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Matthew Brauns

Junior Quality Analyst
Boksburg

Summary

I am a Junior Quality Analyst at AfriGIS with expertise in manual testing and test automation. Currently studying towards a BSc through Unisa. I am skilled in API testing, frontend testing and developing comprehensive test cases. I am a strong collaborator, fostering teamwork across cross-functional teams. Proven ability to improve end-user experience and streamline QA processes, ensuring reliable software functionality.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Quality Analyst

AfriGIS
10.2022 - Current
  • Improved end-user experience through diligent UI/UX testing and feedback reports.
  • Supported team efficiency by maintaining accurate documentation of all test results and findings.
  • Ensured seamless integration between various system components through meticulous API testing efforts.
  • Assisted in refining QA processes by providing valuable input on best practices and industry standards.
  • Enhanced software quality by conducting thorough manual and automated testing.
  • Collaborated with developers to resolve issues, resulting in higher product stability.
  • Developed comprehensive test cases to cover various scenarios, ensuring reliable software functionality.
  • Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
  • Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices.

Software Developer Intern

AfriGIS
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with team members to design, develop, and launch a user-friendly software product.
  • Wrote clear, clean code for various projects.
  • Participated actively in peer-to-peer learning opportunities which helped expand personal skillset as well as foster a collaborative work environment.
  • Developed a thorough understanding of the software development life cycle through hands-on experience.
  • Developed APIs project using the C# programming language.
  • Enhanced teamwork abilities through regular collaboration with cross-functional teams including designers, QA engineers, and project managers.

Systems Development Learnership

AfriGIS
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Completed a 6-month training at CTU in Pretoria, where we were taught the C# programming language and wrote 3 Microsoft Azure certificates.
  • Completed a 7-month on-site training at AfriGIS, where we were taught how APIs work and how to develop APIs, as well as frontend development using Vue.js.
  • Using the Vue.js knowledge, our team built an updated frontend to retire a legacy system in the company.

Education

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
02-2025

Systems Development

CTU
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Manual testing

SQL

Regression testing

Mobile app testing

Test automation

Test case creation

API testing with Postman & Httpyac

Functional testing

Timeline

Junior Quality Analyst

AfriGIS
10.2022 - Current

Software Developer Intern

AfriGIS
01.2022 - 09.2022

Systems Development Learnership

AfriGIS
11.2020 - 12.2021

Systems Development

CTU
04.2001 -

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Matthew BraunsJunior Quality Analyst