Linde Rahulani

Results-driven QA professional with 11+ years of experience leading quality assurance across the full SDLC in Agile environments. Proven ability to define test strategies, mentor QA teams, and deliver high-quality software aligned to business goals. Expert in automation, API testing, CI/CD, and defect governance with a strong focus on continuous improvement and scalable solutions.

Specialist QA - Vodacom

(2025-01)

• Lead QA efforts and mentor testers, driving a strong quality culture
• Define and execute end-to-end test strategies aligned to delivery timelines
• Own quality governance, reporting, and release readiness decisions
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing
• Drive automation frameworks and integrate into CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business-aligned outcomes

Software Tester - Trenstar

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Acted as QA lead for automation and API testing initiatives
• Designed and executed automated and manual test plans
• Mentored junior QA engineers and guided testing standards
• Integrated automation into CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborated with cross-functional Agile teams

Senior Test Analyst - Veloz Fleet

(2025-01)

• Owned end-to-end QA delivery in a startup environment
• Defined test scope, traceability, and release quality standards
• Executed UI, API, and backend testing
• Managed defects and supported UAT sign-off

Software Engineer (QA) - Cisco

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Developed automated regression tests improving coverage and efficiency
• Led defect management and root cause analysis initiatives
• Improved CI/CD processes and deployment quality
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve critical defects

BSc - Computing - University of South Africa

NIDP - Tshwane University of Technology