About Khalid Shahzad

I am a Software Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Data Analytics professional with experience leading reliable, compliant software releases across enterprise environments.

My work combines quality engineering, risk-based testing, traceability, SIT/UAT coordination, production support, and data analytics. I use Python, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI to turn quality and defect data into clear insights that support evidence-based decisions.

Across my career, I have supported global teams, regulatory readiness, audits, dashboards, production support modernization, and continuous improvement in SoX, GxP, and FDA-regulated environments.

KEY SKILLS

Quality Engineering • Quality Assurance • Data Analytics • Python • SQL • Tableau • Power BI • Test Strategy • Traceability • SIT/UAT • Compliance • Production Support

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Data Scientist

Netstratum, NJ | 2024–Present

Software Quality Engineering/Assurance Manager

QuidelOrtho (former J&J), NJ | 2016–2023

Senior Lead IT Specialist / Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

IBM Global Services at AT&T/T-Mobile | 2000–2016

Professional Experience

• Netstratum, NJ | Data Scientist, Part-Time | 2024–Present

Analytics projects, ETL, data cleaning, dashboards, and AI/ML models using Python, Tableau, and Power BI.

• QuidelOrtho, NJ | Software Quality Engineering/Assurance Manager | 2016–2023

Led software quality, production support, defect analysis, dashboards, compliance readiness, and global tool training.

• IBM-GBS at AT&T/T-Mobile | Senior Lead IT Specialist | 2000–2016

Managed quality across complex enterprise applications, large-scale requirements, test artifacts, integrations, global teams, and release support.

Selected Projects & Impact

• Data Analytics & Dashboards

Built interactive Tableau and Power BI dashboards using cleaned and structured datasets to support management decision-making, KPI tracking, and quality insights.

• Quality & Production Support Modernization

Supported QA and production support modernization through governance routines, RACI roles, RAID logs, defect triage, release readiness, and hyper-care practices.

• Defect Analysis & Reporting Automation

Analyzed multi-year production defect data using Python and automated routine reporting for test status and open defects, reducing manual dashboard/reporting effort.

Achievements, Certifications & Education

A summary of professional awards and certifications, graduate education, and additional technical training supporting my work in software quality, analytics, compliance, and enterprise technology.

Awards

• Ericsson Best Software Developer Award

• T-Mobile Excellence Award

• AT&T Comet Award — four-time recipient

• QuidelOrtho Team Leadership Award

Education

• M.S. in Data Science — Eastern University

• M.S. in Computer Science — American University

• M.S. in Applied Mathematics, minor in Statistics — Quaid-i-Azam University

Certifications & Training

• Cloud:

AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Cloud Foundation, Google Digital Cloud

• Analytics & BI:

Tableau Desktop Specialist

• Quality & ALM:

IBM Rational Quality Manager, IBM Rational ClearQuest, Tricentis Tosca AS1 & AS2

• Agile & Scrum:

Professional Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Master

• Software Testing:

ISTI Software Tester, Test Manager, and Test Automator

• Management:

IOPM Project Manager, Product Manager, and Program Manager

Let’s Connect!

Thank you for visiting my personal website. Feel free to reach out for professional networking, career opportunities, collaboration, or conversations related to software quality, data analytics, compliance, and technology leadership.

Email: KhalidShahzad009@gmail.com

Location: Howell, New Jersey - USA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalid-shahzad-83611513