Automation Engineer Manual Testing
Resume:
AKEEM
OLALERE
Minneapolis, MN *****
**************@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/akeem-olalere-
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic and results-oriented Senior Automation Engineer with over 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing automated systems. Proven track record of spearheading complex projects from inception to successful completion, resulting in streamlined processes and significant cost savings. Proficient in a variety of automation tools and technologies, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. EDUCATION
Associate degree - Automotive Technology
Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota June 2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Information Technology University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
February 2017
SKILLS
• Selenium WebDriver • Java • Functional Testing
• TestNg • JIRA • API Testing
• Maven • Manual Testing • DevOps
• SQL • Postman • Git
• SDLC • CI/CD • RESTful Assured
• Test Planning • Regression Testing • Test Automation Frameworks EXPERIENCE
QA Automation Engineer
Prime Therapeutics Minnesota
October 2020 - August
2023
• Championed cohesive teamwork among software developers, product owners, and UI designers, ensuring seamless software delivery and achieving a remarkable 50% reduction resulting in higher product quality.
• Assessed features to determine test coverage and risks, leading to the development of targeted testing scenarios that soared test efficiency by 40% and reduced the likelihood of post-release failures.
• Executed in-depth manual testing to evaluate application performance and user interface, resulting in a 30% decrease in user-reported issues and a 25% improvement in overall user experience.
• Developed and carried out a new automation framework utilizing Selenium and Cucumber, culminating in a 40% decline in manual testing time and a 25% increase in test coverage.
• Guided Agile ceremonies, facilitated sprint retrospectives to identify process bottlenecks; implemented solutions that minimized project delays by 30% and enhanced team collaboration, resulting in a 40% decrease in rework.
• Spearheaded bug identification, reporting, and tracking process improvements with the QA team using JIRA; enhanced bug resolution rate by 40% and decreased average resolution time by 25%.
• Engineered and administered automated test scripts for a web application, leveraging Selenium and TestNG; optimized testing processes, saving the team 15 hours weekly and improving overall software quality. Software QA Engineer
Nordstrom Minnesota
June 2018 – September
2020
• Directed the generation of critical test deliverables throughout SDLC, ensuring high-quality software releases; supported the QA Team Lead in developing detailed test plans and scenarios, resulting in a 40% reduction in post-release defects.
• Analyzed System Requirement Specifications and led the comprehensive test documentation process, crafting detailed Test Scenarios, Test Cases, and Defect Reports to ensure seamless software functionality and performance.
• Orchestrated an extensive manual testing initiative involving 20+ test cases to ensure flawless functionality and seamless user experience. As a result, post-launch bug reports dropped by 40%.
• Conducted comprehensive testing on a web application, carefully reporting and tracking bugs until resolution, resulting in a 20% decrease in after-launch bug reports, optimizing user experience and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated with the QA team to identify and prioritize critical bugs using JIRA; reduced bug resolution time by 25% and heightened overall product quality by implementing a thorough bug triage process.
• Orchestrated the development and execution of automated tests using Selenium and TestNG, increasing test coverage by 25% and reducing the time spent on manual testing by 30 hours per week.
• Environment: Windows 7, Windows XP, Apple MacBook Pro Software: Quality Center, SQL Server. IT Help Desk Technician
MTN Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
April 2017 –
December 2017
• Participated in training and workshops to enhance skills and acquire resourceful tools.
• We recorded customer issues on the database to streamline processes and Fastrack resolutions.
• Guided calls using excellent communication skills and a decisive approach.
• Resolved most calls with first contact and escalated remaining calls to appropriate personnel for swift handling.
• I researched the latest technology and products to stay abreast of current trends. CERTIFICATIONS
• Selenium WebDriver Certification
• API Testing Certification
• SQL Certification
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