Kays L.Project Manager
Skills
Software Quality and Testing professional with over five years of experience, specializing as a Tester focused on Agile methodologies, innovation, and digital transformation. Expertise in acting as a digital transformation agent within testing, bringing a diverse range of dynamics, agile practices, and techniques for testing web applications and APIs. Possesses solid expertise in software testing methodologies and software quality processes, particularly within financial operations, startups, and fintech environments.
Extensive knowledge in software testing includes scenario design/modeling and test data generation for web platform applications and APIs. Proficient in developing test cases based on various documentation, such as prototypes, functional/non-functional requirements, business rules, technical/functional specifications, and UML user stories. Skilled in assisting product owners with breaking down user story scenarios using BDD (Behavior-Driven Development), TDD (Test-Driven Development), and DDD (Domain-Driven Design) techniques.
Expert in functional testing techniques such as equivalence partitioning analysis and boundary value analysis to enhance software requirements coverage. Experienced across multiple business segments, including digital banking, financial operations, and investments, with comprehensive knowledge of Agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban.
Active contributor to Agile ceremonies, maintaining respect for Timebox priorities. Demonstrated proficiency in creating, monitoring, and sharing quality metrics. Extensive experience in software engineering, promoting a culture of quality within teams by implementing continuous delivery methodologies and techniques.
Software Quality Analyst
3/1/2022 - 1/1/2023
Gained expertise in Agile methodologies, focusing on Scrum and Kanban frameworks to enhance software development processes. Developed proficiency in test automation tools including Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, and TestNG. Utilized continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines with Jenkins and Bamboo for efficient software delivery. Implemented test case management using tools such as JIRA and TestRail, ensuring comprehensive coverage and traceability. Demonstrated competence in API testing with Postman and REST Assured, as well as performance testing with JMeter. Conducted thorough exploratory testing sessions, identifying critical issues and collaborating closely with development teams to resolve defects. Applied version control using Git for maintaining test scripts and coordinating with the wider development team. Leveraged various scripting languages like Python and Java for writing robust automated test scripts. Ensured adherence to quality standards by conducting regular code reviews and participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.Test Analyst - QA
2/1/2021 - 2/1/2022
Specialized in Agile Testing within the Interbank Acquisition Squad, concentrating on investment products and financial operations. Acquired expertise in writing test cases using TDD and BDD, and performed extensive manual testing on web applications and APIs following Scrum and Kanban methodologies. Conducted a comprehensive range of tests, including Functional and Non-Functional Tests such as Integrated System Testing, Acceptance Testing, and Regression Testing. Utilized Jira for creating and executing test cases based on user stories, as well as for bug reporting and maintaining test evidence.Agile Tester - QA
8/1/2019 - 1/1/2021
Developed proficiency in test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) within Agile methodologies, primarily Scrum and Kanban. Specialized in modeling and executing manual tests on web applications and APIs, focusing on investment products and financial operations. Conducted extensive functional and non-functional testing, including integrated system testing, acceptance testing, and regression testing. Utilized Jira for creating and executing test cases based on user stories, reporting bugs, and providing test evidence. Generated test data using SQL queries.QA Test Analyst
5/1/2016 - 6/1/2019
Served as a Tester in the Support Squads for Web applications and APIs within the Santa Catarina State Payroll system. Conducted Functional Testing, including System Integration Testing, Acceptance Testing, and Maintenance/Regression Testing, ensuring the reliability and functionality of applications. Specialized in bug reporting and defect management using Jira, facilitating efficient communication and resolution of issues. Enhanced expertise in troubleshooting, documenting, and tracking defects, contributing to the overall quality and performance of the system.
Computer Science at Santa Catarina State University
2017 - 2021Economics at Udesc Esag
2017 - 2017
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