PHILIP AKANWAN
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Progressive Software Tester/Quality Assurance (QA) analyst with over 8 years’ experience in software testing for web and mobile applications. Experienced in carrying out Black Box testing, test planning, developing test procedures and test cases.
Skilled in the use of QA methodologies and preparing test strategies and test metrics in the software testing life cycle (STLC). Developed expertise in working within Agile (SCRUM) model and a sound knowledge of the Waterfall and V- Model software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Expertise in the use of SQL and Quality centre in performing data integrity test and carrying out databases testing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Quality Assurance Engineer
Center Point Technology
London, United Kingdom
08.2021 - Current
- Utilised automated testing tools, such as Selenium tools, to execute test suites with 90% accuracy
- Communicated complex technical issues clearly and effectively to varied stakeholders, enhancing wider company understanding and resolution abilities
- Developed high level test cases based on the Functional Design Specifications and other supporting documents
- Participated in a walkthrough and reviewed meetings with Business Analysts and SMEs to understand the application under test
- Mentored and trained team members to enhance their knowledge and understanding of testing practices
- Evaluated and tested software programs to verify that the programs function according to the specifications and standards
- Led the testing process through development and execution of test scenarios, as well as regression testing of applications and other custom/commercial software
- Created Requirements Traceability Matrix to ensure comprehensive test coverage of requirements
- Analysed the Functional Specification and raised queries using query log
- Planned and reviewed the test cases for Functionality, Security, Database and Acceptance testing
- Ensured that all the test cases are updated in the Quality Centre along with Master test plan by Carrying out web service testing using XMLSpy and SoapUI3.5
- Prepared SQL Queries in SQL Server2005 for data integrity test
- Carried out non-functional testing in UAT server
- Reported defects using Quality Centre and interacted with developers to resolve defects/issues to improve software quality
- Provided regular reports to the test manager that measured the effectiveness of testing operations and technical support offerings
- Wrote VB script and descriptive programming using QTP for parallel automation testing
- Created web services test cases for functional and regression testing for web services using Soap UI
- Participated in the execution of regression test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and evaluated the results
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to contribute to the estimating process for proposed projects
- Worked closely with Project Managers and Tech Leads to develop comprehensive delivery plans
- Designed, developed, and executed manual test scripts using appropriate tools
- Conducted ad-hoc and exploratory testing to uncover hidden issues
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives to enhance the overall QA process.
Software Test Analyst
SODEXO
Luton
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Analysed the system requirement specifications and engaged in static testing before designing test cases and test script
- Participated in walkthroughs and review meetings with development team members to better understand system functionality in order to improve testing quality
- Performed functional testing using manual testing method to ensure business requirements are met
- Used Quality centre for creating and executing test scripts, and the managing of the test processes
- Executed test cases and reported defects using Quality centre test management tool
- Wrote SQL scripts for validating data integrity
- Engaged in backend database testing using SQL server
- Carried out system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) test planning on the project to enable the dissemination of real-time update information to multiple user interfaces
- Attended defect triage meetings and verified fixes during regression testing
- Categorised bugs based on severity and communicated effectively with developers to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of projects.
Quality Assurance Software Engineer
NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Abuja
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Analysed the user requirements, attending periodic meetings for changes in the application requirements, deriving the Test Scenarios, Bug Tracking, Defect logging, Error Reporting and designing the manual test cases
- Defined and updated internal policies for secure, cohesive software
- Addressed problems critically, implementing optimal solutions to boost overall system performance
- Prepared test plan, test scenarios, test cases and executed them
- Contributed to peer reviews, project reviews, and team meetings, and helped analyse and develop best practices and testing processes for the test team
- Responsible for developing test cases for GUI and functionality testing of the website and cross browser compatibility
- Conducted sanity testing of the application based on user requirements
- Executed Test Cases to identify Defects and Reported the same in JIRA Defect Tracking System
- Interacted closely with the developer in BUG fixing
- Maintained and documented test results and analysed test results to ensure functionality and consulted with development engineers towards the resolution of problems
- Coordinated to projects and conducted meetings to track issues, Defects, progress on the project and released a daily testing status report to project stakeholders
- Participated in various review sessions and prepared a traceability matrix
- Executed the test cases across various browsers and implemented Functional, Integration, GUI Testing
- Designed Test Data using MS Excel sheet, created a data driven test for testing the application with positive and negative inputs.
Graduate Intern/Software Tester
GRK TECHNOLOGIES
Lagos
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Understood project requirements and assisted in creating test plans and scenarios, as well as defined testing objectives
- Contributed to creating detailed test cases for both manual and automated testing
- Executed manual test cases to identify bugs and usability issues, while learning to develop automated test scripts under guidance
- Executed test cases manually and through automation to verify software functionality and reliability
- Documented and reported defects
- Participated in regression testing, and collaborated closely with the team
- Maintained testing documentation, stayed updated with industry practices, and advocated for quality throughout the development lifecycle
- Provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Management of Information Technology
University of Sussex
Brighton 09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Benin
Edo Benin City, Nigeria /2010 - /2014
Skills
- Profound knowledge of Software Development and Testing Life Cycle (SDLC and STLC)
- Extensive knowledge of software development process and methodologies
- Good knowledge about SQL and how to test database servers
- Well versed in test case automation, bug tracking software, and database testing
- Good knowledge and ability to create Page Object Modules (POM)
- Experienced on client/server and web-based applications testing
- Hands on experience on Unit, Functional, Regression and System testing
- Familiar with Selenium, TFS, ASPNET, C#, IIS, T-SQL and NUNIT
- Profound knowledge and experience with automation of cross-browser testing
- Configuration Management Tools: Repository Control System (CS-RCS), VSS, TFS
- Test Automation Tools: QTP, Selenium, Quick Test Pro, Test Complete
- Testing Tool: Selenium, QTP, Quality Centre, JIRA,TFS
- Test Management Tools: Quality centre, HTML, XML,Azure DevOps
- Database: Oracle, SQL Server, TOAD, SQL, Ms Access
- Environment/Tools: TOAD, HP Quality centre
- Application Software: MS Office
- Methodology: Agile (SCRUM), V-Model, Waterfall
- International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certified
- QA testing methodologies
- In-depth knowledge of software testing process
- Manual Testing
- Test Scripting
- Test Case Design
- Test Data Management
- Software QA Methodologies
- Bug Tracking and Management
- Problem Solving
- Prioritisation
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Collaboration
- Sprint cycles
- Excellent time management
- Attention to detail
- End-user experience optimisation
- Project tracking
Certification
- ISTQB Certified
- Microsoft Certified – Azure Data Fundamentals, 2023
- AWS Certified – Cloud Practitioner, 2023
Timeline
Master of Science - Management of Information Technology
University of Sussex
09.2022 - 09.2023
Quality Assurance Engineer
Center Point Technology
08.2021 - Current
Software Test Analyst
SODEXO
01.2019 - 08.2021
Quality Assurance Software Engineer
NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
02.2016 - 01.2019
Graduate Intern/Software Tester
GRK TECHNOLOGIES
01.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Benin
/2010 - /2014
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