Sarah Baloyi
@sarahbaloyi
ISTQB certified software tester with hands-on experience in QA.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Software Tester with 1 year and 8 months of hands-on experience in manual testing. My expertise encompasses functional, integration, usability, regression, user acceptance (UAT), sanity, and smoke testing. I excel in test case design, execution, defect tracking, and requirements analysis throughout the full SDLC within Agile environments. My analytical thinking and attention to detail have allowed me to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality.
Currently, I am upskilling in automation testing, gaining practical experience with tools like Selenium IDE, GitHub, and writing test scripts in IntelliJ with Maven. I am highly motivated and adaptable, eager to expand my skills into automation frameworks and Salesforce QA testing. My goal is to contribute to a dynamic team where I can leverage my skills and continue to grow professionally.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Quality Assurance Test Analyst
Right To Care
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Analyzed business and functional requirements to create detailed test plans, test cases, and traceability matrices. Performed various manual testing types, including functional, integration, regression, usability, smoke, sanity, and UAT, while logging and tracking defects in Agile environments. Currently gaining hands-on experience in automation testing using Selenium IDE, GitHub, IntelliJ, and Ma
Incident Analyst
Discovery Health
May 2023 - Nov 2023 (6 months)
Monitored application service logs and alerts to identify and document potential incidents, including root cause analysis. Assisted teams in remediating vulnerabilities and analyzed incidents to determine severity, impact, and resolution strategies.
Talent Pool Service Desk Agent
Discovery Group
Feb 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Logged and prioritized incoming incidents in accordance with SLA agreements, conducting initial analysis, investigation, and diagnosis of issues. Assigned unresolved incidents to appropriate support teams for resolution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Advanced Diploma, Information Resource Management
Currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Information Resource Management, expanding knowledge in managing information resources effectively.
University of South Africa (UNISA)
National Diploma, Information Technology
Completed a National Diploma in Information Technology, gaining foundational knowledge in IT principles and practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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