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Margaret Mashambanhaka

Senior Test Analyst
Johannesburg

Summary

Seasoned Test Analyst with 10 years of experience designing and implementing quality assurance tests. Evaluated test objectives to develop and implement test procedures optimized for relevant results. Reported on test results and suggested interpretations relevant to product applications and further test development. Oriented towards streamlining testing and reporting processes to lower costs and optimize production efficiency. Test Analyst experienced in developing and implementing quality assurance tests within banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Telecommunication,Media and Broadcasting, Food and Beverages. Identified optimal procedures and produced reports to provide interpretations relevant to production and further testing. Dedicated to optimizing production cost-efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Test Analyst

MTN
Johannesburg
10.2021 - Current
  • Documented current production methods to identify points of limitation to target for quantification through testing procedures.
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
  • Directed team members to follow specific testing standards and guidelines as outlined in project requirements.
  • Evaluated data sets from multiple test implementations to determine and account for standard variance in test results.
  • Worked closely with different departments to develop innovative solutions to functionality issues.
  • Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
  • Met with quality assurance, developers and project managers to assess scope and sequence of project.
  • Identified bugs and issues within system and applied troubleshooting techniques for mitigation purposes.
  • Create BDD test scenarios
  • Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
  • Checked configuration files and logs to uncover root causes of problems.
  • Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality.
  • Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
  • Participate in BDD and PI Planning sessions
  • Work closely with major banks while testing recharge via bank journeys
  • Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages.
  • Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.

Senior SQA Analyst

Discovery Bank
Sandton
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Consulted manuals and process documents to investigate malfunctions.
  • Participated in departmental meetings to establish short- and long-term strategy.
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
  • Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
  • Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
  • Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
  • Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
  • Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Testing Foreign exchange systems

Senior Test Analyst/Quality Assurance Lead Tester

Hyphen Technology( First Rand Group)
Sandton
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
  • Documented current production methods to identify points of limitation to target for quantification through testing procedures.
  • Evaluated data sets from multiple test implementations to determine and account for standard variance in test results.
  • Provided each staff member with exemplary training to help improve departmental efficiency and boost understanding of respective job duties.
  • Understand the Business Requirement and Functional Specifications
  • E-commerce payment Gateway testing. Key Cloak identity and Access management. Sassa/FNB ewallet payment API Testing. FNB Eswatini Bank Deposit Notification Testing.
  • Online Payments / Transactions updates. Fund and portfolio Switch Testing.
  • Liaising with clients and stakeholder for BRS and environment readiness.
  • Designing Test Cases and Test Scenarios
  • Preparing Test Report in Excel.
  • Working closely with stakeholders Project Managers, Developers and Product Owners





Senior SQA Test Analyst

Telkom
Centurion
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Take part in requirement review with the development team, client and business analyst
  • Create, Execute, and Maintain Test Cases in AlM.
  • Link Test Cases from test plan to test lab.
  • Update Regression test pack and execute test cases.
  • Test and Verify Self Service Access on Different mobile devices (iOS, Androids, Windows mobile)
  • Test Telkom Certificate verification on BYOD mobile devices
  • Test Access `Telkom VPN group for registered and unregistered devices
  • Test Register WIFI Access for employees and quest portal into the network
  • Document User Guide for training new users.
  • Help test software to meet functional objectives of the business
  • Support Cross-functional team for on-board and off-board testing activities
  • Identify and Analyze defects and assign them to responsible parties for resolution
  • Track, monitor, and validate defect resolution.
  • Identify, Escalate risks and Issues when necessary
  • ⦁ Document test results / Test Evidence for audit purposes.

Senior Test Analyst/ Team Leader

Multichoice Africa
Randburg
05.2016 - 06.2018

⦁ Allocate daily tasks to team members
⦁ System testing and In Country Go-Live support
⦁ Send team Progress Reports to relevant stakeholders.
⦁ Consolidate Team Test Results and send to In-Country GMs
⦁ Reporting on Clarity UAT Users performance and progress
⦁ Assist other team members when they need help
⦁ Document system workaround that can assist the team
⦁ Train new resources in the team.
⦁ Allocate daily tasks to the test analyst in the team.
⦁ Conduct quarterly one-on one performance sessions
⦁ Review CVs and Conduct interviews when required.
⦁ Facilitate team discussions and decision-making meetings (Daily stand ups, Sprint prioritization discussions, Build Go OR No meetings, Country Roll out planning).
⦁ Conduct post Go-live retrospectives with the teams and In Countries GMs.
⦁ Liaise with Account managers for additional test requirements and Configuration documents reviews.
⦁ Executing test cases and record test results.
⦁ Work Closely with the BAs/Process Analyst to analyse BRS.
⦁ Provide trainers with systems support for all Multichoice countries.
⦁ Review Defects from the Testers and in Country users before logging them on the defect management system.
⦁ Conduct In - Country End Users System Test Proceedings
⦁ Manage Test Exit Criteria Documentation.
⦁ Review Peer’s Test Completion Reports
⦁ Integration Testing with SAP Team
⦁ Analyse Business Requirements Specification (BRS) and write test cases for new Builds items.
⦁ Assist Clarity Trainers with Systems issues.
⦁ Conduct Smoke Test, Post new build deployments.
⦁ Prepare Test Data

⦁ Test new build items and retention offers
⦁ Execute Data Migration Testing.
⦁ Extract Data from database for Testing.
⦁ Review Finance Test Scenarios to ensure 100% Test Coverage.
⦁ Conduct Role based management testing.
⦁ Assist Naspers Auditors with Test Coverage reviews and test procedures.
⦁ Allocate Corporate Tester to travel in Countries for testing and system support.
⦁ Data Clean Ups Post Clarity Go-live

Test Analyst, IT

Shoprite (Deloitte)
Johannesburg - Woodmead
12.2015 - 04.2016

⦁ Create test plans based on the business processes.
⦁ Write and updates test cases on HPQC
⦁ Execute tests and document incidents.
⦁ Analyse tests results and escalate issues to relevant resources.
⦁ Monitor SLA for different stake holders
⦁ Execute regression test
⦁ Assist Accenture Testing Team with AACT and Adhoc Report Testing
⦁ Support Security and Role Configuration on Employee Central (SAP SuccessFactors)
⦁ Support Negative and Positive Time on KRONOS/SAP HR
⦁ Identify and highlight quality discrepancies on systems or handsets before implementation.
⦁ Ensure that testing is conducted in accordance with the test criteria
⦁ User Acceptance testing, Functional and Usability testing

SAP Test Specialist

SABMiller (Deloitte)
Johanesburg
10.2015 - 11.2015


⦁ Supporting and embedding the agreed testing strategy for the on-going regression testing for existing live sites using the Global Template
⦁ Supporting the effective setup of the in-country business and IS teams required to facilitate the regression testing of Global Solution change derived from new deployments
⦁ Ensuring that each existing Global Template country has appropriate testing plans, resource plans, scenarios and scripts to undertake regression testing
⦁ Development and maintenance of regression testing policies and procedures
⦁ Supporting the global regression plan (covering all existing Global Template organizations) from outset to success to confirm new functionality is tested and fit for purpose
⦁ Perform Global Regression Scripts Reviews
⦁ Fix SAP HCM Time Management Defects
⦁ Driving the defect management process and working with Development and Deployment teams to ensure that defects are resolved, and code is redeployed for re-test in a timely manner
⦁ Building working relationships with in-country IS and business key users to facilitate the completion of regression activities
⦁ Maintaining an understanding of on-going deployment activity, and identifying alignment of existing Global Template functionality with any new deployment driven functionality
⦁ Developing an understanding of SAP Solution Manager in order to support the regression testing of the Global Template and new demand
⦁ Providing consultancy inputs on the approach and toolset usage for regression testing
⦁ Support risk assessments on proposed changes and identify ways to eliminate or mitigate risks
⦁ Work with Training Development Specialists to update Global Template training materials where functionality is being added or changed and affects end users
⦁ Apply a pragmatic approach to regression testing delivery and be able to articulate and manage associated risks

SAP Test Analyst

Pepsico( Ilab)
Johannesburg (Woodmead)
10.2014 - 07.2015

⦁ Prepare testing breakdown structure
⦁ Performing System Integration Testing.
⦁ SuccessFactors- Employee Central Configuration (Role Based permission, position management and creating objects)
⦁ Involved in Testing SAP Human Capital Management Modules and SuccessFactors
⦁ (ESS, MSS, Reporting, AACT, Security and Roles)
⦁ Modifying and Translating Test Cases to different user’s Languages
⦁ Preparing documentation for UAT for over 70 Countries
⦁ Data Configuration and Data Validation
⦁ Logging and Tracking Defects on HPQC
⦁ Perform UAT QA Reviews for Executed Scripts
⦁ Prepared Training Documents for new Testers in the team
⦁ Facilitate Regression Testing
⦁ Re-test logged defects
⦁ Document issues and solutions as problems are addressed
⦁ Executing Test Cases on HPQC
⦁ Work with the team to analyze and solve complex systems problem as part of the overall SAP HCM process including ESS, MSS, AACT
⦁ Updating / Validating UAT defect log sheet
⦁ Maintain UAT Test Scripts
⦁ Performed Sanity testing for every New Release

Test Analyst

Vortex Consultancy
Johannesburg
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
  • Reviewed standard product applications to identify part characteristics relevant to real-world applications in preparation for test design.
  • Met with quality assurance, developers and project managers to assess scope and sequence of project.
  • Identified bugs and issues within system and applied troubleshooting techniques for mitigation purposes.
  • Tailored testing procedures to obtain data most relevant to understanding underlying causes of production limitations.
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
  • Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages.

SAP Trainer

Gauteng Provincial Government (Deloitte)
Johannesburg
01.2011 - 06.2014
  • Oversaw technical documentation, instruction and evaluation to meet IT education initiatives.
  • Compiled IT training and assessment resources based on understanding of technical processes and skills-development needs.
  • Worked with video production team and developed new training content in various distribution channels.
  • Led syllabus preparation based on detailed breakdowns of technical concepts.
  • Updated training coursework and requirements according to group and technology changes.
  • Collaborated with technical manager to identify key areas necessitating training based on software and equipment design.
  • Acted as second-tier technical resource for helpdesk and assisted with answering technical questions.
  • Cultivated customized curriculum and course content to address organizational technology training mandates.
  • Created courseware using online learning management system tool and various graphics and multimedia software programs.
  • Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
  • Wrote training manuals for Gauteng Provincial Government employees and HR positions according to strict company guidelines and Human Capital Management protocols.
  • Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.
  • Worked with vendors to customize courseware to accommodate business needs.
  • Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Used RWD u Perform tool to design training for Gauteng Provincial government employees and increase company retention and productivity rates 95%.
  • ⦁ Preparation of Solution Blueprint for Personnel Administration
    ⦁ Assessment and validation of current application capabilities
    ⦁ Assessing process gaps (Position Paper documentation)
    ⦁ RICEFW Inventory
    ⦁ Definition of high level and application requirements for Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
    ⦁ Preparation and facilitation of design workshops
    ⦁ Design Detailed Business Processes using Microsoft Visio
    ⦁ Compilation of Detailed Business Process Documents
    ⦁ Compilation of Detailed Functional Specifications (DFS)
    ⦁ Compilation of Functional Interface Specifications
    ⦁ Configuring the Personnel Administration Sub-module including the Enterprise Structure and Personnel Structures for 9 Government Departments.
    ⦁ Configuring Personnel Actions.
    ⦁ Writing test scenarios and test cases
    ⦁ Testing of PA developments.
    ⦁ Testing PA ESS functionality.
    ⦁ Preparation of test scripts.
    ⦁ Integration testing.
    ⦁ Preparation of training material using RWD u Perform tool.
    ⦁ Creation of LSMW programs for Organizational Structure upload for Organizational Management.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology, Johannesburg
05.2021 - 05.2021

Skills

    Blueprint Interpretation

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 50 + staff members in over 10 countries
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved excellent and accurate reporting by introducing Test management tools like Testrail for testing tasks.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of End Users , PO, PM in the development of Clarity legacy system migration.

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute

Software

Test Case Creation Post Deployment testing Support,

Requirements Analysis

Presentation Skills

BDD/TDD test Scenarios Creation

Run Scrum Meetings

Reporting

Test Evidence Documentation

Test Data Creation

System Training

Coordinate UAT Testing sessions

Certification

CSQA - Certified Software Quality Analyst

Timeline

Agile Foundation Testing

04-2023
Senior Test Analyst - MTN
10.2021 - Current
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
05.2021 - 05.2021
Senior SQA Analyst - Discovery Bank
01.2021 - 09.2021

Selenium WebDriver with Java & Cucumber BDD

05-2020
Senior Test Analyst/Quality Assurance Lead Tester - Hyphen Technology( First Rand Group)
04.2020 - 12.2020

SQL + Security (Pen) Testing

04-2020
Senior SQA Test Analyst - Telkom
08.2018 - 03.2020
Senior Test Analyst/ Team Leader - Multichoice Africa
05.2016 - 06.2018
Test Analyst, IT - Shoprite (Deloitte)
12.2015 - 04.2016
SAP Test Specialist - SABMiller (Deloitte)
10.2015 - 11.2015

CSQA - Certified Software Quality Analyst

05-2015
SAP Test Analyst - Pepsico( Ilab)
10.2014 - 07.2015

Advanced Practical Software Testing

06-2014
Test Analyst - Vortex Consultancy
01.2014 - 09.2014

SAP HCM Certificate

12-2013
SAP Trainer - Gauteng Provincial Government (Deloitte)
01.2011 - 06.2014
Margaret MashambanhakaSenior Test Analyst