Gilbert Byegon

Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 7+ years of experience in manual, automated, and performance testing across web, mobile, and API systems. Strong expertise in Cypress, Postman, and Apache JMeter. Proven track record of reducing regression cycles through automation and improving release quality in Agile environments. Passionate about building scalable test strategies and integrating quality practices early in the SDLC.

Quality Assurance Engineer - MoloMolo Tech Studio - Remote, Germany

(2025-07)

• Designed and implemented Cypress automation frameworks reducing regression time
• Conducted API testing using Postman and automated test workflows
• Performed performance testing using Apache JMeter to identify system bottlenecks
• Managed testing across Dev, QA, UAT, and Production environments
• Develop, document, and maintain functional and non-functional test cases, scripts, and test data
• Formulate Test Strategies by Creating test scenarios, define test data needs, and manage test case creation and execution to ensure software quality
• Review test plans, designs, and requirements to identify gaps and align with project goals of Engineering Systems
• Execute Tests and Manage Defects by doing manual regression tests, identify defects, track issues, and perform regression testing to confirm fixes
• Oversee testing across code branches to ensure consistency and validate updates, prioritize tests that are in hotfix before the release

Software Developer in Test - Micropoint Systems - Nairobi

(2022-04 - 2025-05)

• Applied end-to-end manual testing, test case management, defect management, and reporting, ensuring releases meet production standards
• Conducted performance testing to meet defined exit criteria
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure production-ready releases
• Formulated test strategies, decomposed business and technical requirements into test scenarios, and managed test case creation for web and mobile applications
• Demonstrated strong understanding of the software development lifecycle SDLC and experience with Test-driven Development TDD methodologies such as ATDD and BDD
• Worked closely with developers to resolve issues, incorporating Agile methodologies into testing workflows for faster delivery
• Developed and implemented test plans and strategies aligned with Agile sprint cycles

Software Test Analyst - JKUAT Industrial Park - Nairobi

(2019-05 - 2022-01)

• Spearheaded automation framework implementation reducing manual effort
• Enhanced API Testing: Utilized Postman for API testing, improving API reliability and performance
• Execute and log tests, evaluate results and document deviations from expected results
• Provided mentorship and training to junior developers and testers, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment
• Perform Sanity, System Testing and Regression Testing

ICT Assistant - ICT Authority - Nairobi

(2016-05 - 2018-10)

• Responsible for supporting the implementation of the digital e-learning programme in accordance with approved time schedules and budget guidelines
• Provided technical support and system setup across multiple institutions
• Support the Education ministry and partners to align digital learning interventions with the requirements of the national education system including review of hardware, content and teacher training programmes
• Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Kenyatta University (2010-09 - 2015-12)