Fuad Mak, Co-Founder and CTO at SQA Solution

 

Fuad is a co-founder and CTO of SQA Solution. He has over 16 years experience in Quality Assurance, and 9 years experience in QA Management. He is a successful Quality Assurance leader with a diverse background in multiple industries. As an Executive Team member of SQA Solution, Fuad manages a 60-person organization with an annual budget of $4.5M. He has a thorough understanding of QA methodologies, automated testing, and iterative software development processes.

Fuad’s background includes responsibility for eCommerce sites, Life science and Pharma validation, Client Relationship Management (CRM) strategy and systems, ERP, Mobile, and Retail solutions.

 

Fuad’s Skills and Experience:

• Operating Systems: DOS, Windows, Linux, UNIX, AIX, Solaris, Mac, OS2, Palm OS, Pocket PC, Symbian OS, Software J Builder, Web Servers (IIS, Apache), Web Logic4.5/5/6/7, WebSphere, Reflection, Proxy server, WebMethods, Mercator, SOAP, Actuate Reports, MQ Series, Microstrategy, Novell, Console One, LDAP, eDirectory, and Siteminder.
• Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, WAP, and SMTP.
• Testing Tools: Test Director, QA Partner/Silk Test, Silk Performer, MS Test, Visual Test, Win Runner, Bounce Checker, Star Team, Track Record, BugZilla, Web Defect Manager, PVCS, Web Load, PVCS Tracker, Net Mechanic, Compuware, Selenium, Test Track Web, Load Runner, XRunner, Astra Load Test, Quick Test, Topaz, Informatica, ERWin, Rational ADA Analyzer, Rational Apex, Rational Performance Studio & VU, Rational Team Test, Rational Test Mate Manager, TOAD, Tuxedo, Jtest, Junit, HttpUnit, JBoss, SQLAB, OptimizeIt, QA Organizer, DB Tester, Java Star, QA Radar, OTF, Rational Requisite Pro, and RUP.
• Databases: Oracle, Sybase, MS SQL 2000, mySQL, and DB2.
• Languages: HTML, SQL, PLSQL, CGI, ASP, Shell Scripting, XML, EDI, C#, C++, Java, J2EE, Perl, JavaScript. J2ME, and Ruby on Rails.

 Fuad’s Certifications:

• CSM – Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)
• CSPO – Certified Scrum Product Owner (Scrum Alliance)
• PMP – Certified Project Management Professional (PMI)

Fuad’s Groups and Associations:

• The Bay Area Engineering Managers Support Group
• Bay Area Bloggers
• The Bay Area Professionals Meetup Group
• Bay Area QuickBooks and Business Coaches
• Mashable Monthly San Francisco
• San Francisco Agile Software Meetup Group
• The San Francisco Webeneur Meetup Group
• The San Mateo Entrepreneur Meetup Group
• The SF Bay Area Tech Entrepreneur Meetup Group
• The SF New Tech Meetup

Sean Shakirov, Co-Founder and CFO at SQA Solution

 Sean has a BS in Computer Information Systems from SFSU and a BA in International Business from Tashkent State University. For the last 12 years, he has specialized in Information Technology, concentrating on the following areas of expertise:

•  Quality Assurance
• Project/Product/Change Management
• Release/Configuration/Change Management
• Business Development

Sean also has more than 5 years of experience managing IT teams of 4-12 engineers both in USA as well as offshore. Management responsibilities include: Budgeting, Resource Management, Project Management, and Reporting to the Executive Board.

Sean’s Skills and Experience:

• Financial and Investment Banks, Retail, Web Content Management, Web Publishing Solutions, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare, Pharma, BioTech, Insurance applications, and many other commercial applications.
• Standalone, Client/Server, and Web Based Applications.
• Object Oriented Design and Implementation.
• Experience in creating Build, Release, QA and Project Management Documentation that include: Release Policies and Procedures, Configuration Management Diagrams, Test Scripts, Test Suites, Test Scenarios, Test Plans, Test Cases as well as Use Case Diagrams, Statechart Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, Class Diagrams, and Functional and Technical Specifications.
• Experience designing and executing: Unit, Integration, Stress, Performance, Functional, Regression, Acceptance Testing Scenarios.
• Experience in Relational Database Design and Management.
• Experience in Administrating Bug Tracking Databases, Project Management and Change Management tools, and Source Control Tools that are most commonly used in every successful company.

 

Emin Makhmudov, COO at SQA Solution

 Emin has over 14 years of experience testing software. He is a strong communicator who is comfortable with all organizational levels including working with team members, supervisors, executives, and clients.

Emin has a successful track record as a SQA Engineer and Manager, and has gained invaluable experience by working at the following companies:

• SQA Lead Consultant at Genentech
• SQA Lead at Kaiser Permanente
• Sr. SQA Engineer at Applied Biosystems
• Consultant QA Lead at Intel
• QA Publishing Manager at Electronic Arts
• Web Development QA Lead at Fatbrain.com

• Consultant Sr. QA Engineer at Cisco
• Consultant QA Lead at AirTouch
• QA Engineer at SkillSet Software
• QA Engineer at Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific

Emin’s Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record of client satisfaction throughout a wide range of industries such as Internet, Software, Media, Broadcasting, Finance, and Bioinformatics Research.
• Experience working for start-ups, medium-sized companies, and large industry leaders.
• Hands-on experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle including a thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle, RAD, Extreme Programming, and SQA methodology.
• Experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, test suites, and automated test scripts.
• Test automation using SQA Robot, Silk, Win Runner, and QTP.
• Accomplished leader and team builder with experience managing test resources and QA teams.
• Experience in software Configuration Management and Build/Release management.
• Proven ability to meet and surpass project goals in a timely and efficient manner.

Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement to streamline processes and team deliverables.