Joanna Kalema
@joannakalema
Detail-oriented UAT/QA analyst blending testing, business analysis, and frontend expertise.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
Junior Frontend Developer
Engaging Tech
Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 (5 months)
Collaborated with stakeholders to clarify requirements and support feature testing and validation across multiple projects. Delivered responsive templates aligned with user and business needs.
Junior Frontend Developer
DTB Carbyne
Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 (5 months)
Tested and validated early-stage product features for usability and performance while contributing to experimentation and feasibility testing of new technologies. Supported validation of product outcomes to inform iteration and delivery decisions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WorkL
Management Training, Management
2022 - 2022
Completed management training with WorkL.
Flatiron School
Software Engineering, Software Engineering
2019 - 2020
Completed a Software Engineering program in London to develop software development skills.
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
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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