Qa Engineer Quality Assurance

Rodney Ovbiye

Illinois, United States

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PROFILE

A senior QA engineer with over 5 years of experience driving test automation, improving QA strategies, and leading cross-functional teams in large-scale systems. Proven track record in automating complex workflows, leading testing efforts on high-traffic applications, and building a quality-driven culture that enhances product reliability and reduces release times. Experienced in scaling testing processes across global teams and leading the QA roadmap from design to deployment.

SKILLS

● Programming Languages: JavaScript, Java, C#, Python, SQL

● Testing Frameworks: Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Appium, RestSharp, Cucumber, Gherkin, TestNG

● Tools: Postman, JIRA, Swagger, Microsoft Office, Apache JMeter

● CI/CD & Version Control: Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, CircleCI, GitHub

● Testing Types: Automated Testing, Manual Testing, API Testing, Performance Testing, Functional Testing

● Leadership & Collaboration: Proven leadership in driving large cross-functional projects. Strong collaboration with development, automation, and infrastructure teams for enhanced system performance.

● Agile Skills: Familiar with Agile Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Retrospective Management RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior QA Engineer

Deel

July 2021 – March 2023

● Served as the sole QA engineer for the EOR (Employer of Record) division, a key segment of the global HR platform, managing end-to-end quality assurance efforts.

● Authored and maintained test process documents, establishing clear workflows and standards for cross-functional teams to ensure consistent testing practices.

● Built and maintained a robust Playwright automation framework, enabling efficient and scalable API and web automation testing for critical workflows.

● Collaborated with engineering, infrastructure, and product teams to align testing strategies with business goals, reducing system downtimes and accelerating release cycles.

● Proactively identified and addressed critical system issues, streamlining QA efforts and ensuring high reliability for a large-scale user base.

● Took ownership of the QA roadmap for the division, demonstrating leadership in test planning, execution, and team coordination.

QA Modernization Specialist

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) March 2023 – Present

● Spearheaded the modernization of processes in the Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology division, introducing automation techniques to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.

● Developed and deployed VBA-based automation scripts, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy in repetitive tasks.

● Collaborated with business analysts to document business processes and contribute to the design of a new statewide system.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Renmoney Microfinance Bank

July 2020 – July 2021

● Led the mobile automation team, developing a scalable Appium framework to support automated testing for native and Flutter apps.

● Wrote and executed detailed test cases for Web and API testing, ensuring comprehensive coverage of critical workflows.

● Reported and tracked bugs using JIRA, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues efficiently and meet sprint goals.

● Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, fostering a transparent and collaborative environment.

● Designed and executed API tests using Cypress, ensuring seamless functionality and reliability for the platform.

● Partnered with the DevOps team to integrate automated test pipelines into Jenkins, reducing deployment times and improving release quality.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Seamfix (Quales Consulting)

January 2019 – July 2020

● Worked in an Agile environment, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, driving collaboration with development and product teams.

● Authored and executed comprehensive test cases for both manual and automated testing, ensuring thorough validation of the BioSmart identification and verification platform.

● Reported and tracked bugs using JIRA, collaborating with developers to prioritize and resolve issues, enhancing product quality.

● Built and maintained a Cypress automation framework, streamlining identification process testing and reducing manual effort.

● Performed extensive API testing using Postman and Cypress, ensuring robust API integrations for Africa's leading telecommunication companies, MTN and Glo.

● Maintained and optimized a Selenium-based codebase, improving test coverage and system reliability.

EDUCATION

Master's in Management Information Systems

University of Illinois Springfield

Expected Graduation: December 2024

● Relevant coursework: Project Chain Management, Systems Analysis and Design, Business Analysis, IT Project Management, Database Management Systems, and Process Automation.

● Awarded Merit Scholarship and selected for the Graduate Public Service Internship (GPSI) program, gaining hands-on experience in process automation and quality assurance. B.Sc. in Computer Science

Babcock University

● Solidified foundational knowledge in programming and software engineering with a focus on automation and testing.

PERSONAL PROJECTS

Tredbase (Co-Founder, January 2024 – Present)

● As the lead for product testing, I worked to ensure that Tredbase delivered on its promises of quality and reliability. I collaborated with the development team to ensure all aspects of the product were thoroughly tested.

● Coordinated the team’s efforts, resulting in a 25% increase in testing efficiency and faster sprint cycles

● Engaged with clients to gather feedback and improve our offerings based on real-world user needs. CERTIFICATES

● ISTQB® Certified Tester

VOLUNTEERING

National Youth Service Corps

Volunteer, October 2022 – November 2023

● Actively participated in humanitarian efforts, distributing essential supplies to those in need in rural communities.

Tutor, Quales Learning

August 2021 – December 2022

● Mentored students transitioning from manual to automated testing, empowering them with modern testing tools like Cypress.

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