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Benjamin Keya

@benjaminkeya

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Results-driven QA Engineer with over 5 years of experience.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging QA role that fosters growth and innovation.

I am a results-driven QA Engineer with over 5 years of experience in software quality assurance. My expertise lies in crafting and executing meticulous test plans, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. I am skilled in both manual and automated testing across various projects, with a strong focus on optimizing efficiency and achieving exceptional outcomes.

In my current role as a Senior SQA Analyst at Pixeledge Inc, I have successfully developed and executed detailed test plans for multiple software projects, significantly reducing testing time by 80% through the implementation of automated testing. My experience includes mentoring junior QA team members, conducting product analytics, and participating in Agile/Scrum environments to align test cases with user stories. I am passionate about continuous improvement and have contributed to QA process enhancement initiatives that have elevated team efficiency and product quality.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior SQA Analyst

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Pixeledge Inc

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

As a Senior SQA Analyst, I developed and executed detailed test plans for multiple software projects, conducted manual testing, and integrated automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline. I mentored junior QA team members and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Test Planning Manual Testing Automated Testing CI CD TestRail Google Analytics Mentorship

Lead QA Engineer

Pi Consulting Services

Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 (8 months)

In my role as Lead QA Engineer, I led a team of QA analysts in testing complex Fintech platforms, implemented various testing strategies, and conducted performance testing to enhance application speed. I also conducted client product demos and onboarded new employees.

Team Leadership Performance Testing API Testing Test Planning Load Testing Postman JMeter

QA Engineer

Technobrain (K) Ltd

Sep 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years 1 month)

As a QA Engineer, I conducted user acceptance testing, tested security components of Microsoft Windows, and managed cloud computing tasks. I implemented product test strategies and communicated issues with Microsoft Developers to ensure software quality.

User Acceptance Testing Security Testing Cloud Computing Test Strategy Functional Testing Regression Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Multimedia University of Kenya

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

2013 - 2017

Grade: Second Class Honors

Studied Information Technology, focusing on various aspects of technology and its applications in real-world scenarios. Graduated with Second Class Honors.