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Katlego Maphutha

@katlegomaphutha

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Aspiring software tester with expertise in claims decisioning.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth in software testing and quality assurance, with a collaborative team environment.

I am currently working in the Claims Decisioning Department at Afrocentric Group, where I leverage my background in computer science and business management to analyze, test, and implement business rules within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). My role focuses on optimizing claims automation processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with medical scheme policies.

In addition to my hands-on experience, I am pursuing an ISTQB certification to specialize in software testing and quality assurance. I have actively participated in workshops and completed comprehensive courses on software testing methodologies, including manual and automation testing, Agile practices, and API testing. My commitment to continuous learning and improvement drives my passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Claims Decisioning Analyst

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Afrocentric Group

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Currently working in the Claims Decisioning Department, analyzing, testing, and implementing business rules within the SDLC to optimize claims processes. Responsible for conducting functional and regression testing, collaborating with teams to resolve defects, and documenting test cases to maintain quality assurance standards.

SDLC Functional Testing Regression Testing Business Analysis C++SQL Agile Communication Skills

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Udemy

Online Certification, Software Engineering

2024 - 2024

Gaining expertise in software development life cycle (SDLC), software architecture, design patterns, Agile methodologies, and testing principles. This course enhanced my understanding of system design, modularity, and software verification.

University of the Free State

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Business Management

2020 - 2024

Grade: Golden Key Achiever for being in top 15% for Computer Science

Activities and societies: Deputy Head Boy at Pietermaritzburg Primary School, Prefect at Mitchell House College, Peer Mentor for First Years of UFS, Golden Key Honour Society Lifetime Member

Equipping me with a strong foundation in software development, system analysis, and business strategy. This degree has enabled me to apply technical problem-solving skills and strategic decision-making to optimize business processes and develop innovative technology solutions.

St. John's College

Certification, Software Testing and Quality Assurance

2019 - 2019

Activities and societies: Trained in industry tools like JIRA, Zephyr Scale, and SQL for testers to enhance test management and defect tracking.

Completed a comprehensive software testing and QA course covering manual and automation testing, Agile methodologies, API testing with Postman, performance testing with JMeter, and test automation using Selenium.