Nidal Mourad

Technical Software Quality Assurance / Tester

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Linden, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 1 month

Technical Software Quality Assurance / Tester

DB Netz

  • Create and execute technical test cases (installation, uninstallation, update/upgrade, failover and interface tests) in Windows and Linux infrastructure based on technical documentation
  • Maintain test server environments in collaboration with environment management
  • Perform manual smoke tests as well as functional and non-functional tests
  • Analyze and document results
  • Handle found defects, derive test cases and perform re-tests based on existing defects
  • Extend technical test cases based on "lessons learned" from previous test phases
  • Create and upload test cases in HP ALM
  • Report to test management and fill in test statistics (templates)
  • Document all test results and malfunctions in test reports in writing
  • Advise on strategy for software/application improvements in collaboration with the project and the client
  • Use test tools: HP TMT, JIRA, Confluence, Postman, SoapUI, Putty, MobaXterm
  • Technologies: HP ALM, JIRA, Confluence, Postman, SoapUI, Putty, MobaXterm, Test Design Tools
Jun 2022 - Dec 2023
1 year 7 months

Test Engineer

Athlon Germany

  • Manual business testing of a web application and an ERP system
  • Software testing as part of quality assurance
  • Create test cases with SQL statements based on requirements and acceptance criteria
  • Test front-office applications (Java-based) and back-office applications with business logic in Oracle databases
  • API testing focusing on REST/microservices
  • Use SQL scripts for scripting, database manipulation and queries
  • Use test tools: JIRA, Confluence, Postman, SoapUI, Putty, MobaXterm, SQL Developer
  • Technologies: JIRA, Confluence, Postman, SoapUI, Putty, MobaXterm, SQL Developer, ERP system
May 2021 - May 2022
1 year 1 month

Test Specialist

Sparkasse

  • Test preparation, test case creation and test execution
  • Report test results in HP Quality Center
  • Create defect tickets and test data for SEPA special tests
  • Document test results
  • Inform and provide technical support to overall test management
  • Provide technical support during the stabilization phase
  • Technologies: Agile testing, Confluence, JIRA, Scrum, HPQC, OSPlus, Java
Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
1 year 1 month

Technical Software Quality Assurance / Tester

DB Netz

  • Create and execute technical test cases (installation, uninstallation, update/upgrade, failover and interface tests) in Windows and Linux infrastructure based on technical documentation
  • Maintain test server environments in collaboration with environment management
  • Perform manual smoke tests as well as functional and non-functional tests
  • Analyze and document results
  • Handle found defects, derive test cases and perform re-tests based on existing defects
  • Extend technical test cases based on "lessons learned" from previous test phases
  • Create and upload test cases in HP ALM
  • Report to test management and fill in test statistics (templates)
  • Document all test results and malfunctions in test reports in writing
  • Advise on strategy for software/application improvements in collaboration with the project and the client
  • Use test tools: HP TMT, JIRA, Confluence, Postman, SoapUI, Putty, MobaXterm
  • Technologies: HP ALM, JIRA, Confluence, Postman, Rational ClearQuest, SoapUI, Putty, MobaXterm, Test Design
Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
9 months

Software Quality Assurance / Tester

DB Cargo

  • Derive test cases from functional specifications and requirements
  • Execute tests for API applications/services
  • Manual testing of an ERP system
  • Functional and non-functional tests
  • Execute test cases and document defects
  • Define functional test specifications (test cases and test data)
  • Create and upload test cases in HP ALM
  • Report to test management and fill in test statistics (templates)
  • Analyze and evaluate results (target/actual comparison)
  • Document all test results and malfunctions in test reports in writing
  • Advise on strategy for software/application improvements
  • Use test tools: HP QC, JIRA, Confluence, Postman, Rational ClearQuest, Swagger UI, TMT
Mar 2017 - Jun 2019
2 years 4 months

Test Specialist

AachenMünchener Lebensversicherung

  • Expanding, executing, analyzing, and documenting existing regression tests
  • Planning and executing test cases for PS Life applications
  • Deriving test cases for new features based on product management concepts
  • Documenting test results and creating test reports
  • Advising the test organization on regression testing
  • Supporting test data generation
  • Creating defect tickets
  • Close collaboration with development teams and business units
  • Technologies: Scrum, Confluence, JIRA, ISTQB, PS Life
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 year

Software Quality Assurance / Tester

DB Vertrieb

  • Manual and automated testing of the bahn.de website and the DB Navigator app
  • Deriving test cases from requirement documents and user stories
  • Developing automated integration and system tests
  • Performing manual smoke tests
  • Designing, creating, and maintaining test plans for manual and automated tests
  • Creating and uploading test cases in HP ALM
  • Executing tests for web applications and mobile apps
  • Monitoring tests and controlling test progress
  • Defect management
  • Preparing, documenting, and presenting test results in reviews
  • Collaborating with development teams
  • Test automation with Selenium and Java
  • Source code management with IntelliJ and Git
  • Creating test reports and tracking defects
  • Updating and maintaining existing automated test cases
  • Reporting to project management/Product Owner
  • Participating in daily stand-up meetings
  • Technologies: Scrum, Confluence, JIRA, ISTQB, JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA, HP ALM, Selenium, Jenkins, Git, Cucumber
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
2 years

Test Specialist RIM Rail in Motion

Deutsche Bahn

  • Creating test cases based on specifications
  • Executing tests for a large Java-based software system
  • Managing test plans and conducting system tests
  • Defect management
  • Collaborating with offshore development teams in India
  • Test design: writing Cucumber feature files for test automation
  • Technologies: HP QC, OpenKM, BCM, Planet, JIRA, SVN, TMT
Apr 2013 - Dec 2013
9 months
Hybrid

Mobile Trading App Test Automation

Comerzbank

  • Test automation of a hybrid mobile trading app for Android in an agile Kanban environment
  • Verifying automation tools Appium and Ranorex
  • Creating test cases and implementing test automation with Tosca and Ranorex
  • Deriving test cases for new features based on product management concepts
  • Test scenarios as business processes
  • End-to-end system integration tests following field service procedures
  • Supporting test data generation
  • Creating defect tickets and documenting test results
  • Technologies: Agile testing (Kanban), C#, DevOps, Tosca Testsuite, Appium, Ranorex, JIRA
Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
7 months

Test Automation Expert

Schufa AG

  • Designing a test automation framework for the CI/CD pipeline
  • Creating and aligning guidelines for cross-team test automation using Tosca Testsuite
  • Developing automated tests for user stories and executing them within sprints
  • Test design, planning, and implementation of automated tests for web services, web portal interfaces, and message queues
  • Technologies: Windows 7, Linux, DB2, PostgreSQL, Tosca Testsuite, SoapUI, Jenkins, JIRA
Mar 2011 - Aug 2012
1 year 6 months

Scripting with QTP/ECATT

Fresenius Netcare Bad Homburg

  • Implementation of described test cases into automated tests with QTP/ECATT
  • Automation of test cases from various SAP modules for OQ and PQ
  • Coordination with SAP modules on test case definitions
  • Maintenance, execution, and verification of automated test cases
  • Troubleshooting and hands-on implementation of test cases in scripts
  • Creation of test plans and execution of tests after system copies
  • Technologies: SAP ECATT, SAP TestWorkbench, HP QTP
Sep 2010 - Feb 2011
6 months

System testing of developed products

  • Manual execution of product-specific tests
  • Creation and execution of test scripts
  • Test documentation and review of test cases
  • Analysis, documentation, and retesting of defect impacts
  • Development of QTP scripts
  • Technologies: HP Quality Center, HP Quick Test Professional
Mar 2010 - Aug 2010
6 months

System testing of internally developed products

  • Manual testing of internal products
  • Creation and execution of test scripts
  • Test documentation and review of test cases
  • Analysis and documentation of defects
  • Development of SQL scripts for database queries
  • Technologies: Web, HP Quality Center, Selenium, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
Dec 2009 - Feb 2010
3 months

System testing of passenger information systems

Deutsche Bahn

  • System testing of the web-based passenger information systems (RIS) of DB AG
  • Creation, review, and execution of test scripts and test cases
  • Manual test execution, test documentation, and defect analysis
  • Development of SQL scripts for database queries and execution of Unix commands using Putty
  • Collaboration with external developers in India for bug fixes and ticket handling (in English)
  • Technologies: Web, HP Quality Center, Selenium, DB Viewer, Putty

Summary

Mr. Mourad has several years of experience in testing and test automation. His passion for testing shows in his careful and structured way of working. Not only as a tester/test automation engineer does he support his colleagues in agile teams, but he also brings his know-how as a developer into analyzing and developing solutions to add value.

Skills

  • Industries: Finance/taxes; Logistics (Passenger Transport); Telecommunications; Computer Software; Pharma; Banking; Insurance
  • Quality Management / Quality Assurance / Testing
  • Test Automation
  • Manual Testing
  • Test Design
  • Test Consulting

Languages

Arabic
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Certifications & licenses

ISTQB – Certified Tester – Foundation Level

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