Sandra Boitumelo Sefara
Software Tester
Randburg
Summary
Experienced with comprehensive test planning and execution, ensuring high-quality software outcomes. Utilizes systematic approaches to identify and resolve defects, improving overall system quality. Strong understanding of test methodologies and effective communication skills, contributing to team success and project goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Tester
South African Reserve Bank
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct Functional, Integration, Usability, System, Regression and User Acceptance Testing
- Assist with the analysis of test requirements and gap analysis to ensure comprehensive testing can be performed
- Compile and execute test cases and scenarios (including test estimation) to ensure a structured approach during testing
- Perform defect management to ensure high quality solutions
- Communicate progress for all testing efforts, results, activities, data, logging and tracking
- Produce quality reports (Test Approach and Closure Report) to support the final approval for implementation of the solution
- Collaborate with analysts, developers and system owners in the testing of new requirements
Software Test Analyst
Capitec Business (Mercantile Bank)
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Responsible for identifying BaNCS-related business and test needs/requirements
- Test requirements management
- Fully responsible for system accuracy
- Compile and execute test cases to ensure delivery is according to business requirements
- Industry & Samos Error free testing with Bankserv and other Banks
- Analyze implemented solutions and recommend further improvements, which improves service quality and value
- Production support and incident management
- Creating test plans and test strategy for projects
- Establishing test estimates, sizing and efforts
QA Engineer
Vodacom
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Testing and validating business solutions (New functions and regression testing)
- Defining test requirements and writing test cases
- Defect and incident management (Defect logging and tracking)
- End-to-end solution and software test design, execution and validation across different platforms (App, USSD and Web browser)
- Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities (during sprint planning)
- Conduct Product Owner sign-off testing and demo during sprint review
- Ensure that relevant test cases and test results are attached to a user story and all defects have been retested before a story it goes live
- Participate in all agile ceremonies (daily standup, sprint planning and review, retrospectives)
Technical Test Analyst/ Automation Tester
FNB
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Review manual test cases and automate whenever possible
- Manage test plans by performing regression tests (existing functions), Create design steps from test cases on Quality Centre, execute system validation plans (new function) and liaise with the Business Analysts and technical teams to compile test scripts
- Manage testing defects and involve relevant business staff in quality assurance testing analysis
- Manage logged defects and/or analyze those logged by testers and follow up on defects that are not yet fixed
- Participate in daily Stand Up meetings and bi-weekly Sprint planning
Technical Test Analyst (Intern)
iLAB
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Identifying automation viable scripts on Quality Centre
- Automating test scripts using QTP
- Running weekly regression schedules on iTestware
- Gathering Test Data from Eppix using SQL queries
- Reporting of test scripting status
- Participating in daily scrum meetings
Intern
Accenture
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Analyzing and documenting current business processes and technologies
- Designing and testing new business processes, capabilities and technologies
- Focusing on project management
Education
MCom - Information Systems
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 - Current
BCom Hons - IT Management
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2021 - 12.2021
BTech - Information Technology
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 01.2012 - 12.2012
NDip - Information Technology
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 01.2011 - 12.2011
High School -
Marobathota High School
Polokwane, South Africa 01.2007 - 12.2007
Skills
Regression testing
Requirements analysis
User acceptance testing
Defect tracking
Cross-browser testing
Mobile testing
Functional testing
Integration testing
Test case design
Test reporting
Test data preparation
System testing
Certification
ISTQB CTFL, 09/01/14
Relevant Training
- Practical Software Testing, iLab, 04/01/14
- Basic SQL for Testers, iLab, 08/01/14
- Software Automation Architecture, iLab, 09/01/14
- Agile BootCamp, TBD
- Java SE Fundamentals, TBD
- Root Cause Analysis, IQBusiness, 07/01/18
- Torque IT, 11/01/18
- Pink Elephant, 05/01/24
Ee Status
Black
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/18/90
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
Secondary Schooling
Marobathota High School, 2007
Timeline
Tester
South African Reserve Bank
01.2023 - Current
Software Test Analyst
Capitec Business (Mercantile Bank)
06.2021 - 12.2022
BCom Hons - IT Management
University of Johannesburg
01.2021 - 12.2021
QA Engineer
Vodacom
04.2018 - 05.2021
Technical Test Analyst/ Automation Tester
FNB
05.2015 - 03.2018
Technical Test Analyst (Intern)
iLAB
04.2014 - 04.2015
Intern
Accenture
02.2013 - 03.2014
BTech - Information Technology
Durban University of Technology
01.2012 - 12.2012
NDip - Information Technology
Durban University of Technology
01.2011 - 12.2011
High School -
Marobathota High School
01.2007 - 12.2007
MCom - Information Systems
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 - Current
ISTQB CTFL, 09/01/14
ITIL 4 Foundation, 12/01/24
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