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SharifCoding's Profile

Software Tester, based in Manchester. Currently learning automation UI-testing; Selenium and Appium for web and mobile application testing.

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About Me

I am a hard working, friendly, self-motivated and reliable person with a positive attitude. I am competent working both individually and as part of a team. Can adapt to new surroundings and environment very quickly, and always willing to learn new skills and undertake any training that will help improve my career prospects.

What your friends and family know you for, and how would they describe you to a stranger?
A computer whiz, always setting up computers for others. Positive attitude towards work colleagues and customers. Quiet but reliable, will always fulfill a promise.

What you enjoy doing, and what you are like at your best
Currently playing around with Java programming language and Selenium automation framework. Always reading up on the latest computing technology and how everything works.

The achievements you have made and how you made them
Always had an interest in everything technology which includes; studied electronics engineering at university, worked with technology throughout my 10 years in retail roles, completed an evening class course in a computing network, and recently completed coding boot camp.

What a ‘great’ day looks like for you - when did you last go home energised, and why was that?
Getting positive feedback from customers, returning customers, and the end users.

Activities that you do not particularly enjoy, and why.
My confidence with live presentation has always been a challenge which I'm working on, however, do love to create powerpoint slides for a presentation.

    Projects

KEY SKILLS

Coding Knowledge: Currently learning programming automation skills to become a fluent Automation Software Tester. Exposure to Node.js runtime system, JavaScript programming language, React front-end framework, Express web framework, MongoDB database.

Managerial Experience: Take care of team on supervisor absent, provide a smooth operation of the project and keep everyone notified directly involve of any enquiry/issue.

Quality Assurance: Worked internal/external on prototype, development, and release projects. Experience working with both internal and external teams on multiple projects.

Information Technology: Solid understanding of computer hardware including networking, mobile, and tablet devices. Software knowledge expanding regularly.

Customer Service: No technical jargon when explaining and providing support to customers, everything explained in clear plain English, and with a smile.

Sales Performance: Meeting individual Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that meets the objectives of the company resulting in positive motivation within the team.

EXPERIENCE

Software Tester | bibliotheca | Current

Working with internal and external teams, testing library software and hardware. Creation and execution of test suites, cases and test scripts for Web, iOS, and Android platforms. Exposure to mobile automation testing using Java and Eclipse (automation-selenium).

Software Tester | Classlist | 7+ months

Lead and continually develop the software testing process. Creation and execution of test plans, cases and test scripts for Web, iOS, and Android platforms. Exposure to front-end automation testing using JavaScript and Protractor (protractor-e2e-testing).

Senior Games QA Tester | NaturalMotion | 5+ years

Understanding the QA process and testing terminology. Knowledge of design methods in Agile software development. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of individuals. Excellent communication skills and understanding of project management requirements.

EDUCATION

24 Weeks Full-Stack Coding Bootcamp
- @mcr.codes

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
- Self-Study

Cisco Certified Network Associate
Dreamweaver - An Introduction
- Oxford Cherwell Valley College

Degree in Electronics
- Oxford Brookes University

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Good familiarity with Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Built computers running Windows and Linux operating systems. Familiar with Mac OSX as well.

Worked in all types of an environment from small office to warehouse, and both internal and external teams.

Experience with typesetting and printing.