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palesa motaung

@palesamotaung

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ISTQB-certified Software Test Analyst with a passion for automation.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to grow in automation testing while contributing to innovative QA practices.

I am an ISTQB-certified Software Test Analyst with over three years of experience in manual functional testing and regression test design. My expertise lies in defect lifecycle management across web-based platforms, where I have honed my skills in writing reusable test cases, executing structured test runs, and reporting bugs using tools like Azure DevOps and Jira. I possess a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile Scrum methodologies, and QA best practices.

In addition to my testing experience, I have a background in software development, specifically in C# MVC, and I am currently expanding my knowledge in SQL for data validation and API testing using Postman. I am actively upskilling in test automation with tools such as Cypress and Selenium, aiming to become a hybrid manual/automation QA professional. My commitment to continuous learning drives me to build small test projects and explore innovative QA solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Test Analyst

Current

CBS Africa

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Conducted end-to-end manual testing on a financial system, involving purchasing workflows and rate-of-exchange (ROE) calculations. Responsible for bug tracking, logging, and conducting regression testing.

Manual Testing Regression Testing UI Testing End To End Testing Azure DevOps Jira

Test Analyst

Momentum

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 (2 months)

Tracked and logged bugs, conducted and executed test plans, and documented test results. Performed front-end testing and created test cases.

Test Planning Test Execution Test Case Creation Jira

Software Developer

CBS Africa

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 (5 months)

Maintained the backend of the system and fixed bugs and system defects using MVC C#. Collaborated with team members to enhance front-end functionality and ensure optimal performance of the backend system.

MVC SQL

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenilworth Secondary school

National Senior Certificate, General Studies

Completed secondary education, achieving a Bachelor pass. Gained foundational knowledge across various subjects.

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Certificate in Computer Administration, Computer Administration

Acquired skills in computer administration, including purchasing workflows and rate-of-exchange (ROE) calculations.

BelgiumCampusITVarsity

Diploma In Software Development, Software Development

Pursued a diploma in software development, gaining knowledge in various programming concepts and practices. This program prepared me for a career in software.