Lerato ShakoaneLS
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Lerato Shakoane

@leratoshakoane

Experienced QA leader and Test Automation Architect with 8+ years.

South Africa

What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation, collaboration, and growth in QA and automation.

I am a highly skilled QA leader, Automation Architect, and Senior Test Engineer with over 8 years of experience in test automation, software quality assurance, and DevOps integration. My career has been marked by a proven track record in designing scalable automation frameworks and leading cross-functional teams to implement effective test strategies that ensure software reliability, performance, and security.

Throughout my professional journey, I have developed expertise in API testing, backend testing, performance testing, and security testing, as well as CI/CD pipeline integration. I am passionate about SDET methodologies and Agile/SAFe leadership, and I have successfully architected enterprise-wide test automation frameworks that have significantly increased test efficiency and reduced defect leakage. My commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement drives me to mentor teams and establish best practices in automation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Wits Business School

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Focused on advanced business principles, strategic management, and leadership.

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University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Chemistry

Completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Chemistry. Developed a strong foundation in chemical principles, laboratory techniques, and scientific research.

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University of Oxford

Program Completion, Artificial Intelligence

Participated in the Oxford AI Program. Focused on key concepts and advanced applications of artificial intelligence.

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University of the Witwatersrand

Master of Science, Chemical Engineering

Earned a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Focused on advanced concepts and research methodologies within the chemical engineering discipline.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Program Completion, Data Science & Machine Learning

Completed a program in Data Science & Machine Learning. Gained expertise in data analysis, machine learning algorithms, and their practical applications.

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