Akan Antia

I am an ISTQB Certified QA Test Analyst with over 12 years’ experience delivering high-quality manual and automated testing solutions. Skilled in modern test automation tools like Playwright, Cypress.io, Katalon Studio, and Postman, I have a strong track record of optimising testing strategies across public sector, healthcare, fintech, and retail environments.

Currently enhancing my cloud and DevOps skills with AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator) certification, alongside building expertise in Python scripting to support modern QA workflows. I am passionate about delivering scalable, reliable, and efficient testing solutions in Agile and Waterfall environments.

I bring strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative approach to every project. Seeking permanent or contract QA roles where I can add immediate value through automation, cloud-based testing, and strategic quality delivery.

ISTQB Certified Software Test Analyst with 12+ years’ hands-on experience across manual and automated testing. Skilled in designing and executing test strategies using Cypress, Playwright, Katalon Studio, and Postman, with a strong focus on API, UI, and cloud-integrated testing.

Experienced in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall environments across public sector, banking, healthcare, and retail sectors. Proven track record of optimising regression cycles, improving automation coverage, and enhancing delivery pipelines with Azure DevOps and CI/CD integration.

Currently expanding expertise into Microsoft Azure (AZ-104 certification in progress) and Python scripting to strengthen QA-DevOps collaboration.

BSc (Hons) Agriculture – University of Ilorin, NG.

Complemented by a broad range of industry certifications:

Automation Tools:

• Playwright 102 & 101 Certificates – LambdaTest (Valid until 2027 & 2026)
• Cypress 101 Certificate – LambdaTest (Valid until 2026)
• Postman API Expert Badge – Postman (2025)
• Katalon Studio Practitioner, Professional & Expert Certifications (2024)

Performance Testing:

• JMeter Pro Certification – 90% (2024)
• BlazeMeter Pro Certification – 93% (2024)

Testing, Project Management & Business Analysis:

• BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile (2015)
• PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate – APMG International (2012)
• ISEB Certificate in Business Analysis (2012)
• ISEB ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (2009)
• ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing (2007)

Currently pursuing AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification and Python scripting for cloud-integrated automation.