Kiruthi Kariuki
@kiruthikariuki
Senior QA engineer specializing in test automation, API and performance testing.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Senior QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience in test automation, API testing, performance testing and QA process improvement. I combine hands-on automation (Cypress, Selenium, Appium) with API and performance tooling to deliver reliable software.
I have implemented Shift Left testing practices, authored test plans, created CI-ready repositories, and contributed to Spring Boot and React JS development. I routinely build dashboards, report metrics, and lead QA efforts to reduce release risk and accelerate delivery.
I take a collaborative approach with product and engineering teams to identify bottlenecks (using JMeter and runtime analysis), automate regression suites (RestAssured, Postman, Cypress), and mentor testers to raise quality and efficiency across the organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior QA Engineer
Toqio
Jun 2020 - May 2025 (4 years 11 months)
Championed Shift-Left testing and led API, front-end, and performance test automation efforts, improving test coverage and reducing release cycle issues across the platform. Prepared test plans, metrics, and reports while mentoring QA team members and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Software Engineer (QA)
Umba Kenya
Apr 2020 - Jun 2020 (2 months)
Implemented manual and automated Android tests using Appium and expanded automated API test coverage, improving test stability and accelerating release readiness. Delivered test progress and summary reports and optimized QA processes.
Software Engineer 2 (QA)
Indra Kenya
Feb 2017 - Feb 2020 (3 years)
Designed and executed test strategies, test environments, and automated test cases (Selenium/Appium), introduced metrics to measure test progress, and guided test teams to improve quality and delivery predictability. Managed requirement traceability and defect processes.
Lecturer
Zetech University
Jan 2010 - Jan 2017 (7 years)
Prepared and delivered coursework, supervised laboratory sessions and student projects, and participated in exam setting and marking to support computer science curriculum and student development.
Part Time Lecturer
Kiriri Women University
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Delivered coursework and supervised laboratory practices, and participated in exam setting and marking for computing courses.
Part Time Lecturer
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009 (11 months)
Set coursework, conducted and supervised laboratory practices, and performed exam setting and marking for computing subjects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UNUniversity of Nairobi
Master of Science, Information Systems
2006 - 2013
Completed a Master of Science in Information Systems focusing on advanced topics in information systems.
UNUniversity of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems
1999 - 2003
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree, graduating with Second Class Upper Division.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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