Atef A. - System, load, acceptance and performance testing and QA manager

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Braunschweig, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - May 2025

1 year 7 months

System, load, acceptance and performance testing and QA manager

Bank-Systeme

Test design, planning and execution
Coordination of the various test phases
Project planning within the team, design of the structure and test strategy
Coordination and review of test activities and deviation management
Identification of test cases for newly developed features regarding functional and non-functional requirements and domain aspects
Participation in status meetings
Documentation of technical components
Description of the qualitative and quantitative goals of the test activities
Definition of testable acceptance criteria
Screening new and existing customers for negative information
Evaluation of the information and decision on whether the business relationship can continue
Checking sanction or terror lists, criminal records or politically exposed persons
Continuous integration and quality assurance (QA)
Description of the use of various testing methods and approaches (static/dynamic tests, functional/non-functional tests, black/white box tests)
Execution of manual and automated tests
Fixing bugs found in test phases in applications/components
Integration of test management in the introduction, establishment and expansion of test automation
Creating system test documentation
Reporting risks and issues to technical architects and project management
Defining requirements for the test infrastructure

Dec 2022 - Oct 2023

11 months

Functional unit, system, load and performance testing

Phoenix Group GmbH

Coordination of the various test phases
Ensuring quality before releasing an update
Documenting test results, recording and tracking defect reports until resolution
Project planning within the team, design of the structure and test strategy
Coordination and review of test activities and deviation management
Identifying and locating software bugs and documenting them in close collaboration with developers
Conducting tests and troubleshooting
Development-driven quality assurance
Analyzing, documenting and actively tracking bug fixes in coordination with development and support
Gathering requirements and analyzing the test basis as well as defining test objectives
Planning and creating test cases and test plans
Coordinating and conducting tests

Feb 2020 - Jul 2022

2 years 6 months

System, load, acceptance and performance testing and QA manager

Bank-Systeme

Test design, planning and execution
Coordination of the various test phases
Project planning within the team, designing the structure and test strategy
Coordinating and reviewing the processing of test activities and deviation management
Identifying test cases for newly developed features (functional and non-functional requirements)
Participating in status meetings
Documenting technical components
Describing qualitative and quantitative goals of test activities
Defining testable acceptance criteria
Screening new and existing customers for negative information and evaluating for business relationships
Checking sanction/terror lists, criminal records, politically exposed persons
Continuous integration and QA
Using various testing methods (static/dynamic, functional/non-functional, black/white box)
Executing manual and automated tests
Troubleshooting in applications/components
Expanding test automation
Creating system test documentation
Reporting to technical architects and project management
Defining the test infrastructure

Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

8 months

System, load and performance testing and QA manager

Feuerwehr und Polizei

Developing test automation for the PERLE project
Describing qualitative and quantitative goals of test activities
Defining testable acceptance criteria
Selecting appropriate testing methods (static/dynamic, functional/non-functional, black/white box)
Considering functional and non-functional tests based on use cases and performance tests
Identifying process stages and test cycles
Providing test automation and tools
Observing and simulating data interfaces in the test environment
Advising on integrating tests into agile methodologies
Conducting performance, load and stress tests
Evaluating, documenting and proposing solutions for failed tests

Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

8 months

System, load and performance testing and QA manager

Das Deutsche Patent- und Markenamt

Developing test automation for the DEPATIS system
Monitoring internal testing tools
Designing and maintaining test case specifications
Configuring and operating test environments for automated load and performance tests
Generating test data and reference lists
Analyzing and documenting within the scope of test management
Analyzing and evaluating problem situations and errors
Monitoring operational quality standards
Performing initial sample inspections according to customer requirements
Testing development prototypes against specific requirements
Defining, planning and carrying out patent reviews for implementation projects
Communicating internal and external error reports and proper documentation

Apr 2018 - May 2018

2 months

Load and Performance Test Manager

MGS

Design and implementation of test plans and test scenarios for the overall ePortal system performance under load
Adjusting test planning, tasks and resources
Performance optimization of web projects using UML diagrams
Support in setting up, configuring and running test environments
Generating test data
Test preparation: documentation, defining test cases and test manuals
Development of templates and interim solutions for reporting and campaign management
Close coordination with all project stakeholders
Defining the test scope

Apr 2017 - May 2018

1 year 2 months

Load and Performance Test and UX Designer

Bank-Systeme

Responsibility and coordination of complex on-site test projects
Test design, planning and execution
Coordination of test phases and team project planning
Analysis of results together with development and operations
Designing, programming and maintaining test scripts with automation tools
Communication at management level
Support to developers in software performance optimization
Continuous integration and QA
Monitoring automated test cases and documenting results
Generating test data
Creating UX concepts and evaluating innovative technologies
Implementing UX methods, tools and processes
Quality management and reporting

Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

6 months

System Test and Quality Management

Honywell-Elster

Design and implementation of Opentherm and VariCAN QM instruments in collaboration with department management
Planning, control and further development of the QM system
Organizing and managing QM requirements
Conducting unit, load, performance, integration and acceptance tests according to the V-model
Black-box and white-box testing
Technical consulting on the QM system and cross-departmental responsibility
Advising on QM methods and tools
Regular reporting to the board
Optimization of QM instruments and methods
Personnel management and development in the QM area
Support in data collection and management review

May 2016 - Sep 2016

5 months

Embedded Quality Management Manager

WMF

Creating and maintaining test concepts for release tests and software system tests
Conducting white-box and black-box tests
Developing signal processing and metrics systems with LabVIEW
Conducting unit, load, performance, integration and acceptance tests according to the V-model
Planning and implementing software system tests and module tests
Monitoring test procedures and initiating corrective actions
Further development of the QM system
Carrying out cross-departmental QM projects
Communication with departments, developers and suppliers
Supplier and warehouse level audits as well as centralized reporting

Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

6 months

Test Analyst for Material Flow Control System and Parcel Center

Deutsche Post-DHL

Analysis of requirement documents, software architecture and specifications according to the V-model
Creation and analysis of test cases and test scenarios using systematic test case specifications
Conducting unit tests, load tests and integration tests
Communication with departments, developers and suppliers
Verification of the maximum capacity of the facility and IT subsystems
White-box and black-box testing
Specification, execution and documentation of technical-functional test scenarios
Creating non-functional requirements (style guide, usability, wording)
Bottleneck analysis in case of performance issues
Conducting manual and automated software tests
Evaluation and documentation of test results
Defect management and test success tracking
Creating test plans, test specifications and test reports

Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

6 months

System Test for Multi-Camera System

Magna GmbH

Planning, Development, and Execution of Software and System Tests for Camera-Based Driver Assistance Systems
Automation of Test Cases with CAPL, C++ and LabVIEW
Modeling, Implementation, and Deployment of Camera Calibration Software Using UML and Subversion
Verification of State Machines, Diagnostics, Image Quality, and Image Processing Algorithms
White-Box and Black-Box Testing
Continuous Integration and Behavior-Driven Testing
Adaptation and Enhancement of Calibration Methodology
Development of New Online and Service Calibration Methods
Testing of Accuracy Requirements According to ISO TS 16949 and VDA 6.3
Reviewing Concepts and Requirements
Creating Test Plans, Test Specifications, and Test Reports

Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

6 months

Development of Algorithms and Methods for Camera System Calibration

Research

Development, Testing, and Implementation of Software for Camera Calibration with Constant Parameters
Adaptation, Optimization, and Extension of Calibration Methodology
Development of New Offline and Online Calibration Methods
Analysis and Testing of Accuracy Requirements

May 2014 - Aug 2014

4 months

Embedded Linux Developer and Tester

Wincor/Nixdorf-Berlin

Analysis of Requirement Documents and Development of Test Cases
Automation, Design, and Execution of Automated and Manual Tests as Well as Performance Tests
Unit Testing and Load Testing, White-Box and Black-Box Testing
Setup and Coordination of Test Benches with Development Tools
Continuous Integration and Behavior-Driven Testing
Object-Oriented Design, Implementation, and Module Testing in C, Hardware-in-the-Loop
Support Test Management (Planning, Test Coverage, Qualification)
Integration Testing and QA
Reviewing Product Requirements and Creating Test Specifications and Test Reports

Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

4 months

Software Tester for Test Automation in Embedded Systems

Verifone

Automation of Tests for Functional and Non-Functional Requirements
Design and Execution of Automated and Manual Tests and Performance Tests
Unit Tests and Load Tests
Planning and Development of OOP Test Components Using UML and Web Services
Continuous Integration and Behavior-Driven Testing
White-Box and Black-Box Testing
Object-Oriented Design, Implementation, and Module Tests in C, Hardware-in-the-Loop
Designing Various Test Environments and Methods
Reviewing Product Requirements and Defect Management
System Testing and QA
Evaluation of Test Results and Error Management, Advising IT Operations
Expanding the Test Case Library and Documenting Test Results

Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

3 months

Camera Self Calibration from Three Images

Research

Testing, Modeling, Implementation, and Deployment of Software for Camera Calibration with Constant Parameters

Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

4 months

Software Developer for Core Embedded Systems Software (TPU)

Scheidt & Bachmann

Testing, design, specification, modeling and implementation of software in a Ticket Processing Unit
Planning and development of OOP software components using UML and Subversion
Object-oriented design and module testing in C, hardware-in-the-loop
White-box and black-box testing
Embedded applications with Rhapsody
Continuous integration and QA
Reviewing product requirements and developing system concepts with TTCN3

Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

1 year 1 month

Software Tester for Test Automation in Embedded Systems

BBR Braunschweig (freelance)

Designing and developing automated tests and test frameworks for embedded systems in railway technology
Developing analysis tools
Reviewing product requirements
Module and subsystem testing
Integrating safety functions and collision protection
Developing and integrating complex test configurations with simulation environments
Reporting and documenting results, creating test concepts and test cases
Continuous integration and manual as well as exploratory testing with TTCN3, ETCS standards
Performance optimization of modules
System testing and QA, implementation and maintenance of the application
Creating automated endurance, load and system tests
Behavior-driven testing and interface development
Collaborating with development for debugging and bug fixes

Apr 2010 - Nov 2011

1 year 8 months

Software Developer

Bank Systems

Designing and deep structuring of software using structured analysis tools
Conducting module and subsystem tests
Developing and performance optimizing web projects with UML
Optimizing the company-wide data warehouse infrastructure
Developing prototypes and interim solutions for reporting and campaign management in a SAS environment
Executing, integrating and maintaining the application
Quality management and interface development to third-party systems

Nov 2009 - Mar 2010

5 months

Software Developer and IT Coordinator

Johnson Controls Fibrit GmbH & Co. KG

Supporting, maintaining and improving Business Plan Flow in Johnson Standard
Database design and application architecture
Supporting and maintaining Plant System Mfgpro, JTDS and Syux
Shell and automated system programming
System administration, backup and storage management
Designing and implementing development processes for disaster recovery
Testing accuracy requirements according to ISO TS 16949 and VDA 6.3
TCP/IP and socket programming
Data protection and sales measures
Conducting and documenting qualification tests
Batch programming

Feb 2009 - Dec 2009

11 months

Embedded System Software Developer

Dr. Wolfgang (company in Lörrach)

Specifying, coding, testing and documenting software for stepper motors and sensors
Controlling and regulating professional equipment
Digitizing, processing and simulating sensor signals in real time using UML
Serial communication and radar systems
Testing, debugging and troubleshooting
Modeling software requirements with UML
Implementing CAN modules
Capturing, controlling and monitoring physical variables
Digital I/O for motor control systems