Quality Assurance Software

Omid Shabgard

Full-Stack Engineer Software Quality Assurance Specialist

Cohoes, NY **********@*****.*** 518-***-**** LinkedIn Profile

Summary

Results-driven Full-Stack Engineer and Lead Automation Tester with 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and testing scalable web applications. Combining a strong foundation in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) with expertise in full-cycle development, test automation, and CI/CD, I help companies accelerate product development, improve software quality, and streamline deployments. Proficient in JavaScript (React, Node.js), Python, and automation frameworks (Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, PyTest), with additional strengths in cloud computing (Google Cloud), DevOps, and API testing. Passionate about delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive business success.

Industries Served: Healthcare, Accounting, Banking, Insurance and E-Commerce

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), Python 3 Frontend: React.js, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, Webpack, Babel Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, RESTful APIs Testing & Automation: Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, PyTest, Jest, Postman, REST Assured DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions Cloud & Infrastructure: Google Cloud Project Management & Agile Tools: Jira, Scrum, SDLC, STLC, HP ALM

Professional Experience

Full Stack Software and Test Automation Engineer (Freelance) 2024- Present

Deliver end-to-end web solutions, from building secure, scalable RESTful APIs with Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB to crafting dynamic, responsive frontends using React.js.

Enhance application performance and reliability by deploying projects on Google Cloud.

Create modern, engaging interfaces that provide seamless and intuitive user experiences across devices.

Develop maintainable backend architectures and dynamic frontends that adapt to evolving business needs.

Help clients elevate their digital presence with robust, cloud-integrated applications that drive efficiency and growth.

Lead Automation Engineer

Vantage Risk Companies, Atlanta, GA Jun 2022 – Jun 2024

Led the QA automation strategy, improving test coverage and efficiency.

Developed a robust test automation framework using Python (PyTest), reducing regression cycles.

Integrated Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, accelerating software delivery.

Managed end-to-end automation testing for web applications, ensuring seamless deployments.

Senior QA Automation Engineer

AYCO, Albany, NY Apr 2018 – May 2022

Automated testing workflows using Python and JavaScript, reducing manual efforts.

Designed and executed API tests using REST Assured and Postman for improved accuracy.

Led performance testing initiatives with JMeter, enhancing system scalability.

QA Analyst

Hometown Bank, Morton, IL Feb 2016 – Apr 2018

Conducted functional, regression, and security testing for banking web and mobile applications.

Collaborated with developers and product teams to enhance test coverage.

Education

Mulana Jalaluddin M Balkhi University, Afghanistan

2009 – 2012 Bachelor’s Degree in Law & Political Science

Certifications

React.js Certificate – W3Schools (Jun 2024)

JavaScript Certificate – W3Schools (Aug 2024)

Python 3: Functions, Files, and Dictionaries – University of Michigan (Sept 2023)

Python 3 Basics – University of Michigan (Jul 2023)

Azure REST API & Node.js Serverless Functions – Coursera (Jun 2023)

REST Assured API Testing – Coursera (Jun 2023)

Testing & Debugging in Python – SUNY Orange (Jun 2023)

Professional Scrum Master (PSM) – Scrum.org (Mar 2022)

Test Automation QA & Selenium – CREEKSIT (2021)

Projects

News Explorer App (Full Stack) Dec 2023 – Jan 2025

Tech: JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Google Cloud

Developed RESTful APIs with Express.js and MongoDB and deployed on Google Cloud.

Built a fully responsive UI with React.js for seamless user experience.

WTWR ('What to Wear') (Full Stack)

Tech: JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB

Built a secure backend API with Node.js and Express.js and integrated MongoDB.

Designed a dynamic frontend with React.js for an interactive user experience.

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