Ella Kungoane

Work History

Software Tester/Verifier

Detnet South Africa, PTY

Johannesburg

08.2015 - Current

For company specializing in Manufacture of Mining Automation Equipment)
Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
Teamed on planned tests and time-sensitive ad hoc requests.
Verified acceptance by developing and implementing automated (using Squish) and manual application features and regression tests.
Coordinated work with various teams to solve problems and improve efficiency for software testing and automation.
Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
Carried out tests to identify, report and repair bugs and glitches.
Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
Developed, implemented and maintained automated testware for scripts, functions and programs to boost testing efficiency.
Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal software performance and usability.
Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
Create and execute manual and automated test scripts (using Squish) for product and system testing
Interact with development teams to develop strong understanding of product and testing objectives
Conduct software testing functions on changes implemented
Attend software review meetings of functions implemented and changes made
During development process: Test firmware informally with designers to trap programming errors before software is finalized and released
During formal testing: Design test cases to uncover software errors
Verify correct implementation of software
Produce reports on test results
Ensure functional coverage in tests.
With Jira, report defects\bugs as and when they are captured, and we implement Agile Mythology whereby there is daily basis communication & collaboration of testing team, developers, and business teams.
Supervise and coach 3 junior Testers as required.

Everest Projects Recruitment

Johannesburg

06.2013 - 10.2014

Collaborated with 20 QA team members to test software quality through manual and automated testing.
Verified acceptance by developing and implementing automated and manual application features and regression tests.
Teamed on planned tests and time-sensitive ad hoc requests.
Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
Wrote automated test suite for product and provided test coverage analysis.
Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
Developed, implemented and maintained automated testware for scripts, functions and programs to boost testing efficiency.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
Assisted team with development of web-based applications in Agile environment.
Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
Carried out tests to identify, report and repair bugs and glitches.
Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects

Software & SharePoint Engineer/Microsoft SQL Server DBA /Software Project Manager, SQL Server DBA

Central Rand Gold

Johannesburg

10.2007 - 07.2011

As a Software & SharePoint Engineer, performed the following:
With purpose for MOSS solution was to create company’s Intranet used of MOSS application, SQL Server in a Windows server environment implemented all Microsoft Office SharePoint Server related solutions, from installation, configuration, administration and support thereof optimized and updated company’s website with latest updates and news.
After three years at company, started with migration of and implementation of next version (2010) of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
As a Microsoft, :
For all SharePoint related functions:
Setup and maintained all related backup jobs and monitored databases health
Setup and assisted Developers with all relevant SharePoint SQL Server knowledge
Responded to and resolved SQL related support calls telephonically, at users’ sites or via remote connections (desktop and server)
As a Software Project Manager performed following:
Assisted projects deployments and consultants’ work.
Ensured that software development process works as it is intended.
Worked closely with development team in order to facilitate, encourage and prioritize process.
Installed and configured MS Project Server 2010 on a MS SharePoint 2010 Server environment
Utilized EPM Server to manage Project and leads team of Software Developers with current projects and drives planning of all future projects.
I applied knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to ensure they meet project requirements.
In Tibco (SOA technology platform) Product environment, Project managed and led development team to integrate company’s Procurement system with Pastel, what company was using in Finance department.
Worked with both development team and with business stakeholders to ensure that what is being built will match what customer expects and that this development occurs within expected time frame.
Were responsible for status reports to Technology Resource Head of Department
Analyzed information to determine, recommend, and plan type of infrastructure and software equipment modifications to existing and future systems/applications.
Assisted to Identify Support and Software Solutions for company.
Ensured continued forward progress and identified problems as soon as possible.
Were responsible to take step back from those details to look at big picture to evaluate things like risk and accuracy of time estimates.
I also ensure that processes are adhered to so they can get predictable results they desire.
Attends all company mining related data storage database meetings at site to ensure all issues are attended to on time.

Software/Systems Engineer

Ithemba Labs

Johannesburg

06.2005 - 09.2007

Systems Engineer, duties involved operation, administering, and architecture of Windows Server 2003
Included among duties is.
Maintaining and supporting LAN infrastructure on both Windows Server and Linux Server
Administering Active Directory, DHCP & DNS
Managing all Network Security issues including configuring and maintaining using MacAfee System Protection Suite
Administering of Application server, Printer server, running Backup and Restore services across company’s domain.
Installing, customizing, administering and maintaining Microsoft Office SharePoint Server then designed and build company Intranet using SharePoint Portal Server
Other tasks included maintaining and administering company’s telephone calls tracking system and staff main door entry/exit system.
Rendered user support for all IT related activities.
Managed all Microsoft updates & patches for users/clients.
Designed and build company website using Microsoft FrontPage 2003

Software Test Engineer

01.2004 - 05.2005

At Macro to Mainframe
Recorded over 20 scrips a day, maintained and keep track of defects progress.
Assisted software engineers during defect analysis and fix planning.
Created SQL queries to validate test conditions.
Analyzed execution plan of query, and view information related to executed query.

Software Engineer

GTECH Johannesburg

03.1999 - 03.2002

Part of Design and Development of National Lottery System
Modified Existing Swedish and User Interfaces to suit local requirements.
Converted existing GUI Online Interface from JAM to C++
Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements
Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes

Software Test Engineer Consultant

States of America

Chicago

02.1998 - 11.1998

Re-engineering of commercial software package that provided claims management services on national basis for Automotive Claims Business
Modified existing test scripts to fit into latest versions of system
Executed test scripts and recorded defects in SQA manager
Assisted software engineers in execution of integration tests
Assisted Software engineers during defect analysis and fix planning
Created SQL Queries to validate test conditions, analyze execution plan of query and view information related to executed query
Converted User requirements to detailed Functional Specifications for subrogation feature of claims management system using structured analysis
Reviewed Functional Specifications and attended walk-through
Performed inventory assessment of application to verify infrastructure components and creation of requirements
Identified hardware and software components necessary to ensure software will be tested as it will run in production.
Identified and documented functional breakdown of business requirements and defined all inputs which trigger function to be performed and outputs that result
Defined and documented scope, dependencies, assumptions and risks involved with testing of application.
Identified test data necessary to perform regression test, as well as, Year 2000 compliance testing.
Identified and documented conditions to be tested.
In cases where capture playback tool can be utilized, recorded scripts in place of detailed steps.
Reason for leaving Family setback.

Software/Systems Engineer

Financial Services Board

Pretoria

07.1997 - 01.1998

Responsible for providing internal support of Ms Office applications, maintaining existing systems running under Windows environment.
Writing and maintaining applications written in Visual Basic and providing overall support for Windows
Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use
Supported system users, educating employees on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols
Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems
Designed tailored disaster recovery solutions to maintain uptime

IT Management Consultant

Andersen Consulting

Johannesburg

01.1995 - 07.1997

Created telecommunication system that ran under UNIX with use of ORACLE, SQL REPORT WRITER, and ORACLE SQL FORMS
Responsible for designing and building a system that converted old version of a government and stocktaking database into a new version using NATURAL/ADABAS under a UNIX environment.
Analyzed and designed a system that converted old manually ran Welfare system processes into computerized system using VISUAL BASIC, ACCESS, and other related products.

Software Support Engineer

Microsoft

Johannesburg

06.1993 - 01.1995

Provided software support to all clients with all issues with Microsoft products
Managed and monitored intern’s progress and activities
Reason for leaving – Needed to explore a different environment

Software Test Engineer

Microsoft, States of America

Redmond

03.1992 - 12.1992

Responsible for hardware setup, troubleshooting, testing API tests in a networked Windows NT Environment
Performed tests on different X86 and MIPS Machines
Collected and compiled results into an Excel Spreadsheet
Maintained a database to raise bugs from the failing tests
Before each Windows NT shipment, ran setup tests on various machines using floppies, CD ROMS and over the network
Reason for leaving – End of an internship program contract

Computer Lab Monitor

Franklin University

Columbus

01.1992 - 02.1992

Assigned User names and passwords to new students
Trained students on how to use and operate machines
Answered questions related to programming assignments on Macintosh, IBM PC’s and Unix VMS environments
Reason for leaving – Received a contract with Microsoft to start an Internship program
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Summary

Overview

Work History

Software Tester/Verifier

Software & SharePoint Engineer/Microsoft SQL Server DBA /Software Project Manager, SQL Server DBA

Software/Systems Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Software Engineer

Software Test Engineer Consultant

Software/Systems Engineer

IT Management Consultant

Software Support Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Computer Lab Monitor

Education

No Degree - Software Testing Coarse

No Degree - Project Management

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

High School Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Interests

Timeline

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