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About me
I am a resourceful, hardworking and goal-oriented professional with decades of experience in software testing, project management and quality assurance. I promote the importance of software testing, developing industry best practices, encouraging research and developing exceptionally high standards and professionalism. I have experience as Agile Solution Manager, Delivery Manager, Software Test Engineer, Test Maturity Assessment Specialist, and End-to-End Traceability Specialist. I am now seeking the opportunity to share my experience and learn from colleagues in a new testing environment.
Superpowers
Test PlanningTest ExecutionProgram ManagementQuality Assurance
I have developed my skills into professional job roles, managing projects, scope, marketing and finances with a range of clients. I have planned and managed the construction process, handled schedules, staff, inspections and budgets. I have collaborated with architects and engineers, communicated with clients and contractors, and coordinated subcontractors and suppliers to deliver projects on time and budget. Additionally, I have also provided handyman services such as plumbing installation and upkeep, electrical repairs, interior decorating, general repairs and gardening. I have also provided furniture restoration services, liaising on requirements and providing quotes, sourcing materials, completing work and providing key advice for aftercare.
Key responsibilities
Manage projects
Communicate with clients
Coordinate subcontractors
Source materials
Key achievements
Developed professional skills
Managed construction process
Negotiated scope of work
Attracted restoration clients
Jan, 2018
Dec, 2019
private sa
Sustainable
Healthcare Services
My key responsibilities include leading a comprehensive care plan, including transportation to appointments, administering medications, preparing meals and assisting with feeding, and the provision of general companionship. I have also utilised my strong communication skills and active listening, and delivered progress reports and constructive feedback.
Key responsibilities
Led comprehensive care plan
Transportation to appointments
Administering medications
Preparing meals
Key achievements
Strong communication skills
Active listening
Progress reports
Constructive feedback
Jan, 2014
Dec, 2017
software test manager and test engineer
Technology
Software Solutions
I have facilitated CI/CD into the broader DevOps practices, implemented One Page Dashboards for advanced progress tracking and reporting, established end-to-end area testing strategy and approach for all applications, and identified business capability gaps. I have also handled CTPI Maturity Assessment, consulted and advised test managers, managed Agile methodology initiatives, aligned testing practices with automation needs and managed multiple software development projects. My goal is to improve test quality and deliver optimised solutions.
Key responsibilities
CTPI Maturity Assessment
Project testing approach
Test reporting
Agile methodology
Key achievements
CI/CD DevOps
One Page Dashboards
Test Process view
Business capability gaps
Jan, 2008
Dec, 2014
senior test engineer and delivery manager
Financial Services
Software Testing
I was a Senior Test Engineer and Delivery Manager in this role for 7 years. I have delivered projects for a wide range of organisations in banking, healthcare and insurance, established end-to-end area testing strategy, devised an effective tools strategy, handled testing for Calypso 10.2 upgrade, designed and implemented hardware and software test methodologies, handled CTPI, developed test strategy and planning activities, managed customer expectations, led training and mentoring of staff, drove traceability activities, and managed the relationship between MtoM, third-party and the client.
Key responsibilities
Devised tools strategy
Handled CTPI
Developed test strategy
Managed customer expectations
Key achievements
Delivered projects
Established end-to-end testing
Devised tools strategy
Handled Calypso upgrade
Apr, 2014
Jul, 2014
agile solutions and testing consultant
Sustainable
Agile Solutions
As an Agile Solutions and Testing Consultant, I have successfully deployed adaptive governance and practices to substantially improve the development process. I have effectively managed projects, providing visibility and collaborating across the organisation, and have possessed a thorough command of contemporary Agile project management and team leadership practices. I have ideated and delivered methods for delivery/deployment, ensuring cross-organisational and stakeholder consensus, and have developed working agreements to ensure tough decisions, issue escalation, and change requests were well managed. Additionally, I have delivered test outsourcing, with client commitment extending across the scope of multiple projects.
Key responsibilities
Deployed governance
Managed projects
Delivered methods
Developed agreements
Key achievements
Improved development
Provided visibility
Contemporary practices
Ensured consensus
Jan, 2007
Dec, 2008
test manager
Financial Services
Banking
I was a Test Manager in this role for two years. I was responsible for coordinating all work requests into one portfolio, defining scope and strategy, and implementing new Banking Products in Namibia. I created a master system test plan and processes, and managed the testing lifecycle, registering on Quality Centre, following test processes through SDLC, managing root cause analysis and delivering the defect management report. I also delivered comprehensive compliance for test cases and methodologies, and regular reporting and feedback.
Key responsibilities
Coordinating work requests
Creating test plan
Delivering compliance
Regular reporting
Key achievements
Implementing new banking products
Managing test lifecycle
Root cause analysis
Defect management report
Jan, 2006
Dec, 2007
software quality assurance engineer
Technology
Software QA
I was a Software Quality Assurance Engineer in this role for 2 years. My main responsibilities include providing far-ranging assistance for Software Development Life Cycle Methodology implementation, implementing Quality Assurance concepts, guiding Quality Assurance Audits and performing Quality Audits on Projects and Reviews, and aiding CMMI Level 3 implementation. My achievements include defining and implementing effective testing strategies, implementing test methodology and conducting Test Assessments using TPI and TMAP models, as well as developing comprehensive test training material and courses to ensure best practices across staff.
Key responsibilities
SDLC Methodology implementation
QA concepts implementation
QA Audit guidance
Quality Audits
Key achievements
Testing strategies definition
Test methodology implementation
Test Assessment conduction
Test training material development
Jan, 2001
Dec, 2006
quality assurance specialist
Industrial
Quality Assurance
I have 6 years of experience as a Quality Assurance specialist. My key responsibilities include implementing four-phase testing methodology, driving test process improvement, delivering Performance Enhancement Programme Assessment, and spearheading the design and maintenance of department's intranet. My key achievements include creating measurable, repeatable processes, instilling corporate understanding of best practices, handling scheduling and quality checks, and reporting results of assessment. I have also led the Metropolitan File and Data Management POC project.
Key responsibilities
Implemented four-phase testing
Drove test process improvement
Delivered Performance Assessment
Spearheaded intranet design
Key achievements
Created measurable processes
Instilled corporate understanding
Handled scheduling and checks
Reported assessment results
Jan, 1997
Dec, 2001
system test manager
Technology
System Test
I was in this role for 5 years. I have implemented a four-phase testing methodology, driven test process improvement, delivered Performance Enhancement Programme Assessment, and spearhead the design and maintenance of the department's intranet. I have created measurable, repeatable processes, instilled corporate understanding of best practices, measured effectiveness, and provided a test organisation resource group for ongoing support.
Key responsibilities
Implemented testing methodology
Drove test process improvement
Delivered Performance Assessment
Spearheaded intranet design
Key achievements
Created repeatable processes
Instilled best practices
Measured effectiveness
Provided ongoing support
Jan, 1987
Dec, 1997
internal auditor
Financial Services
Audit
I was an Internal Auditor for 11 years. I implemented a four-phase testing methodology, driven test process improvement, delivered Performance Enhancement Programme Assessment, and spearheaded the design and maintenance of the department's intranet. My achievements include creating measurable processes, instilling corporate understanding, handling scheduling and quality checks, and reporting assessment results.