Koto Sylvia
@kotosylvia
Experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer with a focus on automation.
What I'm looking for
I am a Software Quality Assurance Engineer with over 11 years of experience in software validation, test automation, and quality management. My expertise lies in defining test strategies, managing defects, and driving continuous process improvement to ensure the reliability, compliance, and performance of applications. As a Certified Scrum Master and ISTQB Certified Tester, I excel in Agile project management and team coordination, guiding organizations toward high-quality software deliveries.
In my current role as a QA Consultant at Sopra Steria, I study, design, and maintain automated test cases while creating comprehensive test documentation. My previous experience includes managing functional and automated tests for the AMPLITUDE banking system at Attijari IT Africa, where I was responsible for requirements analysis, test planning, and defect tracking. I have a proven track record of improving test processes and monitoring performance indicators, which has significantly contributed to the success of the projects I have been involved in.
Throughout my career, I have developed strong leadership skills, training new team members on testing tools and Agile methodologies. I am committed to continuous learning and adapting to new challenges, ensuring that I remain at the forefront of the software quality assurance field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Consultant
Sopra Steria
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
As a QA Consultant, I study, design, and maintain automated test cases, create test documentation, and manage both automated and manual test campaigns. I also oversee test data sets and defect tracking to ensure software reliability and performance.
QA Tester
Attijari IT Africa
Sep 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 7 months)
In my role as a QA Tester, I managed functional and automated tests for the AMPLITUDE banking system, conducted requirements analysis, and developed test cases. I also designed the automation strategy and tracked defects.
QA Tester
Atos
Nov 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 8 months)
As a QA Tester at Atos, I designed and deployed automation strategies, maintained automated and manual test cases, and trained new team members on testing tools and Agile methodologies.
QA Tester
DKB Solutions
Oct 2016 - Nov 2019 (3 years 1 month)
In my position as a QA Tester at DKB Solutions, I focused on test automation using Selenium WebDriver, collaborated closely with development teams, and participated in design phases and specification reviews.
Developer & QA Tester
GNTI
Oct 2013 - Oct 2016 (3 years)
As a Developer & QA Tester, I was responsible for developing and testing applications, managing acceptance and validation phases, ensuring deliverables met quality standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IHEM/SO
Master’s Degree, Software Engineering
2018 - 2019
Groupe ETEP
Bachelor’s Degree, Networks and Programming
2013 - 2014
IHEM/SO
Higher Technical Diploma, Computer Science - Application Development
2013 - 2013
Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
2007 - 2013
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