, voice codecs, and secure telephony equipment; performed regression and end-to-end testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Polytechnic University (Tehran, Iran)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Electrical Engineering Coursework towards MS at Johns Hopkins University
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

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Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Education