GODFREY WAYA

Dallas, TX 469-***-**** ad2yz6@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/godfrey-waya

Software QA Engineer

SUMMARY

● Professional Quality Assurance Engineer with 4+ years experience in a software testing industry working with web-enabling technologies.

● Create and Execute QA test plans, and test cases based on business workflow and user stories in Zephyr

● Conduct test suites for smoke, regression and functional testing in different phases of SDLC.

● Monitor bug solutions, effort and track successes.

● Leveraging my one year of experience in automation testing solutions.

● Proficiency in Java, Selenium, and associated automation technologies.

● Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts, coding standards, and automated testing techniques.

● Ability to develop efficient and maintainable test automation frameworks.

● Basic Understanding of Functional and Regression Test Automation.

● Good knowledge on Selenium suite of Tools (Selenium IDE, Selenium RC, Selenium WebDriver and Selenium Grid).

● Knowledge of Java Programming (Data Types, Variables, Operators, Flow Control Statements, Methods (Built-in as well as User defined), Exception handling, File Handling, Excel file Operations, Database Operations and OOPS concepts)

● Good knowledge on Element Locators, Inspecting Elements and Selenium WebDriver API Commands or Methods.

● Ability to create & execute Test cases using Element Locators and Selenium WebDriver API Commands.

● Analytical forward-thinking Scrum Master offering demonstrable success leading all phases of diverse technology projects; years of computer information systems and finance experience.

● In-depth understanding of the SDLC and Agile Scrum testing methodology.

● Highly experienced in Defect Life Cycle Management. Proficient in various types of testing: Usability, Acceptance, GUI, System, Boundary, Regression, Integration, Cross Browser, Sanity, Smoke, Mobile Compatibility testing.

● Business strategist: plans and manages multimillion-dollar projects, aligning business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements, competitive advantage, and bottom-line gains.

● Excellent communicator: leverages technical, business, and financial insight to communicate effectively with enterprise c-suite executives and their respective teams.

● Known for ability to produce high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed timeline and budgetary targets.

TECHNICAL AND SOFT SKILLS

● Function Test Automation Tools: Selenium.

● Programming Languages: Java.

● Testing Frameworks: Test-NG.

● Test Management: Jira, Zephyr, Confluence, Rally/Agile Central..

● Mobile testing using Android Studio, Xcode and performing beta testing using Test Flight app.

● API: Postman API.

● Database and Tools: MariaDB, PostgreSQL, DBeaver, Oracle SQL.

● Platforms: Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS.

● Web Related: HTML, CSS, Java Script.

● Chrome DevTools, Coogle Mind Map, Zoom, Teams, Slack.

● Amazon Web Services: S3, EC2, Lambda, Elastic Load Balancing, ElastiCache, Auto Scaling, Step Functions.

● Microsoft Office – Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access.

● Data Analysis, DevOps, System Integration, Systems testing, reporting and analysis.

● Good decision-making ability to organizational strategy.

● Demonstrable understanding and experience in working as Scrum Master.

● Ability to work on a team to facilitate, enhance product delivery.

● Knowledge of OS, databases, networks, mobile and cloud technologies.

● Analytical skills, Critical Thinker, and excellent time management skills

● Work well under pressure

● Written Communication Skills, Attention to detail and problem solving

● Risk and Time Management, Analysis and Research. WORK EXPERIENCE

Software QA Engineer

Kodeploy 08/2019 – Present

● Developed automated test scripts for web-based application using Selenium, Java, and associated technologies.

● Created detailed test plans and test cases to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the software

● Work closely with business and technology teams to determine testing requirement

● Create user stories and test cases in Jira

● Execute QA test plans and test cases based on business workflow and user stories

● Conduct test suites for smoke, regression and functional testing in different phases of SDLC

● Report status and provide recommendations on improving QA methodology and Test Environments

● Monitor bug solutions, effort and track successes

● Analyze failures and collaborate with Software Engineers to ensure the root cause is investigated

● Use SQL queries to analyze data in relational database, prepare data for testing and validate data integrity

● Performing API testing using Postman

● Perform User Acceptance testing in a staging environment and post-release verification

● Provide project and or release estimates for QA efforts and QA resource requirements

● Providing weekly testing status reports of production issues

● Interactively participate in release planning, sprint kick-off, sprint review, and retrospectives.

● Client: Bank of The West, Grapevine, Texas.

● Client: Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio Delivery Associate

Diligent Delivering System 09/2018 – 08/2020

Worked with different clients, including Toyota/Lexus, to help rejuvenate the use of agile, specifically Scrum and SAFe, into the parts delivery value chain. Provided businesses with solutions for day-to-day execution and implementation of agile and scrum.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS PROJECTS

● ISTQB Certified Tester (CTFL)

● Certified Software QA Engineer

● AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

● Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE) 11g

● Project Management Professional (PMP)

● Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

● Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

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