Delano Nocilla
@delanonocilla
Detail-oriented Manual QA Tester specializing in end-to-end testing and API validation.
What I'm looking for
I am a methodical Manual QA Tester with hands-on experience testing across Platform, Middleware, and Frontend layers, creating structured test cases, and identifying critical bugs to ensure software stability.
I have practical experience executing API tests with Postman, logging and tracking issues in Jira, and contributing in Agile sprint cycles to smoke, regression, and functional testing while collaborating closely with developers and product owners.
Throughout roles at RiverTech, RS2 SP, and SG Solutions I supported release cycles, regression suites, and customer-facing systems, and I continually build test cases and support automation efforts to raise quality standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manual QA Tester
RiverTech
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Create and manage structured test cases and perform detailed manual testing across Platform, Middleware, and Frontend layers; executed API tests with Postman and tracked issues in Jira to improve release quality.
WordPress Developer
Freelance
Jul 2016 - Jan 2024 (7 years 6 months)
Created basic websites, landing pages, and e-commerce sites for small businesses using WordPress, delivering functional online presences and entry-level e-commerce capabilities.
Manual Regression QA Tester
RS2 SP
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)
Performed manual regression and pipeline testing for platform updates, created and executed test cases to ensure application stability and reported defects to development teams.
Software Specialist
SG Solutions
Oct 2017 - Sep 2021 (3 years 11 months)
Conducted manual testing, software installation, and technical support for internal and public-facing systems including print management, ticketing kiosks, and document management solutions.
Database Manager
OPM
Jul 2016 - Sep 2016 (2 months)
Managed and maintained government database systems during a student placement, ensuring data integrity through routine maintenance and accurate data validation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown Institution (Level 5 Bachelor's Diploma in Software Development)
Level 5 Bachelor's Diploma in Software Development, Software Development
Completed a Level 5 Bachelor's Diploma in Software Development; coursework oriented towards software development fundamentals and practical skills.
ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
ECDL V5.0, Computer Skills
Earned ECDL V5.0 certification demonstrating competency in common computer skills and productivity software.
Secondary Education (O Levels)
O Levels, General Secondary Education
Completed O Level qualifications in Maltese, English, Computer Studies, Biology, Physics, Maths, and Italian.
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Location
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