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Nyagai Malual

Alexandria,VA

Summary

As a results-driven and detail-oriented individual with a passion for software quality assurance, I am seeking a challenging position as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer. Leveraging my prior experience in the banking industry and recent training in software testing and quality assurance, I am equipped with a unique blend of skills that enable me to identify and resolve software defects, develop and execute comprehensive test plans, and collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure high-quality product releases. With a proven track record of exceeding expectations and driving results, I am eager to bring my expertise in testing processes, methodologies, and automation to deliver reliable software solutions that meet the needs of end-users and stakeholders. My goal is to work with a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and to contribute to its success through the delivery of best-in-class software products.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manual QA Tester

Steampunk
Alexandria, VA
08.2021 - Current
  • Led daily testing activities and coordinated with cross-functional teams, achieving an overall reduction of 20% in defect discovery time
  • Contributed to agile/scrum methodologies by actively participating in Scrum ceremonies and product planning, resulting in a 15% increase in sprint velocity
  • Wrote test scripts based on user stories and acceptance criteria and executed all phases and types of testing, including end-to-end and regression testing, resulting in a 25% increase in release quality
  • Documented testing results and identified and communicated issues to developers and architects, ensuring timely resolution and reducing the number of critical defects by 30%
  • Assisted with building test strategies and methodologies, including the implementation of quality gates at each stage of the pipeline, resulting in a 40% reduction in post-release defects.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Yakshna Solutions
Herndon, VA
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Conducted test planning, executed test cases, and performed validation activities, resulting in a 30% reduction in critical defects and a 20% increase in release quality
  • Managed multiple testing efforts in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration among crossfunctional teams
  • Analyzed risks and identified steps to mitigate their impact on testing activities, resulting in a 25% reduction in post-release defects
  • Led the development of manual test scripts and performed front and back-end test validation activities, resulting in a 15% increase in test coverage
  • Utilized a variety of testing techniques, including integration, regression, performance, and automation testing, resulting in a 30% increase in release stability and reliability.

Software QA Intern

Veeva Systems
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated with software engineers and product managers in an Agile team environment to create test cases/scripts from design and requirements documents
  • Documented test cases and test execution results in a test case management application to ensure full test coverage
  • Conducted thorough QA tests to verify outcomes within schedules/timelines, ensuring high-quality software deliverables
  • Clearly documented and explained defects found in the defect tracking system, providing detailed information for the software development team to resolve issues.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice

Liberty University

Skills

  • Agile Environment and Scrum Processes
  • Test Case and Test Scenario development
  • Unified Functional Tester
  • Bug Defect Management
  • Functional and Regression Testing
  • JIRA, Zephyr
  • HTML, C
  • Gherkin, Cucumber
  • Automated Testing Frameworks using Selenium and Java
  • Test Plans and Test Methodologies
  • API Testing using Postman
  • Performance Testing using JMeter
  • Client communication and dealing
  • Business Analysis
  • Software Development Life Cycle
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Manual Testing
  • Key Performance Indicators & Matrices
  • Risk Management
  • Client and Product Owner Management
  • Web and Mobile Testing Approaches
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Written/Verbal Communications Skills
  • Reporting & Presentation Skills
  • Multitasking & Prioritization Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Certification

Completed the Software Quality Assurance Bootcamp (08/2019)

Timeline

Manual QA Tester

Steampunk
08.2021 - Current

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Yakshna Solutions
06.2020 - 07.2021

Software QA Intern

Veeva Systems
12.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice

Liberty University

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