Scrum Master Quality Assurance

DAN KIFUMBI

Waterloo, Ontario N*L *S*, Canada

*******@*******.*** / 416-***-****

WWW: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankifumbib862238a/

SUMMARY

International Professional Analyst - Scrum Master – Innovative Leader

Bilingual Quality Assurance Analyst with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in Software Testing and Development. Expert in testing multi-tier applications across various stages of the QA lifecycle, utilizing both black box and white box testing techniques. Adept at both manual and automated testing strategies, offering a dynamic understanding of quality assurance processes.

Highly skilled in data analysis and exceptionally communicative, fostering seamless collaboration with development teams to identify and resolve issues efficiently. Dedicated to enhancing product quality and user satisfaction through meticulous testing and innovative problem-solving.

SKILLS

Expert with SQL queries, ETL

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Client Acceptance Testing (CAT)

HP Quality Center, HP Quick Test Professional

FogBuzz, Spira Test, Cucumber

Test Planning and Execution

Test Automation (JENKINS; API; PostMan)

Scrum Master Skills (PSM I)

Test Documentation (JIRA; HPQC)

QA life cycle via black box using Mercury

Computer Programming

Cross-Functional Collaboration

SDLC – Waterfall and Agile teams

EXPERIENCE

Senior Bilingual Quality Assurance Analyst / TELUS Health - Toronto, Ontario 06/2019 - 01/2024

Ensuring high-quality software delivery and optimizing Agile methodologies

Worked within cross-functional teams (Developers, QA, BSA and BA) closely integrated with development and product owners to assist in Test planning and execution.

Participated in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Assisted Scrum Master, Product owner with stories identification and cleanup from Sprint and product backlog

Designed and developed test strategies based on User Story definition and performed manual testing.

Prepared User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test plans; test documentation (test functions, test cases, scripts), based upon risk analysis to ensure optimal use of testing time while adhering to UAT policies, standards, and procedures.

Analyzed, designed, proposed and recommended improvements to our existing QA test processes by implementing new Drug Programs to automate using automation and Web service tools such as: JENKINS, API, POSTMAN, SOAPUI.

Worked with internal Teams and clients to understand project features and requirements and create and refine test scenarios.

Conducted detailed analysis of business requirements and developed test plans to ensure quality assurance.

Demonstrated extensive experience with leading several members of my QA teams during Client Acceptance Testing (CAT)

Senior Bilingual Agile QA Analyst / Home Hardware Stores Ltd, Jacobs - Waterloo, Ontario 05/2018 - 06/2019

Actively participated and assisted in pointing / estimation process in Sprint/Release planning, Sprint retrospective, Daily Stand up sessions to provide test complexity based on success criteria.

Gathered requirements, developed test cases and test scripts, new feature functionality to enhance systems flexibility, reliability, maintainability and quality software development.

Worked on problems that require to consider wide variety of factors and using initiative and judgment to get them fixed.

Validated French components and functionality within POS systems.

Collaborated closely with development and business analysis teams to define testable requirements and maintain consistent feedback loop.

Evaluated test results against acceptance criteria to determine successful completion of the sprint increment.

Developed and maintained test plans, cases, scripts, and data for manual and automated testing.

Oversaw test cases, defects, and progress using FogBugz, JIRA and KANBAN facilitating transparent communication and traceability.

Bilingual Quality Assurance Analyst / TELUS Health - Mississauga, Ontario 08/2011 - 05/2018

Executed manual and automated tests to validate functionality, performance and security to confirm product readiness: The tests consisted of submitting Clients EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), PR (Paper Reimbursement), Dental and DECM (Integrated Paper) claims through ECS (Electronic Claim submission) tool, PR and DECM Applications.

Extensively use HP Quality Centre (ALM) to export and execute test cases as well as defect tracking and defect reporting.

Assisted in design and implementation of software enhancements and feature updates, ensuring alignment with customer needs

Worked closely with QA teams to reproduce reported issues and provide detailed technical documentation, expediting issue resolution

Organized folders in Quality Center to track all testing activities and logged all defects using Quality Center/ALM.

Used CAIL or Drug Engine tool to set up client’s DATA before performing any tests.

Developed and maintained test plan including prioritization of testing activities to meet project objectives.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Glendon College - Toronto, Ontario

LANGUAGES

English:

French:

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)

Expert Scrum Master Certification on Scrum Study (in progress)

Agile Project Management from Google on Coursera (2024)

Agile Development and Scrum from IBM on Coursera (2023)

Scrum Master Profession from SkillUp EdTech on Coursera (2023)

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Mercury tools like Jira, HP Quality Center, HP Quick Test Professional, FogBuzz, Spira Test, Cucumber.

Expert with SQL queries, ETL, Back-End testing, UAT methodology, procedures and standards. Results-driven Agile Quality Assurance Analyst with extensive experience in UAT and Scrum Master roles.

Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

Demonstrated extensive experience leading several members of my QA teams during Client Acceptance Testing (CAT).

Proven experience in retail application testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks.

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

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