Faizal Sayani
Online Quality Assurance Manager @Next
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WORK HISTORY
Online Quality Assurance Manager @Next
Leicester, GB
Responsible for managing and taking a hands on role in the QA team of Next.co.uk and Nextdirect.com’s family of websites turning over approximately £2BN annually. • Currently managing a team of 40 onshore/offshore QA resources• Manage QA for weekly releases on Next.co.uk & Nextdirect.com (70+ International websites)• Provide status updates to senior management on a weekly basis• Managing current content rollout process to new CMS system• Implemented several process improvements within the QA space including Automation framework & Strategy• Defect management• Constantly reviewing testing scope for mobile and browsers based on statistical analysis from Google analytics• In charge of Test delivery on multiple test streams• Hands on Testing across multiple browsers and devices• Responsible for recruiting both permanent and temporary team members• Managed the creation of several automated regression test packs utilising off-shore resources (India)• Manage team of manual and automation testers• Implemented the use of Selenium for automation within QA team• Manage relationships with 3rd party company’s including recruiters• Created and implemented test strategy covering manual, automated, mobile and cross browser testing• Web end to end testing• Device and cross browser compatibility testing• UAT management and co-ordination• Manage Test Device Pool• Update bugs in defect management tool - Fogbugz• Responsible for creating and reviewing test artefacts for projects including, test plans, scripts, status updates and summary reports• Stakeholder Management• Negotiating testing timeframes• Attend daily scrums and other Agile methodology based meetings
EDUCATION
University of Northampton
BA, Business Information Systems
University of Northampton
MSc, Business Computing
SKILLS
ABOUT FAIZAL SAYANI
An experienced ISEB qualified Test Manager with over 15 years’ experience in testing who has worked for high profile Blue Chip clients and delivered a range of business and technical projects. His strengths come from a strong technical background and knowledge of proven testing methodologies as well as tools gained through varied experience with complex projects. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to learn things quickly and efficiently. A highly motivated, delivery focussed individual who strives to deliver against tight deadlines & in challenging environments. Good negotiation and influencing skills have helped manage test teams both in the UK and offshore.
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