I am a detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional with hands-on experience in test automation and manual testing within collaborative Agile environments. I specialize in building robust automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, TestNG, and Cypress for end-to-end testing, and I excel at driving SDLC/STLC processes, defect management in JIRA, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality products in fast-paced settings.

Gulzira Abdullahi

I am a detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional with hands-on experience in test automation and manual testing within collaborative Agile environments. I specialize in building robust automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, TestNG, and Cypress for end-to-end testing, and I excel at driving SDLC/STLC processes, defect management in JIRA, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality products in fast-paced settings.

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I am a detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional with hands-on experience in test automation and manual testing within collaborative Agile environments.

I specialize in building robust automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, TestNG, and Cypress for end-to-end testing, and I excel at driving SDLC/STLC processes, defect management in JIRA, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality products in fast-paced settings.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Quality Analyst at ThoughtWorks
February 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Backend data validation and frontend functionality testing to ensure product quality. Participated in daily Agile stand-ups and cross-functional feature releases; executed end-to-end testing with Cypress and TypeScript; maintained detailed documentation; managed multiple testing priorities under tight deadlines.
Software Engineer in Test Trainee at Alphaleaf Tech School
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Software Engineering Training Completion focusing on QA methodologies, test design, automation basics, and professional development.
Cashier at Amity Grocery
October 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Provided front-line customer assistance; processed transactions accurately; maintained clean and welcoming store environment.
Server at IHOP
December 1, 2016 - March 1, 2020
Managed guest check-ins, delivered accurate orders, and maintained smooth front-of-house operations; ensured positive guest experiences during peak shifts.
Teacher Assistant at Language Immersion Preschool
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Observed children to help improve social competence and self-esteem; storytelling and educational play; taught Mandarin; tracked progress and reported to parents.
Software Engineer in Test at Hexaware Technologies
June 1, 2022 - February 28, 2024
Conducted comprehensive testing for legacy system remediation and migration projects, including server, database, and technology upgrades (RHEL, Windows, Apache Tomcat, Jenkins, JDK, DB2, PostgreSQL, Sybase). Performed database migration testing and validation across multiple platforms using boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning to ensure data integrity and system stability during upgrades. Used ALM for test management, defect tracking, and detailed reporting; collaborated closely with development teams to provide testing inputs and resolve blockers. Participated in daily stand-ups and team planning/review meetings, maintaining clear communication and timely status updates. Recognized as Employee of the Month twice for exceptional performance, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving.
Software Engineer in Test Training at AlphaLeaf Tech School
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Built test automation frameworks from scratch using Java, Cucumber, TestNG, and Maven; implemented Data-Driven (DD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) testing methodologies with Page Object Model design patterns. Automated 100+ manual test cases for Smoke, Regression, End-to-End, and API Endpoint Validation tests, reducing manual testing overhead. Configured CI/CD pipelines with Docker and Jenkins; generated detailed test reports using Extent Report for real-time execution visibility. Performed database validations and API testing using SQL queries, Rest-Assured, and Postman to verify backend functionality and data integrity. Optimized test execution by implementing parallel testing and creating reusable Element and Browser action wrapper classes with Explicit Waits. Identified critical web element locators (XPath, CSS Selectors, ID, Name, Class Name, etc.) for robust automation scripts.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at George Mason University
September 1, 2025 - August 1, 2027
Associate of Science in Computer Science at Northern Virginia Community College
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Software Engineering Training Completion at Alphaleaf Tech School
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at George Mason University
September 1, 2025 - August 1, 2027
Associate of Science in Computer Science at Northern Virginia Community College
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Software Engineering Training Completion
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Dean's List Honor
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
AI4ALL Ignite Accelerator — Responsible AI, Machine Learning & Python Completion
May 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Software Engineer in Test Training — AlphaLeaf Tech School
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality