BLESSING Olaiya
@blessingolaiya
Results-driven Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 4+ years experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Software Quality Assurance Engineer with over four years of experience in both manual and automated testing. My expertise lies in developing and executing comprehensive test strategies that enhance product quality and ensure seamless user experiences. I have a proven track record of reducing defects and optimizing testing processes, which has significantly contributed to the delivery of high-quality web and mobile applications.
Currently, I serve as a Senior QA Engineer at SEERBIT, where I spearheaded the design and maintenance of Cypress automation scripts, achieving a remarkable 95% reduction in production bugs. My collaborative approach in Agile/Scrum environments has led to a 20% increase in user satisfaction. I am also passionate about mentoring aspiring QA professionals, sharing my knowledge of industry-standard testing tools and methodologies to help them thrive in their careers.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software QA Automation Trainer
TREVOTECH ACADEMY
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Trained over 20 professionals on Cypress automation, achieving a 90% success rate in skill adoption. Developed interactive training materials and evaluated trainees for real-world QA roles.
Senior QA Engineer
SEERBIT
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Spearheaded the design and maintenance of Cypress automation scripts for the SEERBIT Merchant Dashboard, achieving a 95% reduction in production bugs and improving testing coverage by 90%. Conducted rigorous manual testing and collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance user satisfaction.
Senior QA Engineer
Consistence Trust Microfinance Bank / Prunny Technology
Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 (3 months)
Reduced defect rates by 80% through comprehensive testing of web and mobile applications. Enhanced API reliability with Postman and conducted performance testing using JMeter, leading to significant improvements in system efficiency.
Software Quality Assurance Mentor
THE BUG DETECTIVE COHORT 6.0
Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 (1 month)
Provided mentorship to aspiring QA professionals, focusing on manual and automated testing skills. Assisted in developing effective test strategies and familiarized mentees with industry-standard tools.
Virtual Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Freelance
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 (5 months)
Optimized a school management system by automating testing workflows with Selenium and Cypress, achieving a 40% reduction in testing time. Conducted end-to-end testing for various systems.
Software Test Automation Engineer
KROPMANN
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Tested school web applications using Selenium and Cypress, and automated API testing with Postman. Focused on ensuring quality through both manual and automated testing processes.
Intern
HICAD SYSTEMS LIMITED
Apr 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Provided technical assistance with computer hardware and software, learned cloud computing basics, and configured network devices.
Software Developer Intern
JUST WEB TECHNOLOGY
Sep 2016 - Nov 2016 (2 months)
Designed a responsive web user interface using CSS, HTML, and Bootstrap, while gaining foundational programming skills.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Federal University of Oye-Ekiti
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2015 - 2019
Grade: Second Class Upper
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on software development, algorithms, and data structures. Achieved a Second Class Upper Honours, demonstrating strong academic performance and understanding of core computer science principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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