QA that turns “hope it works” into “know it works.”
I'm Iqra Ilyas. I test web, mobile and AI products for startups and product teams, and tell you whether their quality is good enough to release.
I like hard testing problems. If you have one, write to me at iqrasqa@gmail.com
Caught before release
“Iqra tested the way testing should be done. Every bug came with reproducible steps, screenshots and the expected behaviour. Sharp judgment: she flagged ambiguous requirements before testing and called out fixes that only treated the symptom. Autonomous, honest, consistent, excellent communication. Highly recommended for anyone building a product where “it works” has to be proven. Will hire again.”ReliableCommitted to QualitySolution OrientedBug Reports
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Your users will never read the requirements. I read every line.
Before QA, I worked in a completely different field. I left a better-paying job for an internship at a startup, because I wanted a career I could be proud of. Almost everyone told me I was making a mistake.
I was the only QA there, and nobody could guide me. One person told me about Guru99. So I studied day and night, one topic at a time. I looked up every word I didn’t understand, made my own notes for every topic, and kept writing while I watched testing tutorials.
The office was two hours away. I left home at 7 every morning and took five different rides to get there.
Back then, AI could only answer basic questions. My CEOs said it would become powerful one day. They were right. Today, testing AI products is what I do best, and the people who called my decision a mistake now share my story as an example.
That habit from my first notes never left me. I still read every line until I understand it, and only then do I test it.
What the people I worked with say
Read them on LinkedInOn LinkedInHer feedback directly improved our product.I had the pleasure of having Iqra test [the app], my streaming platform. She provided a detailed QA report prioritized by severity — covering critical signup validation, bank dropdown blockers, and video playback bugs. Clear, professional, and actionable. Her feedback directly improved our product. I highly recommend her for QA testing and product feedback roles.
She doesn’t just run test cases, she thinks like the user who will eventually break the product in ways no one expected.I had the privilege of mentoring Iqra as she grew into the Senior SQA Engineer she is today, and few people bring her level of precision and curiosity to the work. She doesn’t just run test cases, she thinks like the user who will eventually break the product in ways no one expected. Across API, mobile, and web testing, her attention to detail consistently caught issues others missed. She doesn’t just flag bugs, she explains why they matter. Any team in fintech, healthcare, or AI-driven products would be lucky to have her.
She’s organized, detail-oriented, and takes ownership of her work. … She’s also someone you can rely on to get things done properly and on time.I’ve had the pleasure of working with Iqra, and she’s genuinely great at what she does. She’s organized, detail-oriented, and takes ownership of her work. Her approach to testing and the way she communicates with both QA and development teams make working with her really smooth. She’s also someone you can rely on to get things done properly and on time. I’d happily recommend Iqra to any team looking for a skilled and dependable QA professional.
She communicates well, understands requirements quickly, collaborates effectively with the team, and takes ownership of her tasks.I worked with Iqra at [a previous company], and she was always reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering quality work. She communicates well, understands requirements quickly, collaborates effectively with the team, and takes ownership of her tasks. I truly appreciate her professionalism and consistent dedication. Iqra is a valuable QA engineer and a great person to work with.
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On web, mobile, API and database. From a quick smoke test to a full regression suite, manual first, then automated.
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EducationMaster of Information TechnologyUniversity of the Punjab
