QA Specialist with Manual & Automated Testing Expertise

Nosipho Petronella Ndelu

Durban, South Africa ***6

H:(073-******* C:(069-******* E: *************@*****.*** WWW: Personal Website

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly skilled QA Specialist with 2+ years of comprehensive experience in manual and automated testing of software applications. Strong foundation in test planning, execution, and defect tracking using tools like Jira, Postman, and Selenium. Proven ability to strategize and implement process improvements that significantly enhance efficiency and productivity. Seeking to leverage expertise in quality assurance and development fundamentals to drive product reliability.

SKILLS

• Postman

• Selenium

• SoapUI

• Excel

• Jira

• Click UP

• Time management

• Attention to detail

• Problem-solving

• Excellent communication

• Analytical thinking

• Time management abilities

WORK EXPERIENCE

QUALITY ASSURANCE REVIEWER 02/2025 to Current

eCogra - Durban, LaLucia, 4051

Analyzed software applications through extensive testing to detect and document defects effectively.

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Analyzed project requirements and developed specific test cases and scenarios to validate performance and reliability.

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Conducted thorough analysis and contributed to the formulation of quality assurance standards and procedures.

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Analyzed and detailed issues accurately, providing clear reproduction steps to support troubleshooting efforts

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Developed and executed test plans that encompassed a variety of testing methodologies, enhancing overall product reliability.

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Conducted systematic reviews of software applications to ensure compliance with established quality standards.

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COMPLIANCE GAMES TESTER 04/2023 to 12/2024

eCogra - Durban, LaLucia, 4051

Performed comprehensive manual testing on software applications to identify and resolve bugs and issues.

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• Collaborated in crafting test plans aimed at ensuring complete functionality assessment. Crafted clear and detailed bug reports to facilitate efficient resolution by development teams.

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• Executed SQL queries to validate and maintain accuracy of database information. Generated comprehensive test results and deliverable summaries to facilitate seamless production implementation.

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Facilitated implementation of agile practices throughout software development life cycle to improve team collaboration.

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Assured accuracy of fixes while partnering with developers to deepen comprehension of project technicalities.

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INTERN 04/2020 to 02/2021

Astel Systems - Durban, LaLucia, 4051

Designed and implemented robust software solutions to enhance application functionality using MVC and C# .NET.

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Leveraged Git to enhance version control and facilitate seamless team collaboration in software projects.

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Executed debugging processes to identify and rectify coding issues, ensuring optimal performance.

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Engineered user-friendly applications to enhance functionality and improve user experience.

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Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to support seamless mobile application integration.

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Developed robust database structures to enhance data security and operational efficiency.

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Conducted thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to established coding standards and best practices.

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Developed and implemented unit tests to enhance software reliability and ensure quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.

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EDUCATION

Mangosuthu Univeristy of Technology - Durban, Umlazi National Diploma Information Technology

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES

• ISTQB (Inprogress)

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