Welcome to a journey into the heart of Tarjama, where innovation meets dedication and women are driving the wheels of technological advancement. In this exclusive series of interviews, we’re peeling back the curtain to spotlight the brilliant minds shaping the future of language solutions at Tarjama. Each interview offers a glimpse into the unique experiences, insights, and triumphs of the women who are breaking barriers and redefining them in the tech industry.
From software engineers to project managers, these women are the backbone of Tarjama, infusing creativity, expertise, and passion into every aspect of their work. Join us as we delve into their journeys, exploring the challenges they’ve overcome, the milestones they’ve achieved, and the vision that propels them.
Today, we’re interviewing Nouran Akram, Quality Assurance Engineer at Tarjama&, let’s delve into her story and learn more about her pivotal role within our organization.
- How does your QA professional role contribute to the quality of Tarjama&’s products?
My role contributes to the quality of Trajama&’s products is proven in providing stakeholders with a clear view of the progress we’ve achieved, identifying risks that need mitigation, finding defects that impact the product, and assessing readiness for release to meet client and user needs. It’s important to note that quality is a shared responsibility among QA, developers, product owners, and other tech and business-related roles.
- What methodologies and tools do you use for testing in a tech environment?
We may use various methodologies, but our primary approach is agile testing, which aligns with agile development processes by emphasizing collaboration and continuous feedback. Additionally, we utilize the Cypress tool for test automation.
- Can you share a memorable experience or success story from your work in ensuring product quality?
During my time at Tarjama&, we achieved numerous milestones for the CleverSo product, releasing tens of great features. However, what truly stands out to me is our consistent dedication to improving and enhancing the user experience for all product users. The ongoing commitment to meeting requirements and making our products more user-friendly and efficient impresses me. By reflecting on past behaviors and the current state, you will notice the significant effort behind this work.
- How do you collaborate with other teams to enhance the testing process, especially developers?
Better collaboration follows clear communication. It’s efficient to address any ambiguities by having the courage to ask questions that come to mind. Also, be willing to take on different roles within the team when necessary. Reducing the gap between QA and developers is crucial, particularly for a QA role. This can be achieved by learning more about the programming languages and technologies used in the product’s development. Improved communication will meet your needs more effectively.
- What do you like most/appreciate most about working at Tarjama&?
My honest, direct answer to this would be the people we work with in the tech department. Having proactive, humble, and helpful colleagues makes difficulties simpler.
- What advice do you have for aspiring women in QA or testing roles?
Here are a few points I applied and found helpful during my QA work journey: Don’t hesitate to ask questions; it clears up confusion and leads to creative solutions. Remember, asking for help is not a weakness.
Be an active listener and team player willing to take on different roles as needed; this builds trust and enriches your experience. Get hands-on experience; it’s the best teacher. And be courageous enough to explore new areas of the business and technology.
As we conclude this captivating interview, we invite you to stay tuned for the next installment in our series, where we’ll introduce you to yet another remarkable woman behind tech at Tarjama. Until then, keep dreaming, keep creating, and keep pushing boundaries. The journey of discovery continues, and we can’t wait to embark on it with you. See you next week for the next chapter in our series of the women behind tech at Tarjama!
