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Wilheminah Diale

QA Specialist
Monavoni, Centurion

Summary

A dedicated professional with National Diploma in IT, having Ten (10+) years’ experience in Quality Assurance and testing. Three (3) years in VB programming and Two (2) years in System Analysis. (6) Months in Solution Architecture. A self-starter with solid technical background in Telecommunication industry including its practices, methodologies and technologies. Experience with the practical application of test tools. Strong in analytical and coaching skills combined with positive troubleshooting abilities. A critical thinker who is able to come up with alternative solutions, function efficiently in multi-task environments, perform administrative tasks and administration of tools. Establish strong working relationship with team mates, project team members and colleagues in general.

Work History

Quality Assurance Specialist

Vodacom SA
Midrand
10.2006 - Current
  • Memo, BRS, Technical Product Description – Requirements reviews;
  • Compiling test plan, Test cases and link to business requirements (on ALM Octane);
  • Testing processes/strategy implementation;
  • Simulation of tests using simulation tools (My Vodacom 111#,, SoapUI (Middleware) and Automation Tools (Device Anywhere, Sigos);
  • Design requirements for Automation (QTP, Selenium)
  • Conduct various tests (Manual, Usability, Integration);
  • Apply test types (Regression, Negative, Sanity etc.);
  • Technical testing (White box, Back-end verification);
  • Effectively incorporate automation within testing scenarios by creating automatable requirements;
  • Test execution, Log and manage defects, Recover from errors, Communicate results;
  • Apply organizational standards and procedures;
  • Participate in all team and project meetings;
  • Maintain up to date testing knowledge;
  • Ensure the best quality systems provided are released into production;
  • Compile reports and sign-off certificates;
  • Research on new Technology

Technical Product Architect

Vodacom SA
Midrand
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • Design Solution for Products/Services
  • Compile solution proposal documents for External teams
  • Liaise with Product stakeholders for their product needs/capabilities
  • Conduct solution/proposal walkthrough’s to make sure that the solution is understood by all stakeholders
  • Plan/Acquaint for new technology
  • Manage risk identification and risk mitigation strategies associated with the architecture
  • Conduct Technical meetings associated with integrating systems

Analyst/Tester

Gijima AST
12.2005 - 08.2006
  • ISO Standards Implementation
  • Document versioning
  • Technical

Programmer/Analyst/Tester

African Legend – Sandton
12.2000 - 11.2005
  • UIF client in Pretoria), Responsibilities:-
  • Creating application using 3 tier Architecture (VB)
  • Creating applications using various databases (Oracle, Access, SQL Server)
  • Coding, Testing and implementing configurations changes to software applications to meet both function and technical applications
  • Integrating AXSOne (ERP) applications with VB applications;
  • Analyzing user requirements; Presenting case documents to team members; Training;
  • Testing enhancements and change controls applied to systems
  • Execute tests, Log defect,
  • Communicate results to project team members

Junior VB Programmer

Waymark IT (Pty) LTD
Lynnwood, Pretoria
06.1998 - 11.2000
  • Designing User Interface screens using Visual Basic
  • Designing reports using Microsoft Active reports
  • Install, maintain and operate computers and peripheral equipment.

Education

National Diploma in IT - Information Technology

Durban University of Technology
Durban, SA
01.1994 - 12.1997

Certificate Programme in Business Analysis - Business Analysis

FTI
Midrand
03.2017 - 08.2017

Degree - Organizational Leadership

North West University
North West
03.2017 - 08.2017

Skills

Analytical

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Accomplishments

  • 3 X Vodacom - On the Spot Awards rewarded for professionalism, dedication, execution and innovation that I always apply to my work
  • Top talent for multiple performance reviews

Timeline

Certificate Programme in Business Analysis - Business Analysis

FTI
03.2017 - 08.2017

Degree - Organizational Leadership

North West University
03.2017 - 08.2017

Technical Product Architect

Vodacom SA
11.2016 - 05.2017

Quality Assurance Specialist

Vodacom SA
10.2006 - Current

Analyst/Tester

Gijima AST
12.2005 - 08.2006

Programmer/Analyst/Tester

African Legend – Sandton
12.2000 - 11.2005

Junior VB Programmer

Waymark IT (Pty) LTD
06.1998 - 11.2000

National Diploma in IT - Information Technology

Durban University of Technology
01.1994 - 12.1997
Wilheminah DialeQA Specialist