Alisha Kara
@alishakara
I’m a QA Engineer who delivers end-to-end testing and quality across agile product teams.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Results-driven QA Engineer and former QA Lead with over 4 years of experience delivering high-quality software solutions in agile, enterprise environments. I design and execute end-to-end testing strategies, manage defect lifecycles, and embed quality across the SDLC.
I’ve built strong testing coverage across functional, regression, and UAT testing for web and mobile applications. In recent work, I created requirement-aligned test cases, reducing rework and unnecessary testing by 20%, and standardized test execution and defect management using Azure DevOps and JIRA to improve traceability and resolution efficiency.
I take ownership of end-to-end test cycles to ensure releases meet defined quality standards and business expectations. As a QA Lead, I developed end-to-end testing strategies (including interim scrum master responsibilities) that improved project efficiency by 30% and supported higher automation outcomes and pass rates through close stakeholder collaboration.
I’m actively upskilling in test automation using C#, NUnit, and Selenium, and I bring a structured quality mindset to every engagement. My foundation includes ISTQB certifications (including Advanced Test Analyst) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics, strengthening how I plan, analyze, and improve testing processes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Improved overall application quality and release stability through functional, regression, and UAT testing across web and mobile platforms. Created requirement-aligned test cases that reduced rework and unnecessary testing by 20% and standardized execution and defect management using Azure DevOps and JIRA.
Provided administrative support for SMME Portal registered users, including proactive user assistance and quality assurance on completed profiles. Managed business opportunity applications, reports, and dashboards, and delivered training activities to support continuous improvement.
Developed and implemented end-to-end testing strategies and interim scrum master responsibilities, improving project efficiency by 30% and strengthening automation outcomes and pass rates with high client satisfaction. Created and monitored test plans and test results, ensuring testing objectives were satisfied and collaborating with stakeholders to embed quality across the SDLC.
Drove quality by planning, constructing, and executing test scripts from a manual testing perspective. Analyzed testing processes to identify and improve inefficiencies while developing end-to-end testing strategies using quality methodologies and business and functional knowledge.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechatronics
Activities and societies: Awarded the Masakh'iSizwe bursary from the Department of Transport and Public Works (commenced 2017). Completed Leadership Development Programme (2016).
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics focused on integrating mechanical, computer, and electrical systems, with emphasis on system design, critical thinking, and project management.
Rylands High School
Matric Certificate, Secondary Education (Matric)
Activities and societies: Top 10 student in Matric 2015; aggregate certificate of achievement for most diligent learner; Bronze award in the De Beers English Olympiad.
Completed Matric at Rylands High School in 2015 with distinctions in English, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Science, and Geography.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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