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Belesti Bizuneh

@belestibizuneh

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Senior QA Engineer with over 8 years of experience in software testing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for remote opportunities that foster collaboration and innovation, where I can apply my QA expertise to enhance software quality and user satisfaction.

I am a Senior QA Engineer with more than 8 years of experience in critical roles throughout the software development lifecycle, focusing on complex enterprise solutions. My expertise lies in developing comprehensive testing strategies and ensuring software quality through meticulous attention to detail. I have a strong command of Agile methodologies, which allows me to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Throughout my career, I have worked on various applications, including web, desktop, and mobile platforms. I have successfully led teams, improved testing protocols, and developed automation frameworks using tools like Selenium, Java, and Cucumber BDD. My contributions have significantly increased test coverage and reduced critical bugs, enabling more frequent release cycles and enhancing overall system functionality.

I am currently seeking remote opportunities where I can leverage my skills in software quality assurance and contribute to innovative projects. My goal is to continue advancing my career while ensuring the highest standards of software quality for users.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior QA Engineer

Current

EthSwitch

Worked on National Payment Gateway and Instant Payment systems, ensuring financial services interoperability and customer convenience. Led a team of 3 QA analysts, improving team efficiency by 15% through new testing protocols and knowledge-sharing sessions. Developed a test automation framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Cucumber BDD, increasing test coverage by 60%.

Selenium Webdriver Java Test Automation Financial Services Payment Systems Team Leadership Troubleshooting Debugging Agile

Current

Senior QA Engineer

Current

Excellerent Solutions

Played a pivotal role in developing a distributed web application servicing loans across 800+ branches, significantly improving loan management capabilities. Designed and executed comprehensive test plans, reducing critical bugs by 40%. Developed a test automation framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Cucumber BDD.

Selenium Webdriver Java .NET Angular SQL Test Planning Agile Methodology Web Applications

QA Specialist

IT Run

Played a pivotal role in advancing multi-tenant crypto and Fintech platforms, automating core features for tenant transaction monitoring, auditing, KYB, and KYC verifications for B2B and B2C customers. Collaborated with Dev and PO teams to resolve bugs, ensuring alignment with requirements and acceptance criteria. Developed a test automation framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Cucumber B

Selenium Webdriver Java Crypto Fintech KYC KYB Test Automation Agile Methodologies

Senior QA Engineer

Kifiya Financial Technology

Worked on a digital lending system empowering financial institutions to offer uncollateralized digital lending to MSMEs, farmers, and individuals. Developed a test automation framework using Robot Framework and Python. Collaborated with clients to understand and document requirements, enhancing test scenario relevance.

Robot Framework Python Test Automation Test scenarios

Lecturer | QA Engineer

Debre Berhan University

Worked on Human Resource and Student Information Management Systems, troubleshooting and maintaining applications. Developed software documentation, user manuals, and conducted end-user training and system implementation. Taught Software Engineering, Requirement Engineering, Software Quality Assurance and Testing, and Data Structures and Algorithms.

Software Documentation System Implementation Customer Support Software Engineering QA Data Structures Algorithms Troubleshooting And Maintaining Applications

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Addis Ababa University

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

Focused on core Software Engineering principles, including Software Quality Assurance & Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), and Data Structures & Algorithms. Developed skills in Analysis and Design, Database Management, and Operating Systems.

Bahir Dar University

Master of Science, Software Engineering

Studied advanced topics in Software Engineering, including Software Quality Assurance & Testing, Machine Learning (OOP), and Research Design and Methodology. Gained expertise in Analysis and Design, and Data Structure and Algorithms.