Hatem Radwan

Key Projects:

• SAIB Bank – Core Banking Upgrade Project (May 2023 – July 2023, Aug 2023 – Present)
• Al Shar'iah Bank – Core Banking Upgrade Project (Dec 2023 – Jun 2024)
• Housing & Development Bank – ATM Switch Upgrade (Jul 2023 – Aug 2023)
• Housing & Development Bank – Account Opening Upgrade (Mar 2023 – May 2023)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Played a critical role in the Data Migration QA team , leading efforts to validate the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of large-scale data transfers during core banking upgrades.
• Conducted comprehensive database migration testing using Oracle DB , ensuring seamless and lossless migration of sensitive financial data from legacy systems to upgraded environments.
• Participated in end-to-end QA processes across multiple banking system upgrades, ensuring compliance with business and technical requirements.
• Conducted in-depth Business Requirement Document (BRD) analysis and held review sessions with stakeholders to validate and clarify requirements.
• Designed and executed Functional, Non-Functional, Regression, Integration, and System test cases tailored to the specific needs of core banking and ATM systems.
• Performed detailed manual testing using test cases derived from BRDs and reported findings using Jira .
• Raised, tracked, and verified defects, ensuring timely resolution through close collaboration with development and business teams.
• Actively worked to prevent system regression by maintaining and re-executing regression suites after each deployment or major change.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and UAT teams to ensure delivery of high-quality software.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies (e.g. stand-ups, sprint planning) and provided input on testing timelines and risks.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Engaged with business stakeholders to gather detailed requirements, and derived test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Conducted thorough reviews of product requirements, pinpointing potential areas for improvement to enhance system functionality.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, proactively identifying and addressing quality-related issues to maintain product integrity.
• Identified, documented, and tracked software defects, working alongside developers to ensure prompt resolution and optimal system performance.
• Actively contributed to maintaining system quality by preventing regression and ensuring consistent performance across releases.
• Reported defects and issues using Jira , ensuring effective communication between teams and driving timely fixes.
• Executed manual API testing using Postman , ensuring accurate functionality and seamless integration between system components.
• Met tight deadlines to satisfy client demands and project timelines.
• Ensured timely delivery of high-quality products through effective coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Maximized team productivity through continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices in QA methodologies.

Key Projects:

• MyEatPal – Mobile application for food ordering and restaurant management.
• Nacelle – A platform aimed at enhancing user experiences in digital environments.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Worked closely with business stakeholders to gather comprehensive requirements and derived detailed test cases to ensure full test coverage.
• Conducted thorough reviews of product requirements, identifying areas for enhancement and optimizing system functionality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, swiftly identifying and resolving quality-related issues to maintain system stability.
• Identified, tracked, and reported software defects, ensuring timely resolution in collaboration with development teams to ensure seamless functionality.
• Contributed to maintaining the highest quality standards by preventing system regression and ensuring system integrity across releases.
• Designed, executed, and maintained test cases using Xray test management tool, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Reported defects and issues via Jira , facilitating smooth communication and effective issue resolution.
• Conducted manual API testing using Postman to verify API functionality and integration with other system components.
• Performed manual database testing using MongoDB Compass and PG Admin , ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data in both production and test environments.
• Designed and executed Android test cases using the Appium automation tool, contributing to the automation of the testing process and improving overall testing efficiency.