Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Neo Ntwayaborwa

Roodepoort,Gauteng

Summary

Accomplished professional specializing in testing methodologies, test planning, and defect tracking. Expertise in automation tools, CI/CD frameworks, performance testing, and SQL. Proven analytical skills and attention to detail, with a strong ability to communicate effectively and solve complex problems. Proficient in various tools including Quality Center, Eclipse, and Azure DevOps, with fluency in Java, C#, and JavaScript.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Test analyst

Nihilent Technologies
Bryanston, Gauteng
04.2018 - 08.2020

Conducted requirement analysis to identify testable specifications and gather stakeholder insights.

Developed test cases and attended planning meetings for upcoming releases.

Updated test plans according to features scheduled for testing.

Executed tests, documented results, and logged defects for failed cases.

Mapped defects to test cases and functional requirements, ensuring thorough traceability.

  • Prepared comprehensive test closure reports summarising findings and outcomes.
  • Performed regression testing for all deployments to ensure stability.
  • Conducted manual web services testing for API and SOAP interfaces.

Support engineer

SQ72 (Client iCrypto- MTN)
Woodmead, Gauteng
06.2021 - 09.2022

Managed day-to-day support for defined product, analysing and debugging client issues.

Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, identifying solutions to resolve client concerns.

Logged bugs effectively, ensuring communication with escalation teams.

Recorded and closed all issues accurately for comprehensive tracking.

Contributed to Root Cause Analysis documentation for priority incidents.

Defined and performed preventive maintenance activities according to schedule.

Monitored systems actively, identifying gaps in monitoring processes.

Participated in change management by deploying code and logging changes with the client's team.

Test analyst

SQ72 (Client: Advtech)
Sandton, Gauteng
09.2022 - Current

Conducted thorough analysis of specifications to extract key requirements.

Developed comprehensive test plans and wrote detailed test cases.

Managed team operations to ensure effective collaboration and productivity.

Identified, documented, and tracked bugs with reproducible steps for resolution.

Reported defects and conducted retesting following defect lifecycle protocols.

Communicated project updates to clients and stakeholders during meetings.

Provided valuable input during requirement and design reviews to mitigate risks.

Understood end-to-end processes to ensure successful testing outcomes.

Education

NVQ Level 5 - System Development

Jeppe College
Johannesburg, Gauteng
02.2016 - 12.2018

NVQ Level 4 - System Development

Jeppe College
Johannesburg, Gauteng
02.2016 - 12.2017

Automation

Intelliscents
Sandton, Gauteng
01.2018 - 04.2018

Automation

Ndosi Test Automation
Johannesburg, Gauteng
06.2025 -

Skills

Skills:

  • Testing types & methodologies
  • Test planning, case design, defect tracking
  • Automation tools & CI/CD frameworks
  • Performance & API testing
  • SQL & backend testing
  • SDLC & Agile testing knowledge
  • Analytical thinking & attention to detail
  • Effective verbal & written communication
  • Problem-solving & decision making
  • Time management & organization
  • Adaptability & teamwork
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Troubleshooting
  • Application Support
  • Help Desk Reporting Systems
  • Microsoft Package
  • Database


Languages:

  • Java
  • C#
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • JSON


Tools:

  • Quality Center/ ALM
  • Eclipse
  • SOAPUi
  • Postman
  • Swagger document
  • Visual Basic
  • VS Code
  • MySQL
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • PractiTest
  • SpiralTest
  • UFT

Languages

English
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Sports(Soccer)
  • Gaming

Accomplishments

SQ72 - Special Recognition Award

Timeline

Automation

Ndosi Test Automation
06.2025 -

Test analyst

SQ72 (Client: Advtech)
09.2022 - Current

Support engineer

SQ72 (Client iCrypto- MTN)
06.2021 - 09.2022

Test analyst

Nihilent Technologies
04.2018 - 08.2020

Automation

Intelliscents
01.2018 - 04.2018

NVQ Level 5 - System Development

Jeppe College
02.2016 - 12.2018

NVQ Level 4 - System Development

Jeppe College
02.2016 - 12.2017
Neo Ntwayaborwa