Daisy Chepkemoi - Senior Engineer in Test - Network International | Himalayas
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Daisy Chepkemoi

@daisychepkemoi

Senior QA Automation Engineer with expertise in payment systems testing.

Kenya

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning in software quality assurance.

I am a Senior QA Automation Engineer with over 5 years of experience specializing in API, mobile, web UI, and performance testing. My deep expertise in card payment systems, including prepaid, credit, and multicurrency transactions, allows me to ensure high-quality software delivery. I have a strong understanding of card transaction flows and compliance standards such as PCI DSS, EMV, and ISO 8583.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams in integrating CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI and Jenkins. My proficiency in JavaScript, Java, Go, PHP, and various test automation tools, including Selenium, Cypress, and Rest Assured, enables me to drive innovation and enhance testing methodologies. I am passionate about problem-solving, continuous learning, and fostering collaboration within teams to achieve top-tier software quality.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

NI
Current

Senior Engineer in Test

Network International

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Led end-to-end testing of Network International’s payment gateway, ensuring seamless prepaid, credit, and multi-currency card transactions across various platforms. Developed and implemented automated API test suites using Rest Assured and internal tools to validate card transaction processing and fraud detection systems. Acted as the primary point of contact for QA issues, providing guidance and

SH

Senior QA Engineer

Shara

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Pioneered the automation of APIs and internal web applications, developing and maintaining test scripts with Rest Assured and Java to significantly improve test coverage and efficiency. Built and optimized automation pipelines using Jenkins to enable automatic test execution and faster feedback loops. Conducted extensive API and end-to-end testing for multiple system integrations, including mobile

CE

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Cellulant

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Played a pivotal role in testing card payment integrations to various aggregators and acquirers, automating these processes with Rest Assured and Java. Developed a performance testing framework using K6 and integrated automation test scripts into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI and Docker. Spearheaded the design and maintenance of advanced automated Test Suites for mobile applications and web test

SP

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Safaricom PLC

Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Led testing efforts for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and their interfaces, overseeing IoT device management and billing systems to ensure accuracy and reliability. Performed comprehensive performance testing on APIs, USSD, mobile applications, and web applications utilizing JMeter. Developed and maintained automation scripts for REST API testing using Rest Assured and Cucumber, and for web app

SI

Software Quality Analyst

Sokowatch Inc.

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Wrote and executed test cases for web applications and APIs using TestLink and TestRail, documenting defects found during testing. Conducted performance, functional, and regression testing based on BRD requirements, and performed API testing using Postman and Soap UI. Scheduled load tests using Jenkins, generated reports with JMeter plugins, and managed/tracked issues using Jira.

CL

Junior Software Developer

Custometrix Ltd.

Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Managed and improved the customer experience platform, ensuring optimal performance and functionality. Designed and developed RESTful API services using Laravel to enable new features on the platform. Created an Employee rating system using Highcharts.js for data visualization and implemented best practices for high-quality code.

SP

Software Quality Assurance Intern

Safaricom PLC

May 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Conducted analysis of system requirement documents to identify testing needs and developed comprehensive test cases based on business requirement documents. Utilized ALM to execute test cases and track defects, and designed/built test scenarios based on architectural design for non-functional testing. Tested APIs to ensure appropriate response and data, wrote scripts to automate testing, and utili

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KU

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science

Studied Computer Science at Kenyatta University. Gained foundational knowledge in various aspects of computing.

UN

Unknown

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Studies

Completed secondary education, earning the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. Developed foundational academic skills.

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