Sammy Ojo

Results-driven Software Test Analyst with over 4 years of comprehensive experience in quality assurance and testing methodologies. Expertise in conducting rigorous system, regression, and integration testing, leveraging advanced SQL skills to ensure data integrity across various applications. Proven ability to enhance testing efficiency through automation and proactive communication with development teams, resulting in significant reductions in defects and improved user satisfaction. Skilled in Agile methodologies, adept at managing multiple projects, and committed to delivering high-quality software solutions that meet user requirements. A collaborative team player with a strong focus on continuous improvement and optimal testing strategies.

• DataDog
• API Postman
• Zephyr
• JMeter
• Jenkins
• Run Deck
• Elastic Search
• Selenium IDE/Virtuoso
• JIRA/Confluence/Kanban/X-Ray/PlanItPoker
• IFS 10
• SQL Server Database
• MQ series
• X-Ray
• Python
• Network connectivity
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• VISIO Web Servers
• Emissary Data Base (Oracle, MS-Access, AWS)
• Dynamic 365
• Version Control: Git

• Direct Line Group, QA Test Analyst, 01/01/23, Present, Conduct daily scrum stand-ups proactively to facilitate effective decision-making., Assess program functionality against user requirements and established guidelines, and plan and execute system tests while reporting findings to inform BA and development teams., Perform Smoke Testing for all build and perform System Testing, Regression Testing, Performance Testing, and Integration Testing on various client-server and web-based applications including debugging scripts and bug tracking while handling multiple projects simultaneously., Coordinate with QA Manager in initiating meetings, gathering requirements, providing estimates, allocating resources, and conducting weekly status meetings., Perform regression testing at all phases of development life cycle for impacted existing functionality, and write and implement test cases for various modules in Ecommerce Platform., Coordinate with development and product teams to understand requirements and prioritisation of workflows, provide feedback to other team members, and review test cases periodically to ensure coverage for regression purposes., Boosted user satisfaction by 30% while identifying and resolving critical issues in Ecommerce Platform., Prepared all required test deliverables such as Test Cases, Test Plans, Defect Reports, and Test Status Reports, and use JIRA to create/execute Test Cases, Defect Tracking, Defect and Bug Reporting, and Test documentation., Implemented Agile (SCRUM) methodology, interacted with developers to follow up on defects and issues, and analysed business requirements and functional design documents., Planned and executed testing strategy for data analysis and synchronisation, and actively improved testing methods and strategies to meet increasingly defined requirements., Slashed time required for manual testing by 50% and improved overall testing efficiency through implementation of automated testing methodologies., Minimised number of defects by 25% by deploying thorough testing procedures and improving communication with development teams., Facilitating effective decision-making by proactively participating in daily scrum stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and Sprint Retro.
• EVI Services, Software Tester, 01/01/23, 12/31/23, Enhanced data management and retrieval by leveraging experience in SQL-based RDMS, DML & DDL, including writing stored procedures in Microsoft SQL Server., Collaborated with developers to address defects and issues, ensuring timely resolution., Participated in daily stand-up meetings and created reports for the Test Manager to ensure seamless communication and progress tracking., Created requirement traceability matrix (RTM) and test summary report (TSR) to improve testing strategy and execution., Communicated with developers, product teams, and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues and seamless collaboration., Provided proactive testing through product specification reviews and reduced incidence of bugs and issues., Reviewed software requirements specifications to ensure accuracy and completeness., Conducted rigorous regression testing at various phases of development life cycle for impacted existing functionality to ensure product stability and reliability., Analysed business requirements and functional design documents to ensure test case accuracy and completeness., Wrote and implemented test cases for various modules, providing comprehensive testing coverage., Performed functional, regression, integration, system testing, and user acceptance testing to ensure optimal product functionality., Conducted thorough cross-browser testing to ensure optimal functionality., Automated test cases, increasing testing efficiency in collaboration with manual testers., Optimised productivity by preparing accurate time estimates and schedules for testing activities., Employed Agile (SCRUM) methodology and Jira for defect tracking to optimise workflow efficiency., Maximised testing efficiency and productivity with development and installation of automated test cases., Provided proactive testing through product specification reviews, reducing the incidence of bugs and issues., Identified requirements and provided testing coverage in collaboration with development and product teams., Analysed business requirements and functional design documents to ensure accurate and complete test cases.
• Wren Kitchens, Software Tester (Fixed Term Contract), 01/01/20, 12/31/22, Managed Manual testing and Automation projects throughout the testing phases., Vast experience in writing and implementing test cases, developing testing plans, documentation, Scripts, identifying defects and reporting bugs., Extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance methodologies and strategies with a better understanding of Software Development Life Cycle., Expertise in Functional, System Integration, and Data Driven testing including identifying gaps in current processes and tools and suggesting new ways to improve them while working in a fast-paced dynamic environment., Reviewed software requirements specification., Performed cross-browser testing., Participated in daily stand-up meetings and created reports as needed by the Test Manager., Interacted with the Developers to follow up on defects and issues., Extensive experience with SQL based RDMS, DML & DDL including writing stored procedures in Microsoft SQL Server., Performed regression testing at various phases of development life cycle for impacted existing functionality., Provided bug prevention or proactive testing through product specification reviews., Involved in functional, regression, integration, system testing and user acceptance testing., Sent completion reports with product details, issues raised, testing scope, device coverage, etc to the relevant stakeholders using JIRA., Worked closely with other team members to create test plans, test cases and test scripts., Analysed business requirements and functional design documents to ensure accurate and complete test cases.
• CITI Group, IT Support Analyst, 01/01/16, 12/31/20, Profiling new employees on the company’s domain using Microsoft Exchange., Installing and configuring computer networks and systems in the company., Identifying and solving any issues that arise with the use of computer networks and systems., Consulting with clients and end-users to specify system requirements and develop solutions to optimize productivity., Updating existing software and hardware and ensuring they are all up-to-date., Collaborating with other IT support personnel Offering adequate network administration and support., Management of VPN connectivity to ensure users’ remote access to company resources., Onboarding of new employees and provision of necessary work tools., Providing user-based access to developers and database administrators on servers and storage devices., Automation of team's processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.