Experience covers 25 years in the Information Technology industry. 4 months as a Senior Service Quality Manager , 3 years as a Senior Software Quality Manager, 10 years as a Software Quality Assurance Manager, 12 years software testing and analysis and 2 years as a development manager of dotnet and java developers.Below are a few of my strengths which have been instrumental in my career.• Transforming of software testing teams in terms of noticeable value to organisation • Good understanding and experience of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)• Implementation of Software Testing standards which led to successful external audits • Testing of companies products, systems while in the position of been their SQA Manager, Test Manager,Test Lead.• Staff Management• Good people skills• Team player• Proactive, conscientious, attention to detail. Able to take initiative and work under pressure. • Good communication and interpersonal skills.Industries worked in: Insurance, Information Technology, Banking, Electronics, Medical, Transport, Financial, ISP, Retail and Investments.Systems Tested: CRM, Help Desk, Telecommunications, Conveyancing, Electrical Monitoring, Incident Management, Medical Aid, Turnstyle, Mainframe, various Web based, Investment, ISP Billing, POS.Basic automated scripts written using Selenium Webdriver and JMeter. Performance testing done using JMeter.Sound knowledge and understanding of the software development life cycle having worked with Architecture, Software Development, Support, Business Intelligence and Compliance departments in the Information Technology area utilising various models, processes, programs, methodologies, frameworks namely, Waterfall, V Model, RUP, CMMI, Agile, COBIT 5.My main qualifications are a BTECH and Diploma in Information technology obtained through part-time study. ISTQB qualifications are that of a Certified Tester and Advanced Test Manager.
Listed skills include Istqb Certified.