PL/SQL
Sizwe Maseko
Test Analyst
Centurion
Summary
Seasoned Test Analyst with 4 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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Test Analyst
Discovery
Johannesburg
10.2019 - Current
- Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
- Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
- Input test results to relational database management software for use in metadata compilation and study and consultation in future test design.
- Provided each staff member with exemplary training to help improve departmental efficiency and boost understanding of respective job duties.
- Reviewed standard product applications to identify part characteristics relevant to real-world applications in preparation for test design.
- Identified bugs and issues within system and applied troubleshooting techniques for mitigation purposes.
- Checked configuration files and logs to uncover root causes of problems.
- Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
- 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.
Sales Executive
Sharemont Investments
Johannesburg
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
- Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
- Utilized internal lead referral tools to solicit new business opportunities and contacts.
Assistant Store Manager
TJ Auto Spare
Pretoria
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Steve Tshwete Secondary School
Pretoria 01.2017 - 11.2017
Diploma - Computer Engineering
Rosebank College
Johannesburg 02.2018 - 11.2022
Skills
Internal Quality Assurance Management
Database Query Planning
Cross-platform testing
Usability Testing
Test planning
Manual Test Analysis
Defect monitoring
Manual test case preparation
Test implementation
Documentation skills
Automation knowledge
Application Development Methodology
Risk Identification and Mitigation
Software
API Knowledge
Postman
Android Studio
Java
IntelliJ
Certification
Certified Tester ISTQB Foundation Level
Timeline
Certified Tester ISTQB Foundation Level
03-2022
Test Analyst
Discovery
10.2019 - Current
Sales Executive
Sharemont Investments
03.2018 - 05.2019
Diploma - Computer Engineering
Rosebank College
02.2018 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Steve Tshwete Secondary School
01.2017 - 11.2017
Assistant Store Manager
TJ Auto Spare
01.2015 - 12.2017