Senior Test Analyst - Paycorp Holdings _ ATM Solution
(2018-10)
- Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for regression, functional, and integration testing
- Enhance and refactor existing automated test scripts to support new features and system enhancements
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality validation
- Evaluate and recommend automation tools, frameworks, and best practices to improve test efficiency
- Analyse business and system requirements to create test cases, test data, and test scenarios
- Execute manual and automated test cases across multiple environments (system, integration, UAT, regression)
- Provide accurate test effort estimations and contribute to project test planning
- Validate system behaviour and performance against defined requirements and specifications
- Identify, log, and manage defects through to resolution in collaboration with development and business teams
- Conduct root cause analysis to improve test coverage and prevent recurring defects
- Provide regular test progress, quality metrics, and automation coverage reports to project stakeholders
- Work closely with developers, business analysts, and solution architects to ensure requirements are testable and quality risks are mitigated
- Support and mentor team members in automation practices and technical testing techniques
- Contribute to procedure guides, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing within the team
- Continuously review test processes, frameworks, and tools to identify improvement opportunities
- Stay current with emerging test automation technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices
- Proactively suggest and implement innovative solutions to enhance test coverage, speed, and reliability In training with the Company Security Team : Security Administrator - Paycorp Holdings _ ATM Solution
(2024-07)
Currently in a mentorship Program with the Security Manager.
- Conducted security audits to ensure compliance with frameworks such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR
- Performed vulnerability assessments, identified potential risks, and implemented corrective actions to mitigate security gaps
- Applied security patches and system updates to address vulnerabilities and maintain secure operations
- Assisted in developing remediation strategies and recommendations to enhance overall IT security posture
Senior Test Analyst - FNB eBucks
(2015-08 - 2018-09)
- Execute test scripts, observe and record results, and identify, log, and track defects
- Maintain and organize test execution logs and test results for audit and reporting purposes
- Design and create tests for retesting corrected defects or updated requirements
- Prepare and maintain detailed test plans and test scripts, including those for automated testing tools (SoapUI, Selenium)
- Ensure high quality and accuracy of testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle
- Provide regular feedback to the Test Manager, ensuring work aligns with schedules and quality standards
- Conduct functional and regression testing for eBucks mobile and online applications
- Perform testing for CRM systems, ensuring robustness and usability
Lead Test Analyst - Sage Pastel Evolution / Sage
(2007-10 - 2014-07)
- Conducted functional, regression, and system testing for POS Systems, ERP systems, Municipal Billing, Retail, Business Intelligence, Procurement systems, and SMS modules
- Defined, documented, and maintained test requirements and developed detailed test plans
- Executed test cases, logged and tracked defects, and verified resolutions in collaboration with support teams
- Reviewed product documentation and validated system functionality against requirements
- Performed data validation and verification using SQL, ensuring consistency between front-end and database tables
- Conducted stress testing and bulk testing during the implementation of new releases across the organization
- Developed scripts and workarounds for users when issues could not be resolved in the next BETA release
Project Manager – Municipal Billing Application - Sage Pastel Evolution / Sage
(2014-08 - 2015-07)
- Managed the planning, execution, and delivery of the Municipal Billing Application project, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and deadlines
- Prepared Project Initiation Documentation and developed detailed project plans, including resource allocation and work estimates
- Monitored project progress, tracked activities against plans, and updated schedules to reflect approved changes
- Maintained and delivered detailed and summary progress and status reports to the Test Manager and stakeholders
- Liaised with project team members to resolve issues and ensure smooth workflow throughout the development cycle
- Provided daily progress updates and ensured all project deadlines were met
- Ensured accurate completion of staff timesheets and resource tracking
