Sara.almansoori

Test Analyst | Quality Assurance

UAE – Abu Dhabi

Profile summary

Adaptable Test Analyst with 8 years of experience transitioning from software engineering to quality assurance. Executes functional, regression, and system testing to ensure alignment with requirements and timely defect resolution. Develops acceptance criteria and documents business requirements to support validation across large scale projects. Maintains system availability through technical support and coordination with developers. Committed to operational standards and systems lifecycle management.

Career highlights

Quality Assurance: Conducts functional, regression, and system testing for government clients at Core42 to ensure alignment with requirements and timely resolution of software defects.

Requirements Engineering: Develops acceptance criteria and documents business requirements to support accurate validation of system features across large-scale projects.

Technical Training: Completed technical training modules covering system requirements analysis, verification, and validation processes, building on foundational experience gained during 2019.

System Maintenance: Performed system testing to identify and document software defects while resolving technical support requests to maintain system availability across 5 roles.

Key skills

TechnicalApplication Development (C++, Java, Swift, Xcode)
ProfessionalRequirements Gathering & Documentation Acceptance Criteria Development System Testing & Quality Assurance Stakeholders Communication Issue Tracking & Coordination with Developers Project Management Support Oracle Database Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Quality Assurance Processes Systems Lifecycle Management Technical Documentation Operational Standards Compliance Software System Architecture Systems Engineering Principles Application System Maintenance Technical Operations Support

Professional experience

Test AnalystJan 2023 - Present
Core42

Manages quality assurance processes for government-facing projects at Core42. Coordinates with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and ensures technical outputs align with established business objectives.

  • Engages directly with government clients to gather and document business requirements.
  • Develops acceptance criteria to support accurate validation of system features.
  • Conducts functional, regression, and system testing to ensure alignment with requirements.
  • Raises and tracks issues with developers to ensure timely resolution and quality delivery.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders and project teams on large-scale projects to meet business needs.
Military Software EngineerJan 2019 - Jan 2023
Core42

Directed software system architecture and maintenance protocols for Core42. Managed technical requirements and project documentation to ensure alignment with operational standards throughout the 2019 to 2023 period.

  • Designed and built software systems to support mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Analyzed technical issues for clients and recommended system improvements.
  • Prepared project specification reports and documented development activities.
TraineeJan 2019 - Present
Mubadala

Engaged in a structured training program across diverse industry sectors. Focused on the acquisition of technical competencies and professional development through direct mentorship on internal technology projects.

  • Built professional networks by collaborating with cross-functional teams on technology initiatives during 2019.
  • Applied technical skills to project tasks under the guidance of senior mentors.
TraineeJan 2017 - Present
Mafraq Hospital

Engaged in the technical operations of Mafraq Hospital during 2017, focusing on the maintenance of application systems and the execution of quality assurance protocols. Provided direct technical assistance to staff members to resolve system-related inquiries.

  • Supported the IT department by performing system testing to identify and document software defects.
  • Resolved technical support requests from hospital staff to maintain system availability.
TraineeJan 2023 - Present
Thales

Participated in the Passport to System Engineering Program, focusing on the foundational principles of systems architecture and lifecycle management. Engaged with cross-functional engineering teams to understand technical requirements and design methodologies within the aerospace and defense sectors during 2023.

  • Completed technical training modules covering system requirements analysis, verification, and validation processes.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers to document system specifications and interface control requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science
Higher Colleges of Technology

Information Technology (Application Development)

Certifications

Cyber security, Linux, Network & Virtualization
Software Defined Radios, Radar Systems, Military Technology Certificate
System Engineering
IELTS Academic