Over 4+ years across the full quality stack — manual, automation, API, database and performance testing.
I'm Syed Faraz Ahmed, a Senior QA Engineer based in Karachi, Pakistan, with over 4 years of hands-on expertise spanning the full quality stack — manual, automated, API, live database, and performance stress testing. My track record includes 2.5 years working fully remote with US-based engineering teams, progressing from SQA Engineer to QA Team Lead to Senior SQA Engineer.
I build QA tooling, not just tests: GravityQA (an AI-native test automation platform for web & mobile), Graviton (an Appium-replacement mobile automation engine powered by persistent gRPC streams and smart self-healing locators), and custom multi-database verification platforms that ensure zero data drift across complex enterprise migrations.
From automating complete cross-platform product journeys across web & mobile in single runs, to validating data integrity across multiple databases during large-scale system migrations, I define QA strategies that ensure zero-regression delivery. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Salim Habib University (Vice Chancellor's Honor List 2022) and an Outstanding Performance Award for QA leadership.
Proven Track Record. Zero Regressions.
KoderLabs
APRIL 2026 – PRESENT · SENIOR SQA ENGINEER · US PROPERTY TECH
Worked as a Senior SQA Engineer on an enterprise US property-services platform operating across 23 regional markets, driving quality assurance across web, mobile, API, and database layers with a strong focus on release confidence and data integrity.
vativeApps
APRIL 2025 – APRIL 2026 · SQA TEAM LEAD · MOBILE & HIGH-SCALE CONSUMER
Directed QA strategy and led test engineering across flagship mobile and web products: Demoda (live video streaming), TikShot (social video platform), Mr. Yellow (on-demand food delivery), and Peekamoji. Held final production release sign-off authority for critical App Store & Play Store deployments. Built automated mobile regression suites in Appium, web admin suites in Cypress, and executed high-concurrency JMeter/k6 stress tests simulating user spikes ahead of major marketing campaigns. Honored with the company-wide Outstanding Performance & QA Leadership Award for achieving zero Sev-1 regression leaks in production.
DevDefy
SEPT 2024 – DEC 2025 · SQA & PROJECT COORDINATOR
Built and scaled the end-to-end automation framework for the LoadSecure logistics web platform using Cypress and Selenium WebDriver (Java + TestNG), authoring data-driven suites covering freight dispatch, carrier provisioning, and real-time GPS tracking. Dual-hatted as Project Coordinator alongside QA duties — bridging US clients, developers, and designers to translate complex logistics workflows into actionable sprint backlogs and managing defect governance in Jira.
Progressed through a 2.5-year tenure working fully remote with US-based engineering teams across multiple time zones. Executed end-to-end functional, regression, REST API, live database, and exploratory testing across web and backend services. Engineered automated test utilities in Python, Node.js, and Playwright. Designed performance stress tests with k6, identifying and resolving database concurrency bottlenecks before releases.
Building tools that make software better,
faster, and more reliable.
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AI-native test automation platform for web and mobile. Features Android & iOS real-device management, a visual Automation Wizard that records interactions (tap, swipe, type), a Flow Playback engine, and AI code generation to runnable Appium, Playwright, and Selenium suites.
High-performance mobile automation engine built as a drop-in Appium replacement. Uses persistent gRPC streams & Protobuf (~50–150ms round-trip latency), smart AST self-healing locators that auto-repair on dynamic UI updates, and an adapter flag (DRIVER=graviton).
High-scale mobile e-commerce platform with real-time video streaming. Built end-to-end Appium test suites for iOS and Android, covering live stream rendering, multi-currency payment gateways, cart synchronization, and high-concurrency flash sale endurance.
Short-form entertainment streaming app. Architected automated QA suites verifying 60 FPS video playback, HLS stream caching, low-latency audio/video synchronization, and zero memory leaks across 24-hour continuous playback soaks.
1-Click multi-database reconciliation platform for enterprise property operations. Pairs 16 executive BI reports with independent SQL verification across 5 audit levels, and runs parallel headless Playwright clusters verifying 779k+ resident accounts across 23 regional markets with 0.00% data drift.
Working alongside product teams on live platforms, I verify every release against the highest standards of quality, performance, and long-term reliability — backed by an honors degree in Computer Science, university research honors, extensive test automation frameworks, and accredited government certifications.
[ Test Automation & Mobile ]
[ API & Database Testing ]
[ Performance & Governance ]
[ Education & Tooling ]
Quantified engineering impact across enterprise financial reconciliation and high-scale consumer platforms. See how manual regression bottlenecks were replaced with automated release governance.
Authentic moments from academic honors at Salim Habib University, executive QA leadership at vativeApps, and production test engineering.
Inspect Award
Awarded the prestigious Shield of Achievement by the Vice Chancellor, Faculty Deans, and Department of Computer Science for groundbreaking research and implementation in Density-Based Clustering algorithms.
Inspect 4K Shield
Honored on stage by executive leadership for exceptional QA execution, sprint governance, and defect-free releases across 4 flagship multi-tenant platforms.
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Invited guest speaker addressing computer science faculty and graduates on the paradigm shift toward AI-assisted test orchestration (GravityQA) and low-latency gRPC mobile engines (Graviton).
Direct feedback and recommendations from engineers, architects, and engineering leadership I've worked alongside.
“Watching Faraz’s journey from being a typical backbencher to becoming a successful and driven professional has been truly inspiring.
I have had the pleasure of seeing him grow, evolve, and achieve remarkable professional milestones, and I couldn’t be prouder of how far he has come.
What stands out about Faraz is that he is not just a typical QA professional who performs manual testing. He has developed strong expertise in test automation, building solutions that automate testing processes, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency. His ability to think beyond conventional testing approaches and focus on automation and continuous improvement truly sets him apart.
Seeing him progress into leadership roles is equally impressive and a testament to his dedication, growth mindset, and commitment to his craft.
Faraz’s journey is a great reminder that your starting point does not define your destination. I am proud to have been part of his journey and look forward to seeing him achieve even greater heights in his career.”
“I had the opportunity to work with Faraz during my time as HR Manager at vativeApps, where he was working as an SQA Lead. Faraz is a responsible and dependable professional who consistently demonstrated strong ownership of his work.
What stood out to me was his leadership ability, professional attitude, and willingness to take responsibility and support his team. He has a structured approach to his work and maintains a positive and collaborative relationship with colleagues.
I would highly recommend Faraz to any organization looking for a reliable professional with strong leadership qualities and a genuine commitment to his work.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Syed Faraz Ahmed, who was my SQA Lead, and it was a great learning experience working under his leadership.
Faraz is a knowledgeable and dedicated professional with a strong understanding of software quality assurance and a keen eye for detail. What I particularly appreciated was his willingness to guide team members, share his knowledge, and support the team in overcoming challenges. His leadership and collaborative approach helped create a positive working environment where learning and continuous improvement were encouraged.
I would highly recommend Faraz to any organization looking for a skilled QA professional and an effective leader who brings both technical expertise and a strong sense of teamwork to the table. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors!”
“It is a true privilege to work with Syed Faraz Ahmed. Throughout my journey in QA, he has been an incredible lead, mentor, and a constant source of support.
Beyond his deep technical expertise in quality assurance, Faraz Bhai brings kindness, patience, and true empathy to the team. He creates an environment where you feel supported, encouraged to learn, and empowered to grow every day.
I’m deeply grateful for his mentorship, and I highly recommend Faraz to any organization looking for an outstanding QA leader!”
“Faraz is an exceptional SQA engineer who seamlessly balances technical depth with outstanding teamwork. From end-to-end product testing and automation to handling large-scale multi-market migrations, Faraz consistently delivers high-standard results. He makes dev-SQA collaboration effortless and always brings a positive, solution-oriented mindset to the table. I'd jump at the chance to work with Faraz again and strongly recommend him to any engineering team.”
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