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kolawole O. — Mid-Level Software Quality Assurance Engineer from United Kingdom

kolawole O.

Mid-Level Software Quality Assurance Engineer

United Kingdom 3-6 years
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Kola O. is an accomplished Software Quality Assurance Engineer known for his technical prowess and dedication to quality in the public, retail, and technology sectors. With over four years of experience, Kola has significantly impacted projects at NMC and North Snow by achieving a 30% defect reduction post-release and a 25% decrease in customer-reported defects. He excels in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Pages, and API testing, harnessing both manual and automated methodologies in Agile settings. At NMC, Kola implemented an automated testing framework, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual efforts. He has collaborated extensively with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure robust test case management and defect tracking via Azure DevOps, consistently contributing to reliable software releases. Kola's contributions to structured cross-device testing have improved platform stability, minimized release risks, and upheld comprehensive test coverage. A natural communicator, Kola is recognized for his effective stakeholder engagement and adept coordination of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support.

Experience

  • Software Quality Assurance Engineer

    NMC · 2024 — Present
    Conducted testing on various Dynamics 365 and Power Pages projects, ensuring alignment with business requirements and timelines. Developed and maintained functional, regression, system, integration, and UAT test plans across active projects. Enhanced test cases for comprehensive coverage of business objectives and user scenarios. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align on requirements, tracked defects using Azure DevOps, and conducted root cause analysis for critical issues. Supported UAT sessions through documentation and assistance during testing.
  • Software Quality Assurance Engineer

    NORTH SNOW · 2022 — 2024
    Participated in a comprehensive test process for online retail platforms, focusing on system, regression, and cross-browser testing across multiple environments. Maintained detailed testing documentation, including test cases, scripts, and reports. Provided support to stakeholders during UAT, resolving issues and offering guidance. Conducted compatibility tests across various devices and platforms while reporting and tracking defects throughout their lifecycle. Actively contributed to Agile ceremonies, sharing QA insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Junior Software Quality Engineer

    VASHI UK · 2020 — 2022
    Assisted with testing that included system, regression, and cross-browser aspects for online retail applications. Developed and maintained comprehensive test documentation and supported business users during UAT by providing guidance. Conducted compatibility testing across different devices, operating systems, and browsers while ensuring effective defect tracking and follow-up testing. Participated in Agile ceremonies to provide QA insights and contribute to team efficiency through the implementation of testing standards and best practices.

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Education

  • BSc Economics
    ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing