I am a dedicated software testing and security-focused QA engineer with a passion for ensuring product quality and data protection. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy translating business requirements into robust test plans and security controls. I advocate for end users and prioritize data privacy while working with cross-functional teams to deliver dependable software solutions.

Firdose Kazi

I am a dedicated software testing and security-focused QA engineer with a passion for ensuring product quality and data protection. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy translating business requirements into robust test plans and security controls. I advocate for end users and prioritize data privacy while working with cross-functional teams to deliver dependable software solutions.

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I am a dedicated software testing and security-focused QA engineer with a passion for ensuring product quality and data protection.

I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy translating business requirements into robust test plans and security controls. I advocate for end users and prioritize data privacy while working with cross-functional teams to deliver dependable software solutions.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

User Acceptance Testing & Validation Analyst at New Mexico Health Care Exchange (BeWell)
April 1, 2025 - Present
Reviewed functional specifications and translated them into comprehensive test scenarios. Designed and documented detailed test cases. Executed UAT, functional, integration, cross-browser and regression testing to ensure application quality and stability. Performed regression testing on resolved issues to validate fixes and prevent reoccurrence. Performed QA validation to ensure customer PII data was securely handled and not exposed in the application or reports, aligning with data protection and compliance requirements. Conducted functional and security testing of authentication and access controls such as MFA, RBAC, and session timeouts to verify compliance with security best practices and prevent unauthorized access.
Software Development Engineer, Test and Validation at Wells Fargo
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Involved in testing the Bills Pay module for iOS. Automated tests using JavaScript, BDD, Gherkins, Cucumber, BrowserStack and Playwright. Performed functional, user acceptance, integration, cross-browser, regression, exploratory, UAT and end-to-end testing for both BE and FE. Advocated for end-user issues and concerns as a user proxy.
Principal Assurance Engineer
December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023
Prepares test plans and test cases by reviewing business requirements, design docs, and implementation details provided by the development team. Manages features and bug releases by coordinating with stakeholders and maintaining release plans and updates. Involved in functional, integration, cross-browser, regression, exploratory, UAT and end-to-end testing for both BE and FE. Advocates for end-user issues and concerns as a user proxy.
Application Support Engineer at VMware
January 1, 2006 - April 1, 2011
Reviewed store servers, analyzed logs, and prepared scripts to resolve issues. Trained and prepared documentation for the Incident Response Team. Responsible for auditing SOX compliance in the store.

Education

Master of Computer Applications at Madurai University, Madurai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science at Bangalore University, Bangalore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Certified in Cybersecurity
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
ISC2 Cybersecurity Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Google Cloud Cybersecurity
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Google IT Security
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
IBM Skills Build: Introduction to Cybersecurity
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet