I am a US citizen with an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and over 10 years of software testing experience across government, financial, and healthcare sectors. I thrive in fast-paced environments, translating complex requirements into effective test strategies and deliverables. I excel in SDLC processes, test strategy development, and collaboration with business analysts, developers, and QA teams. My toolkit includes manual and automated testing, SQL validation, and a knack for turning evolving requirements into traceable test plans and reports, with a focus on healthcare regulations such as HIPAA.

Sharmin Ahmed

I am a US citizen with an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and over 10 years of software testing experience across government, financial, and healthcare sectors. I thrive in fast-paced environments, translating complex requirements into effective test strategies and deliverables. I excel in SDLC processes, test strategy development, and collaboration with business analysts, developers, and QA teams. My toolkit includes manual and automated testing, SQL validation, and a knack for turning evolving requirements into traceable test plans and reports, with a focus on healthcare regulations such as HIPAA.

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I am a US citizen with an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and over 10 years of software testing experience across government, financial, and healthcare sectors. I thrive in fast-paced environments, translating complex requirements into effective test strategies and deliverables.

I excel in SDLC processes, test strategy development, and collaboration with business analysts, developers, and QA teams. My toolkit includes manual and automated testing, SQL validation, and a knack for turning evolving requirements into traceable test plans and reports, with a focus on healthcare regulations such as HIPAA.

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Work Experience

Test Engineer/Analyst at Solutions Development Corporation (SDC)
May 25, 2025 - Present
Participated in hardware design reviews; conducted functional, performance, and reliability tests on hardware components; created detailed bug reports and communicated defects; defined test methodologies and ensured customer level specifications were met; identified and troubleshooted hardware defects; performed regression testing to validate hardware changes; collaborated with design and production teams to resolve hardware issues; created detailed test reports and documentation; maintained and calibrated test equipment; performed root cause analysis on test failures; authored test cases and scripts to verify hardware functionality.
Test Engineer at IMC/Client: U.S. Airforce
August 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Reviewed specifications and requirements in an Agile (Scrum) environment; performed manual testing (functional, system, integration, regression) across the Software Development Lifecycle; analyzed user stories; developed and executed Test Plans and test cases using JIRA Zephyr; proficiently detected and tracked defects in JIRA; reviewed software requirements and prepared test scenarios; executed usability testing in multiple environments; ran SQL queries to verify backend data; prepared and delivered various software test reports (STP, STD, STR); interacted with team members and clients to understand product requirements and participated in design reviews.
Test Engineer / QA Specialist at Leidos/Client: DISA
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Performed requirements analysis and software design analysis; reviewed specifications and updated test plans and documentation; conducted site acceptance testing at multiple end-user locations; participated in various engineering reviews; collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues; ensured project schedules and performance requirements were met; worked with customers and teams to align objectives and processes.
Test Engineer / QA Specialist at 22nd Century/Client: DOD
June 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Created new tasks with detailed steps in Azure DevOps where all user stories were stored; ensured RTM accuracy; created test scripts for each scenario; completed scripts with SME input and led reviews; learned the application and automation tool used; ensured all results were stored properly for future verification.
Software QA Tester at ProSphere LLC/Client: Dept of Veteran Affairs, Alexandria VA
August 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Collaborated with EDI to ensure accuracy in data transmissions; interacted with developers to fix defects; served as a defect status contact for the Development and QA teams; logged defects in Quality Center; verified fixes; performed test data setup (Facets); executed GUI, backend, interface, regression testing; reviewed requirements for testability; mapped requirements with Test Plan in Rally; executed test cases and tracked defects in Quality Center; performed data validation for ETL/BI processes and tested BI reports; strong SQL skills and healthcare domain exposure.
SQA Tester at Deloitte LLC/ Client: Defense Health Agency, Falls Church VA
August 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Performed manual testing across regression, functional, system, interface, front-end, back-end, positive/negative, and UAT; utilized Quality Center for test outlines and scripts; tracked defect status and provided daily status reports; executed SQL and PL/SQL for backend data validation; created and maintained automated scripts using HP QuickTest Professional (QTP); participated in regression testing and liaised with BAs and developers to resolve issues; led ongoing process improvements.
Software Tester at TechFlow/Client: DOD
June 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Manual testing of OSCAR application; tracked and reported bugs via JIRA; participated in Scrum ceremonies; validated regulatory healthcare requirements; conducted revenue impact testing; documented testing results and recommended changes; ensured QA deliverables met deadlines.
Quality Assurance Specialist at Accenture Federal/Able Vets LLC/Client: Dept of Veterans Affairs, Chantilly VA
January 1, 2014 - March 1, 2017
Led UAT/QA design, development, and execution; performed heavy mobile device testing and Usability testing with accessibility tools (Section 508); validated real-time data integration; authored Test Plans and Test Cases in HP Quality Center; tracked defects in Jira; produced Test Status Reports; conducted cross-browser and regression testing; participated in team meetings to ensure consistent delivery.

Education

MS at National University of Bangladesh
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

CompTIA Security+ Certification
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Azure Fundamentals Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
CTFL Certification
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Government, Financial Services