Ashley Naidoo
Software Quality Analyst
Durban
Summary
Results-driven Software Quality Assurance Analyst with a proven track record at Derivco & currently Games Global Limited, enhancing software quality through meticulous test case development and effective defect tracking with 9.5 years of experience in software quality and the igaming industry. Skilled in SQL and manual testing, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and process improvement, ensuring compliance with industry standards while boosting customer satisfaction through rigorous user acceptance testing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Games Global
DURBAN
01.2021 - Current
- Developed reusable test scripts for efficient execution of repetitive test cases across multiple platforms and environments.
- Assessed security vulnerabilities by conducting thorough penetration testing, ensuring software applications were free from potential threats and risks.
- Validated database integrity by executing complex SQL queries as part of backend testing efforts.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new technologies and applying acquired skills to effectively test various software applications across diverse industries.
- Lead a remote QA team based in india coordinating testing activities across multiple time zones
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Derivco
DURBAN
12.2016 - 01.2021
- Reduced defect rates with thorough test case creation and execution for various projects.
- Aided in the selection of appropriate QA tools and technologies, considering project requirements and budget constraints.
- Communicated effectively with cross-functional teams, facilitating timely resolution of reported defects while maintaining a positive working relationship among team members.
- Collaborated with development teams to address defects promptly and improve overall product performance.
- Conducted comprehensive regression testing for each release cycle, ensuring seamless system upgrades without compromising functionality.
- Accelerated issue resolution through detailed documentation of steps to reproduce reported defects, enabling developers to quickly understand and fix problems encountered during testing phases.
- Contributed to continuous process improvement initiatives, recommending enhancements to the QA workflow based on lessons learned from past projects.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by staying up-to-date with evolving regulations, guidelines, and best practices in software quality assurance.
- Enhanced software quality by meticulously reviewing code and identifying potential flaws.
- Streamlined testing processes, implementing automation tools to increase efficiency in detecting issues.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by conducting end-to-end user acceptance testing on all new products and features.
- Participated actively in Agile Scrum meetings, consistently meeting sprint goals and contributing valuable insights during planning sessions.
- Mentored junior analysts, sharing best practices in software testing methodologies and techniques.
- Supported project managers in establishing realistic timelines by providing accurate estimates for QA tasks and deliverables.
- Improved overall product reliability with rigorous stress and load testing to identify potential bottlenecks and areas of improvement.
Education
Diploma - Information And Communication Technology
Damelin
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Postman tool
Manual testing
SQL
Functional testing
Regression testing
Mobile app testing
Test planning
Software development life cycle
User acceptance testing
Test case development
Integration testing
Defect tracking
Cross-browser testing
Test estimation
System testing
Windows operating system
Test environment setup
Usability testing
Requirements analysis
Test data management
Certification
ISTQB® Certified Tester, Foundation Level
Timeline
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Games Global
01.2021 - Current
ISTQB® Certified Tester, Foundation Level
12-2017
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Derivco
12.2016 - 01.2021
Diploma - Information And Communication Technology
Damelin
04.2001 -