Mathew Afolayan
Summary
Highly skilled QA Engineer with over seven (7) years of experience in both manual and automated testing systems across the Banking, Government, Health and E-commerce sectors. A competent and results-driven tester with a strong ability to analyze requirements, design test cases, create test scripts, and track bugs effectively. I bring extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance methodologies and strategies, along with a solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including Agile, Waterfall, and V-model frameworks. I am passionate about delivering high-quality software, known for my resourcefulness, can-do attitude, and quick learning ability, supported by strong work ethics developed in dynamic and modern work environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
QA Engineer
HM Revenue and Customs
09.2021 - Current
- Preparing functional test scripts, identifying scenarios to be tested, challenging acceptance criteria to ensure quality product.
- Developing, Extending, Improving and maintaining test automation frameworks.
- Developing and Executing API test scripts with industry tools, including SOAPUI and Postman.
- Working closely with development and product teams to understand requirements.
- Testing i BDD methodology using Cucumber and Selenium.
- Performing cross-browser testing using Selenium in Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari.
- Updating and Organising test documentation in Confluence.
- Performing manual testing on Web and Windows based application.
- Developing test plans and test cases for functional and regression testing by using FRS (Functional Requirement Specifications).
- Testing new functionalities and working with development team in fixing bugs.
- Logging and monitoring defects in JIRA, retesting all defects found, documenting findings in test reports in line with current best practices.
- Liaising with Business Analysts to ensure test coverage of functional requirements
- Conducting sanity, usability and smoke testing to verify testability of build.
- Carrying out functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, system testing, re -testing and user acceptance testing to throughout project lifecycle.
- Performing non functional testing such as compatibility testing, usability testing to verify consistency of the application.
- Participating in daily sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives
- Working closely with scrum master, developers, product owners and other test team members.
- Retesting and validation of fixes and regression testing.
- Liaising with DevOps and system engineers to nail down technical problems.
- Supporting UAT activities to ensure developed application meet user expectations.
Software Tester
JPMorgan Chase
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Created and executed manual test cases to validate software functionality and identify defects.
- Worked with development team to troubleshoot and resolve defects.
- Performed tests for Functionality, UAT, Security, GUI, End to End and System Configuration
- Participated in agile development process, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
- Tested large- scale web application on different browsers like IE, Safari, Firefox and chrome
- Conducted the followings: Smoke Testing, System Testing, Functional Testing, UAT Testing, Cross Browser Testing, Usability Testing and Regression Testing and using Jira to effectively manage the defect process
- Wrote SQL test scripts to retrieve data form the database systems, creating and editing table files, performing back-end testing and validating test result
- Documented test closure activities (written test status, log and summary reports, closing defect) and assessing software confidence level to ensure end-user has a positive experience on the go-live day
- Maintained and created product knowledge documentation for use within the test team.
- Analysed test results to determine accuracy, durability and efficiency of software.
- Carried out automated and manual test execution, delivering relevant test coverage.
- Wrote detailed test scenarios and cases, accurately logging errors and defects in comprehensive test reports.
- Coordinated exploratory testing with developers and external testers to proactively assess viability.
IT Service Desk Analyst
Deloitte
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Supported employees across offices internationally via global helpdesk
- Resolved password issues, removing protections on employee accounts that were locked out
- Provided clear and concise step-by-step technical support to guide clients.
- Responded to customer emails, calls and live chat regarding technical malfunctions and issues to fix remotely.
- Conducted detailed investigations to determine exact nature of faults/issues raised and potential points of failure
- Asked customers targeted questions throughout troubleshooting to determine smart solutions
- Acted as the direct point of contact for any escalations from first-line engineers
- Helped customers set up new systems, computers, applications and software
- Provided clear and concise step-by-step technical support
- Provided customers with complex time control services
- Documented and communicated new fixes and workarounds to 1st and 2nd Line support teams.
- Helped customers set up new systems, applications and software.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Technology
Unilorin
Master of Science - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
RAU
Skills
- Manual and Automated Quality Assurance Testing
- Test management tools: Jira, Zephyr, Clickup, HP Quality Center, Confluence
- Test automation tools: Selenium WebDriver & IDE, Cypress, QTP
- API testing tools: Ready API, Swagger, Postman
- Codeless Automation: BugBug io
- Software test models: Agile (SCRUM), Waterfall, V-model
- Web technologies: Java, Javascript, python, C#, HTML, CSS
- Version Control tools: Github, Gitlab, Bitbucket
- Database: Mongo DB, SQL Server Database, Oracle
- Microsoft: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Office 365 (Exchange admin center, security, Active directory)
- Manual and Automated Scripting
- Operating system: Windows, UNIX, Mac OS
- Functional and Non-Functional Testing
- TDD/BDD
- CRM
- Page Object Module
- Regression Testing
- Troubleshooting and debugging
Certification
- ISTQB CERTIFIED
- Data Processing
Timeline
QA Engineer
HM Revenue and Customs
09.2021 - Current
Software Tester
JPMorgan Chase
02.2018 - 08.2021
IT Service Desk Analyst
Deloitte
01.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Technology
Unilorin
Master of Science - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
RAU
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