Taiwo Kreem
Summary
An ISTQB Certified Quality Assurance Tester with 3+ years of experience in Manual Testing of client/server, desktop, database, mobile and web based applications. A Multi-skilled, competent and result driven QA Analyst with an excellent domain knowledge working within diverse testing methodologies like the Agile Scrum, Waterfall and V-model in various sectors. I am passionate about quality, thorough, resourceful with a can-do attitude, a quick learner with strong work ethics acquired in a modern day work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
IT Consultant
GLOBAL INC
2022.04 - Current
- Configuration of software to meet the client's specifications and requirements which involves regular meetings with clients and project managers to understand client's work practise and needs of the system and liaising with the system developers to deliver
- Managing projects, developing project plans and working alongside configuration managers to implement software to the satisfaction of clients
- Working alongside the Quality Assurance team with the testing software to ensure its meets the standards and specifications required by the clients and to also ensure stability of the system
- Investigation of software issues and bugs and resolving these issues, working together with the system developers to analyse the root causes of the issues and implementing a permanent fix
- Documenting software modules for training purposes based of each client use and requirements and making it available for the users of the system, and also documenting fixes and additional changes made within the system
- Travelling to client site to deliver software training to super users and end users of the system, and providing on-site support to the users across various departments with issues that may arise during software implementation
- Creating training schedule to ensure all the key modules are covered, reviewing the users' performance to determine their understanding of the system and finally carrying out User Acceptance Testing (UAT) before the system is in full used by client
- Using Structured Query Language (SQL) to retrieve and validate data from the system database for data integrity
- Coordinating internal training for new staffs to give them an understanding of the system and support them on future client facing roles
Test Analyst
LLOYDS BANK
2021.06 - 2022.03
- On-line Banking Applications and Services, It involves testing various sub- projects software: Bulk payment and Payroll, Credit card, forms, Mobile Banking Business Loan and Mortgage planning calculator
- DUTIES
- Analysed Business Functional Requirements and streamlined testing activities
- Developed Test Plans, Test Scenarios, and detailed Test Cases based on the use case documents, business requirements and functional specification
- Conducted testing on Internet Banking Accounts, Mortgage and Online Savings Application forms
- Carried out User Acceptance Testing on a Secure Card Payment with new functionality - to provide secure card holder identification and remember personal preferences
- Worked with team to Analyse Business Process documentation and Business Test Scenarios to identify System applications and functions that are impacted by migrated data
- Performed tests for Functionality, UAT, Security, GUI, End to End, System Configuration
- Reviewing requirements within Quality Centre testing tool to ensure complete requirements coverage and traceability
- Designing user acceptance test-cases using the correct understanding of risks, methodology, test objectives and defect management circle
- 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, Jira to effectively manage the defect process
- Wrote SQL test scripts to retrieve and derive 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
Software Tester
Scottish Power
2019.06 - 2021.05
- EVENT MANAGEMENT WEB APPLICATION: TESTING VARIOUS MODULES - REGISTRATION, VOTE, PHOTO WALL, QUESTION WALL, SURVEY, AGENDAS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
- DUTIES:
- Preparing functional test scripts, identifying scenarios to be tested, challenging acceptance criteria to ensure a quality product
- Performed manual testing on different modules of the application
- Developing test plans and test cases for functional and regression testing in TFS by using FRS (Functional Requirement Specifications)
- Testing new functionalities and co-coordinating with development team in fixing bugs
- Logging and monitoring defects in TFS (Team Foundation Server), retest 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
- Developing and running SQL queries to check database intergrity
- Conducting sanity, usability and smoke testing to verify the testability of the build
- Carrying out functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, system testing, re -testing and user acceptance testing to verify bug fixes
- Performing non functional testing such as compatibility testing, usability testing to verify the 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
- Involving in QA team meetings, defect tracking meetings
- Retesting and validation of fixes and regression testing
- Liaising with the developers and system engineers to nail down the technical problems
- Supporting the UAT activities to ensure the developed application meet the user expectations
Skills
- Experience using defect management systems, such as Jira , TFS and HP Quality Centre suite
- Strong knowledge in backend testing using SQL
- Excellent understanding of Web server & Application server
- Experience in interacting with business analysts, developers, technical support, stakeholders and business users
- Critical thinker with a keen eye for details and enthusiastic about learning new tools in emerging technology
- Committed to promoting high quality standards at all times with strong time management and ability to prioritise
- Extremely reliable, quick learner, efficient and able to work independently as well as a team member
- Excellent at communicating, scoping, planning, problem solving, inter-personal and analytical skills
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Test Management Tools:
- HP Quality Center, Jira
- Database: Oracle, SQL Server2005/2008, MySQL
- Web technologies: HTML, XML, NET, Java, C#, SQL
- Operating systems: Windows (2000/ XP/2003/7 /8), UNIX, Mac OS
- Software Test Models: Agile (SCRUM), Waterfall, V-Model
- Microsoft: Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Accomplishments
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) as well as software testing life cycle (STLC) with experience working with various methodologies such as Agile with SCRUM Process, BDD, Waterfall, V-model
- Diverse experience with various testing methods such as Functional Testing, Regression Testing, System/ System Integration Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing, User Interface Testing, End to End Testing and Exploratory Testing
- Experience in Test Case Design, Test Tool Usage, Test Execution, Defect Management, Defect Tracking , Test Scripts and Reports for delivering utmost quality product
- Extensive experience in Manual Testing and Test Case Documentation (plan, execute, analyse &track)
Certification
ISTQB Certified Professional 2018 BTEC Level 4 Professional Award in TRAINING THE TRAINER 2014
Certified Desktop publisher
Timeline
IT Consultant
GLOBAL INC
2022.04 - Current
Test Analyst
LLOYDS BANK
2021.06 - 2022.03
Software Tester
Scottish Power
2019.06 - 2021.05