ZAHID ABBASI

3806 Esters Rd # 907 §  Irving, Texas 75038   C (972) 746-5072  §  zahidyasir@hotmail.com

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

 

GTL Americas Inc, Plano, TX 07/2013-Present

Drive Test Engineer

 

§ Expertise in drive Test using JDSU Spectrum Analyzer, which involved conducting various measurements aimed at gathering specific data representing a complete network.

§ Drive testing for LTE site verification and troubleshooting.

§ Testing, locating, and maintaining for assigned sites.

§ Troubleshooting of MS Windows, related Hardware peripherals, Agilent and JDSU.

§ The activities included monitoring RSRP, SINR and CQI using JDSU Spectrum Analyzer.

§ Preparing log using Agilent Technologies Software.

§ Wrote daily and weekly reports for maintenance activities

§ Interacted with other Field Techs and mentored Jr. Field Techs

§ Taking Screen Shots and recording test reading in Excel for Nokia Siemens Network.

§ Handover tests and trouble shooting, Down-link and Up-link throughput testing.

§ Expert in using Navigation software Microsoft Street &Trips.

 

ThinkFinance, Fort Worth, TX                                                                                                               01/2013 – 06/2013

QA Analyst

 

Think Finance is one of the fastest growing financial companies.  Since 2001, it has been the leading innovator in small dollar credit. As a QA Analyst I worked on Mobiloans Project. This application was designed for online personal loan usage purpose. Such as, opening new loan accounts, managing customers’ profiles, and applying for small loans.

 

§  Involved in all aspects of the software development life cycle with specific focus on quality assurance and testing of multiple modules of business functionality.

§  Participated in design review / walkthrough sessions with Project Managers, Developers and production team.

§  Logged any issues/defects encountered during test cycles, conducted fix verifications and closed the defects in QC.

§  Implemented agile development methodology to keep updates on track with short fast sprints and morning scrum meetings.

§  Executed Test cases for several business modules as part of functional, end-to-end and regression testing cycles.

§  Performed manual testing and maintained documentation on Regression, Positive, Negative testing.

§  Developed Test plans, Test cases, and responsible for their execution.

§  Audited and performed Test Case review for all QA team members and ensured the proper SDLC process was followed

§  Prepared monthly QA reports for management based on the reviews

§  Modified previously existing Test Cases that were driven by the manual testing effort to make them more appropriate for future automation testing

§  Conducted result analysis and interacted with developers to resolve bugs and reported the bugs

§  Met with the developers and technical content writers on a daily basis to update the test documents

§  Generated Weekly Reports, Defect Reports and Customized Summary Reports

§  Prepared Test Plans and Test Cases based on business requirements

§  Reviewed and updated Test Plans and Test Scenarios

§  Manually tested each and every module of the application on Quality Center and verified against the expected results

§  Performed rigorous manual testing and UAT testing before a release of the final application

§  Performed Back End Testing by extensively using SQL queries to verify the integrity of the database

§  Created and executed SQL queries, using aggregate functions, Group By/Having clause, where clause, Inner/Outer Joins etc.

§  Used Quality Center for defect reporting and tracking and SharePoint for sharing and updating documents

 

Environment: Windows, SQL, MS SQL Server, Java, J2EE, Rapid SQL, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS Office

 

 

 

BOARDWALK PIPELINES, Houston, TX09/2012 – 11/2012

Application Packager\Tester

 

§  Package applications for Windows 7 using Installshield Admin Studio.

§  Uses Installshield Admin Studio to package vendor supplied and homegrown applications to MSI format.

§  Create custom actions using Wise Script, batch files, and AutoIt to automate any custom configuration & settings during, pre or post MSI installation.

§  Modify Windows Installer (MSI) application with InstallShield.

§  Use VM Ware to install, package and test all applications.

§  Use SMS and SCCM to deploy tested MSI’s to test machines.

§  Test and Deploy application using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.

§  Streamline the process of packaging, delivering and deploying the highest severity threats fixes.

§  Help define and create the scripting process, including high severity and urgent security patch deployment process.

§  Create custom automated application installation scripts with VBScript.

§  Document the scripting methodologies & techniques used as well as requirements needed for those in the application database for future reference and tracking.

§  Work on SharePoint to document any issue and updated the status accordingly.

§  Track & monitor the progress of workload using Test Track.

 

JCPENNEY, Dallas, TX   5/2012 – 06/2012

Application Packager\Tester

 

§  Packaged applications for Windows XP as well as for Windows 7.

§  Used Install shield Admin Studio to package vendor supplied and homegrown applications to MSI format.

§  Created custom actions using Wise Script, batch files, and AutoIt to automate any custom configuration & settings during, pre or post MSI installation.

§  Used VM Ware to install, package and test all applications.

§  Used SMS and SCCM to deploy tested MSI’s to test machines.

§  Streamlined the process of packaging, delivering and deploying the highest severity threats fixes.

§  Helped define and create the scripting process, including high severity and urgent security patch deployment process.

§  Documented the scripting methodologies & techniques used as well as requirements needed for those in the application database for future reference and tracking.

 

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER, Dallas, Texas  02/2012 – 05/2012

Application Packager

 

§  Used Wise Packaging Studio to package vendor supplied & homegrown applications to MSI format

§  Performed multiple initial tests for each application with end user to ensure the applications are packaged correctly before final deployment.

§  Created Batch Scripts to create automated MSI’s using Windows Installer Editor.

§  Used IBM Rational ClearCase for revision control and helped developers migrate the code from DEV to Prod environment.

§  Used IBM Rational ClearQuest for bug tracking and helped development team migrate the code from DEV to Prod environment.

§  Expert knowledge of BMC Remedy change Management system.

§  Used TOAD for executing SQL scripts in UNIX environment.

§  USED VPN for remote support.

§  Used Wise Script Editor to create .exe files to use as custom actions in MSI when needed.

§  Used Filemon and Regmon tools to detect and correct any access and permission issues.

§  Worked with QA to make sure application met company standards.

§  Used AutoIt for complicated custom action.

§  Used Process Explorer and Process Monitor for troubleshooting complicated issue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, Dallas, Texas                                         09/2007-11/2011

Senior Accountant

              Provided supporting documents to other departments and helped in preparing debt, cash analysis, and property, plant, and equipment walk-forward.  Conducted prepaid expense-walk, accruals, and re-class entries. Managed bank and cash reconciliations.  Participated in annual audit and prepared PBC audit list. Reconciled general ledger accounts on a monthly basis and resolved variance issues.  Communicated with internal departments and external vendors regarding financial matters.  Retrieved and organized data and maintained files using database and spreadsheet applications.  Maintained professional communication with direct supervisor concerning status of assignments.

§  Reviewed financial reports and prepared all necessary accrual entries to ensure financial statements were complete, accurate, and in compliance with GAAP.  

§  Collected data to identify financial discrepancies and resolve issues.  Reviewed accounts payable invoices for proper approval and general ledger coding prior to posting. 

§  Prepared and posted journal entries, uploaded and downloaded data, generated monthly reports, and researched data efficiently during month-end close.

§  Analyzed financial transactions to make sure they were recorded to the appropriate general ledger accounts and prepared re-classed entries as needed. 

§  Reconciled GL accounts, including intercompany, on a monthly basis and resolved any variance issues in a timely manner. 

 

 

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY of DALLAS, Dallas, Texas, M.Sc., Accounting