Pumzile Yekela
@pumzileyekela
Detail-oriented Software Quality Engineer with expertise in testing.
What I'm looking for
As a dedicated Software Quality Engineer with over five years of experience, I have honed my skills in both manual and automation testing, contributing significantly to the software development lifecycle. My journey began with a solid educational foundation in IT: Software Development, culminating in a Baccalaureus Technologiae from Nelson Mandela University. I have a proven track record of writing comprehensive test scenarios and executing them meticulously, ensuring that software products meet the highest quality standards.
Throughout my career, I have worked with esteemed organizations such as Livescore South Africa and Batsamayi Software Development, where I was responsible for overseeing test plans, conducting regression tests, and onboarding new team members. My technical proficiency extends to tools like Jira, Cypress, and SQL scripting, enabling me to investigate and report bugs effectively. I am passionate about collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and user experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Quality Engineer
Livescore South Africa
Jul 2021 - Jan 2025 (3 years 6 months)
Responsible for backend testing in sports betting/gaming, writing and executing test scenarios and cases, and overseeing test plans. Involved in manual and automation testing using Cypress, bug investigation, and onboarding new team members.
Software Quality Engineer
Batsamayi Software Development
Dec 2018 - Jul 2021 (2 years 7 months)
Focused on writing and executing test cases, logging bugs, and ensuring fixes were implemented. Conducted regression, feature, and smoke testing while preparing RFCs for software releases.
Student Assistant
NMMU
Mar 2017 - Nov 2017 (8 months)
Assisted in managing the computer lab, supervised students during practicals, and handled administrative tasks related to test papers.
Intern Software Quality Assurance Analyst
LexisNexis
Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 (1 month)
Drew up test cases and scenarios, executed tests, and logged bugs while collaborating with developers to ensure issues were resolved.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nelson Mandela University
Baccalaureus Technologiae, Information Technology
2017 - 2017
Graduated with a Baccalaureus Technologiae in IT: Software Development, focusing on advanced software development techniques and methodologies.
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
National Diploma, Information Technology
2015 - 2017
Graduated with a National Diploma in IT: Software Development, covering essential software development skills and practices.
Gonubie High School
Matriculation, General Education
2009 - 2013
Completed secondary education with a focus on subjects including English, Mathematical Literacy, and Business Studies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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