Software Testing
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QAMAR JAVED
Administrative & Technical Support Professional
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Summary
I am an accomplished IT professional with software development and business management experience. After graduating in 1984, I started my computing career working for blue-chip companies in various Software Engineering roles; then, in 2001, I set up an independent IT centre specialising in Personal Computers Sale, Repair and Internet Access. I resigned from the business in 2019. I am an organised and self-motivated individual with a wealth of experience and a well-balanced personality, and a good work ethic.
Overview
35
years of professional experience
3
Languages
Work History
MIRAJ Computers
Founder & IT Technician
05.2001 - 02.2019
Job overview
- As the founder, I was involved in all aspects of the business from inception till my resignation in 2019. MIRAJ specialised in public internet access and computer sales and repairs.
- Research, Procure, configure, maintain PC hardware, software & network
- Buy/sell, diagnostics, refurbish, upgrade, repair, pricing, stock management
- Supervise marketing, websites, social media, online listings, packing/Shipping
- Managed daily operations, finance, staff, customer service, systems & security
- Develop business strategy, partnerships, pricing, property lease, bookkeeping
British Airways Engineering
Support Programmer
07.1996 - 12.2000
Job overview
- Responsible for a mix of computer systems that processed aircraft flight data, then extracted specific reports and distributed these reports to end clients like EHM, Flight Safety and Rolls-Royce. Involved in Y2K Compliance Testing and Verification.
GEC-Marconi Sonar Systems Ltd
Software Engineer
11.1995 - 07.1996
Job overview
- Responsible for developing a subsystem for Sonar 2093, a variable depth mine-hunting sonar. Updated Software Requirements, Design, Test Documents, software Coding and conducted UK Integration testing.
- Had UK Security Clearance, software conformed to US DOD STD-2167A standards.
AeroSystems International
Software Test Engineer
10.1994 - 10.1995
Job overview
- Responsible for testing the Stores Management subsystem for the Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter. Produced System Test documentation and conducted in-house tests for the Safety-Critical control software.
- Had UK Security Clearance, software conformed to US DOD STD-2167A standards.
- BAE SYSTEMS PLC ACQUIRED AEROSYSTEMS (AEL) IN 2004.
Solartron Defence Systems that became Ferranti International PLC
Junior to Senior Software Engineer
01.1984 - 01.1994
Job overview
- Responsible for complete ASTT software development lifecycle, from specification, technical proposals, design, coding, testing to site installation and post-acceptance support for systems used worldwide for naval and air traffic control training.
- System development and support for Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia & Venezuela.
- Spent long periods abroad to install, train and support ASTT systems while maintaining excellent client relations at all levels.
- 1984-1987: Solartron Defence Systems, Junior engineer then Software engineer
- 1987-1994: Ferranti International Plc (due to Merger) as Senior Software Engineer
Education
BSc. (Honours) from Computer Science
HND (with distinction) from Computer Studies
GCSE A' Levels from Economics
GCSE O’ Levels from 8 including English, Maths, Science, Computers Studies
Skills
Proficient in MS Windows, MS Office suite, PC troubleshooting and networking
Comprehensive software lifecycle experience & real-time software engineering
Software development & testing for Naval Trainers, MoD Submarines, Helicopter and Sonar Systems
Compliance with MoD MASCOT, ISO 9001, US DoD-STD 2167A standards
Produce technical proposals and deliver onsite training courses in Indonesia & Malaysia
Programming 3G Pascal, Fortran, CORAL-66, BASIC, HTML, MACRO-11 Assemblers
Experience with legacy (DEC VAX/VMS/PDP/RT11) systems
Skilled in 3G Programming languages including Pascal and Fortran
Professionalism
Attention to detail
Time management abilities
Balanced work ethic
Software
Pascal
Fortran
Coral-66
Timeline
Founder & IT Technician
MIRAJ Computers
05.2001 - 02.2019
Support Programmer
British Airways Engineering
07.1996 - 12.2000
Software Engineer
GEC-Marconi Sonar Systems Ltd
11.1995 - 07.1996
Software Test Engineer
AeroSystems International
10.1994 - 10.1995
Junior to Senior Software Engineer
Solartron Defence Systems that became Ferranti International PLC
01.1984 - 01.1994
HND (with distinction) from Computer Studies
GCSE A' Levels from Economics
GCSE O’ Levels from 8 including English, Maths, Science, Computers Studies
BSc. (Honours) from Computer Science