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Selaelo Lemekoana

@selaelolemekoana

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Quality Assurance Specialist with expertise in automation frameworks.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation in software quality assurance.

I am a dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist with a strong background in automation frameworks and testing methodologies. Currently, I lead the development and implementation of automation frameworks for insurance product features at Pineapple, where I utilize BDD principles to enhance testing efficiency. My role involves integrating automated tests into the CI pipeline, ensuring that each pull request is accompanied by visual test results, which significantly improves the development workflow.

Previously, I worked as a Software Automation Engineer at Vodacom, where I automated API and web application test cases using Python and Selenium. My experience also includes mentoring aspiring software engineers at WeThinkCode_, where I conducted workshops that increased participants' proficiency. I hold a BSc in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science and am committed to continuous learning and professional development in the field of software testing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Quality Assurance Specialist

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Pineapple

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Led the development and implementation of automation frameworks for insurance product features using BDD principles. Integrated the automated tests into the pipeline that gets triggered with each pull request developers create to show visual test result and run the automated tests.

BDD Automation Framework CircleCi Selenium JavaScript Cucumber Jira AWS S3 Docker

Software Automation Engineer

Vodacom

Apr 2023 - Oct 2023 (6 months)

Automated API and web application test cases using Python and Selenium, improving testing efficiency and reliability. Designed and implemented API mocking framework to simulate complex service interactions, reducing development time.

Python Selenium API Testing Web Testing Mocking Cross Functional Collaboration Visual Regression Testing Percy Applitools

Technical Mentor

WeThinkCode_

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)

Mentored aspiring software engineers by conducting workshops and training sessions, increasing participants' efficiency and proficiency. Collaborated with students on various programming projects, providing guidance and feedback.

Mentoring Training Software Engineering Programming

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of South Africa

BSc, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

2023 -

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts in both fields, preparing for a career in technology.

WeThinkCode_

NQF L5 Information Technology, System Development

2021 - 2022

Completed a National Qualifications Framework Level 5 in Information Technology: System Development. This program focused on practical system development skills and methodologies.

Boston City Campus and Business College

Higher Certificate, Accounting Practice

2020 - 2020

Obtained a Higher Certificate in Accounting Practice. This program provided a foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices.

International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)

Certified Tester – Foundation Level, Software Testing

Achieved ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level certification. This certification validates foundational knowledge in software testing principles and practices.