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Education
Skills
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Software
Certification
Photography
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Ronald Takavengwa

Junior Software Tester
Cape Town,South Africa

Summary

Hardworking Junior Software tester /Inventory Manager offering years of experience and expertise necessary to take on dynamic and complex software systems. Worked with Warehouse Systems like Omnipos, Pastel and Sage Evolution with direct integrations with developers. Evaluated SAGE 200 and RPOS system for reliability, performance and quality and collaborated with designers to improve products comprehensive approaches to test Inventory and Retail Point of Sale applications. Strong background in both manual and automation testing. Software-savvy quality assurance professional committed to confirming proper functionality and usability of software products before release. Plans test schedules and strategies according to project scope and delivery dates and monitors and tracks bug resolutions. Reviews software documentation to verify technical accuracy and completeness and to mitigate risks. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Junior Software Tester/Inventory Manager

Learn to Earn (Fashion for Change)
Cape Town, Western Cape
04.2016 - Current
  • Developed efficient technical solutions to resolve wide range of Inventory problems.
  • Evaluated SAGE 200 and RPOS system for reliability, performance and quality and collaborated with designers to improve products.
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
  • Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
  • Tracked, prioritized and organized defects with on SAGE 200 and RPOS, working with development team to facilitate timely corrections.
  • 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.
  • Implemented crisis control initiatives to reduce lost time during unanticipated events.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.

Warehouse Supervisor

Learn to Earn (The Feel Good Project) supported by TFG Group
Cape Town, Western Cape
04.2013 - 03.2016
  • Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
  • Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
  • Performed troubleshooting to resolve issues with equipment, devices and products.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.

Warehouse Associate/Sales Associate

Learn to Earn (The Feel Good Project) supported by TFG Group
Cape Town, Western Cape
04.2010 - 03.2013
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - ISTQB Foundation Level

SASTQB
South Africa
04.2016 - 11.2021

No Degree - Operate Defined Purpose Lift Trucks F12,F5/A And F1/A

Scarce Skills Academy
Cape Town
04.2012 - 08.2021

Skills

Software requirement analysis

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Affiliations

SASTQB

ISTQB CTFL

Software

ISTQB CTFL

Selenium

Certification

ISTQB CTFL

Photography

I love telling stories in pictures so i do photography as a hobby

Timeline

ISTQB CTFL

11-2021

Junior Software Tester/Inventory Manager

Learn to Earn (Fashion for Change)
04.2016 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - ISTQB Foundation Level

SASTQB
04.2016 - 11.2021

Warehouse Supervisor

Learn to Earn (The Feel Good Project) supported by TFG Group
04.2013 - 03.2016

No Degree - Operate Defined Purpose Lift Trucks F12,F5/A And F1/A

Scarce Skills Academy
04.2012 - 08.2021

Warehouse Associate/Sales Associate

Learn to Earn (The Feel Good Project) supported by TFG Group
04.2010 - 03.2013
Ronald TakavengwaJunior Software Tester