Bonface Wairera
@bonfacewairera
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer focused on delivering high-quality software.
What I'm looking for
I am a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology from Jomo-Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. My journey in the tech industry has been marked by my commitment to enhancing software quality through automation. Currently, I work at AMAKA STUDIO, where I develop and maintain test automation scripts, perform API testing, and integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines using AWS and GitHub actions.
Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented CI/CD pipelines that have significantly improved release cycles and testing efficiency. My passion lies in delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance user experiences, particularly in the healthcare sector. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve performance issues and make data-driven decisions that elevate the quality and usability of the platforms I work on.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Quality Assurance Engineer
AMAKA Studio
Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)
Created detailed test plans and cases, performing thorough regression, smoke, and exploratory tests before code deployments. Developed and maintained automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage, while also creating and maintaining detailed documentation of test plans, results, and bug reports.
Overall QA Automation Engineer
Afya Rekod
Jul 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Authored and maintained manual test cases, evaluating function, performance, and design compliance against standards and customer needs. Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates, documenting procedures and keeping scripts updated with current requirements.
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
Andela
Oct 2022 - Oct 2022 (0 months)
Researched and selected cost-effective automation tools, applying Agile Delivery methods to simplify testing process decisions. Validated production deployment changes, completed progressive and regressive testing scenarios, and authored automated testing reports.
Software Support Engineer
CloudFactory
Jun 2018 - Jul 2022 (4 years 1 month)
Analyzed supportability aspects of proposed products and developed tools to lessen operational burdens for teammates. Oversaw other analysts' work, conducted training, and collaborated with outside departments to implement system-wide improvements.
Software Test Engineer
QATestLab
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to the development team. Wrote and optimized test cases for manual software testing and created successful test scripts for automated feature testing using open-source tools.
Software Support Analyst
Nairobi City Water And Sewerage Company
Sep 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment, created user accounts, and assigned permissions. Researched and identified solutions to technical problems, monitored system performance, and resolved network issues.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Arts, Business And Information Technology
2016 - 2018
Studied Business and Information Technology. Gained knowledge in both business principles and information technology applications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
amaka.studioSkills
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