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Joanna Kalema

@joannakalema

Detail-oriented UAT/QA analyst blending testing, business analysis, and frontend expertise.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to drive high-quality releases through strong UAT/QA—translating requirements into testable scenarios, collaborating closely with Product and Engineering, and continuously improving confidence in end-to-end user journeys.

I’m a detail-oriented UAT / QA Analyst with a strong background in frontend development and business analysis. I focus on validating end-to-end user journeys, translating business requirements into testable scenarios, and ensuring releases meet both user and commercial expectations.

At WorkL (Nov 2024–Present), I lead User Acceptance Testing for product releases, creating and executing automated test scenarios with Maestro based on user journeys and expected behaviours. I perform exploratory testing to surface edge cases, validate features against user stories and acceptance criteria, and support release cycles by testing multiple end-to-end flows.

Earlier, as a Frontend Developer at WorkL (Nov 2021–Nov 2024), I partnered with QA and Product to validate features before release and helped resolve 1,200+ defects. I translated business requirements into functional UI, delivered 25+ reusable frontend components, and strengthened product quality through clear documentation and cross-team collaboration.

I’ve also supported testing and validation across projects as a Junior Frontend Developer, including usability and performance testing and experimentation. I’m committed to ongoing learning—adapting quickly to new tools, frameworks, and business domains to improve testing confidence and product outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Business Analyst / QA

WorkL

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for product releases by creating and executing automated test scenarios in Maestro based on user journeys. Collaborated with Product and Engineering to validate features against user stories and acceptance criteria, log/triage defects, and verify end-to-end user journeys before deployment.

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Frontend Developer

WorkL

Nov 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years)

Partnered with QA and Product to validate features against requirements and improve release readiness. Identified and resolved 1,200+ defects, delivered 25+ reusable frontend components, and translated business requirements into functional React.js user interfaces.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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WorkL

Management Training, Management

2022 - 2022

Completed management training with WorkL.

Flatiron School logoFS

Flatiron School

Software Engineering, Software Engineering

2019 - 2020

Completed a Software Engineering program in London to develop software development skills.

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University of Essex

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics and Politics

2016 - 2019

Grade: 2:1

Earned a BSc in Economics and Politics (2:1), building analytical and business foundations.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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