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Diana J howard

@dianajhoward

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Experienced mobile App/Game tester seeking a Senior QA role.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment that values quality and innovation, where I can contribute my testing expertise and grow professionally.

I'm Diana Jennifer Howard, an experienced mobile app and game tester with over 6 years of expertise in manual testing across various platforms. My journey in quality assurance has equipped me with a robust understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies, allowing me to deliver high-quality outputs consistently. I have a proven track record of creating effective test cases, performing rigorous testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful launch of numerous applications and games.

Throughout my career, I have held key positions such as Senior Quality Analyst at Gamifysoft and Test Engineer Senior Analyst at Accenture, where I honed my skills in functional, usability, and compatibility testing. My hands-on experience with tools like Jira, TestRail, and various testing methodologies has enabled me to identify and resolve issues efficiently, contributing to the overall growth of the organizations I have worked with. I am passionate about enhancing user experiences and ensuring that products meet the highest quality standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Quality Analyst

Gamifysoft Pvt Ltd

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)

Created test cases from user stories and performed regression, basic API, exploratory, and negative tests. Responsible for backend functional testing and delivered high-quality outputs on time.

Regression Testing API Testing Exploratory testing Backend Testing Sprint Planning Jira

Test Engineer Senior Analyst

Accenture

May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)

Participated in daily standup meetings and performed accessibility, functional, and localization testing. Tested user stories in each sprint cycle and converted them into test scenarios and test cases.

Accessibility Testing Functional Testing Localization Test scenarios Agile Scrum

QA Lead Engineer

Bytemark Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd

Apr 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Managed daily testing tasks for mobile apps across different environments, identified bugs, and prepared reports. Collaborated with developers and database administrators to fast-track product releases.

Mobile App Testing Test Reporting Team Coordination Quality Assurance TestRail Jira Appium

Quality Analyst

Dhruva Interactive Pvt Ltd

Nov 2012 - Jun 2015 (2 years 7 months)

Took ownership of projects, thoroughly tested games, and led a team of two QA analysts. Created checklists and validated new content, features, and fixes.

Team Leadership Device Matrix Mantis Jira

QA Analyst

Mango Games Pvt Ltd

May 2012 - Oct 2012 (5 months)

Performed various tests including Smoke, Functional, Ad-hoc, Regression, and BVT checks. Involved in daily stand-up and bug scrum meetings, and reported defects using Jira.

Smoke Testing Functional Testing Regression Testing Bug Reporting Jira

Executive Testing

Hewlett Packard

Aug 2010 - Mar 2011 (7 months)

Involved in daily stand-up and bug scrum meetings, performing game testing prior to releases. Identified and reported character flaws, graphic gaps, and glitches using Dev-Track.

Multiplayer Testing Performance Testing Bug Reporting Fraps Jing