Aisha Abubakar
@aishaabubakar2
Detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance Engineer with data-driven insights.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented and results-driven Software Quality Assurance Engineer with over 3 years of experience in testing and supporting applications across diverse systems. My expertise lies in both manual and automated testing, where I ensure that software quality meets business specifications. I have a deep understanding of data quality, management, analytics, governance, and reporting, which allows me to contribute effectively to data-driven decision-making.
In my current role at Leadership Group Limited, I conduct complex SQL queries to extract and analyze data, providing actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. I collaborate with cross-functional teams during the software development lifecycle, ensuring that all business requirements are met. My experience as a Data Science Fellow has further honed my skills in data analysis and visualization, enabling me to build effective data collection pipelines and develop models that impact public sector policy-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Engineer/ Data Mining Reporter
Leadership Group Limited
May 2021 - Present (4 years)
Conducted complex SQL queries to extract and analyze data, providing actionable insights that supported strategic decision-making. Developed test plans according to business requirements and collaborated with product and development teams during SDLC and STLC phases. Detected, logged, and tracked software defects and inconsistencies using Jira, and performed API and performance testing.
QA Engineer/ Data Mining Reporter
Leadership Group Limited
May 2021 - Present (4 years)
Conducted complex SQL queries to extract and analyze data, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making. Developed test plans, analyzed business requirements, and collaborated with product and development teams throughout SDLC and STLC phases. Detected, logged, and tracked software defects using Jira, developed test cases, and performed API and performance testing.
Data Science Fellow
Clickon Kaduna
Feb 2021 - Nov 2021 (9 months)
Collaborated with 29 other fellows and the Kaduna Bureau of Statistics to build, develop, and maintain pipelines for effective data collection, analysis, and insights finding. Developed models to improve public sector policy-making in the Health sector in Kaduna State. Scripted ODK forms for data collection, built workflow management systems using Power BI and Microsoft Azure, and performed data c
Data Analyst / Digital Marketer
Mamia Seeds
Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 (5 months)
Served as the Digital Marketer and Brand Expert, leading rebranding efforts and designing customer personas. Introduced strategies that increased the company’s ROI from 15% to 18% within 12 months. Focused on expanding the customer base and optimizing the sales funnel.
Data Analyst / Digital Marketer
Mamia Seeds
Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 (5 months)
Served as the Digital Marketer and Brand Expert, rebranding and designing a customer persona to introduce strategies that increased the company’s ROI. Successfully aimed to increase ROI from 15% to about 18% within 12 months by increasing their customer base and sales funnel.
Fellow
Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year)
Underwent rigorous entrepreneurial training with other fellows from 54 African Countries, learning to collaborate, work in teams, communicate, and build a positive mindset as leaders. Partnered with 3 other alumni to mentor 150 applicants through the TEF application, resulting in 18 mentees becoming fellows and 21 currently undergoing training.
Data Science Fellow
Clickon Kaduna
Feb 2021 - Nov 2021 (9 months)
Collaborated with 29 fellows and the Kaduna Bureau of Statistics to build data pipelines for effective data collection, analysis, and insights. Developed models to improve public sector policy-making in the Health sector of Kaduna State. Scripted ODK forms, built workflow management systems using Power BI and Microsoft Azure, and performed data cleaning, analysis, and visualization for stakeholder
Freelance Data Analyst/ Software Tester
Self Employed
Sep 2020 - Feb 2021 (5 months)
Worked with various individuals and private businesses on diverse data-related projects, including survey design, data collection, and error management. Led a data team of 5 for UNWomen and PPDC, conducting mapping and capacity assessments of women-owned businesses. Provided data-driven insights to identify pain points and advise on best interventions for business support.
Freelance Data Analyst/ Software Tester
Self Employed
Sep 2020 - Feb 2021 (5 months)
Worked with different individuals and private businesses in numerous areas such as survey design, data collection, data error management workflow, data entry, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, and report writing. Led a data team of 5 persons for UNWomen and PPDC, conducting mapping and capacity assessment of women-owned businesses, identifying pain points, and advising on best inte
Fellow
Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year)
Underwent rigorous entrepreneurial training alongside fellows from 54 African countries, fostering collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills. Mentored 150 applicants through the TEF application process, resulting in 18 mentees becoming fellows and 21 currently undergoing training. Developed a positive mindset as a leader and embraced diversity within the program.
Head of STEM
Dialogue Girls Computer Secondary School
Aug 2013 - Feb 2019 (5 years 6 months)
Served as a pioneer staff member, contributing to the development, building, and maintenance of high standards that made the school among the top 3 in Kaduna. Led the STEM department, fostering an environment of academic excellence and innovation.
Head of STEM
Dialogue Girls Computer Secondary School
Aug 2013 - Feb 2019 (5 years 6 months)
Served as a pioneer staff member, contributing to the development and maintenance of high standards for the school. Played a key role in establishing the school among the top 3 in Kaduna. Focused on STEM education and curriculum development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Click-on Kaduna
Data Science Fellowship Program, Data Science
Completed a Data Science Fellowship Program at Click-on Kaduna, focusing on practical data science skills. The program ran from February 2021 to September 2021.
Click-on Kaduna
Digital Skills Program, Digital Marketing, Graphics, and Design
Participated in the Digital Skills Program at Click-on Kaduna, specializing in Digital Marketing, Graphics, and Design. This program took place from June 2019 to December 2019.
Kaduna Business School
Diploma, Business Innovation and Entrepreneurial Finance
Obtained a Diploma in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurial Finance from Kaduna Business School. The program was completed between June 2017 and September 2017.
Interior Design Institute, UK
Diploma, Interior Design
Earned a Diploma in Interior Design from the Interior Design Institute, UK. This course spanned from September 2014 to October 2017.
University of Jos
B.Sc., Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at the University of Jos, Plateau State. The studies were conducted from September 2005 to October 2009.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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