Kwabena Bamfo

I am a results-driven Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience in Agile (Scrum and Kanban) environments. I excel in delivering high-quality software products and am adept at organizing and facilitating stakeholder meetings and problem-solving sessions. My strong communication skills enable effective collaboration with business units, SMEs, stakeholders, and end users. Proficient in Jira, Selenium, Java, SQL/NoSQL, and JavaScript, I bring value to people, processes, and systems. With a keen interest in Cyber Forensics and related tools like The Sleuth Kit and Wireshark, I aim to enhance overall efficiency and deliver impactful value in quality assurance roles.

• Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) Certification, 04/2015
• CISCO Networking Academy, Laurel, Maryland, 05/2015
• AZ-900 Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, 04/2024
• Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification, 05/2024

• Human Computer Interaction Web Design, Collaborated with a 4-man group to develop a website that accommodated disabled users including text-to speech functionality.
• Java II Project 4, Worked in a group of over 30 students to develop a role-playing game using Linked Lists focusing mainly on error checking and minor bug testing.
• Practice of Management, Interviewed the lead manager of my college’s Department of Information Technology and presented their work structure to my business management class.
• Group SQL Development, Acted as leader to develop an SQL database centered on online commerce. Prepared group for presentations, reviewed individual member submissions, allocated roles, and normalized SQL tables.
• IS 436 Capstone Team Project, Developed the blueprint for an online rewards system for a real world business. Conducted interviews, analyzed the current file system, and created use cases for the new system.
• IBM Call for Code (2020), Created a system monitoring state-wide mental health in areas devastated by COVID-19. Data was compiled and organized using Kiwi and Tableau software.
• SQL Hotel Group Project, Created a mock hotel that utilized an Oracle SQL database for organization.

• University of Maryland College Park Terps for Change, College Park, Maryland, 08/2017, 12/2017, Volunteered with elderly people in the College Park area. Engaged in general home improvement including cleaning, yard work and painting. Wrote weekly reflections and engaged in meetings regarding weekly visits.
• Foundation for Applied Construction Technology for Students, Laurel, Maryland, 10/2015, Computer Networking Student Assistant (Volunteer). Built and designed a brand-new home by creating ethernet cables and wiring cables through the interior.