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I am a results-driven Senior QA Engineer and Software Test Analyst with 20+ years of experience delivering quality software testing across insurance, finance, retail, and petroleum industries. I translate complex business requirements into structured test strategies and measurable quality outcomes, contributing to enterprise environments at Sanlam, Metropolitan Life, Engen Petroleum, Old Mutual, and Fourth Enterprises. I specialize in SDLC manual testing across functional, SIT, UAT, regression, end-to-end, API, and mobile domains, with a strong foundation in SQL. I have hands-on experience optimizing large systems and driving Agile practices from planning through release, with a focus on shift-left testing and customer-centric quality. I am actively upskilling in test automation (Playwright and Selenium) to extend coverage and efficiency. I believe modern QA should embrace AI and LLMs to enhance testing workflows, whether through prompt engineering or AI-based testing tools, and I am exploring how to test AI systems themselves. I thrive in cross-functional teams and am committed to continuous improvement and delivering reliable software that delights users.…I am a results-driven Senior QA Engineer and Software Test Analyst with 20+ years of experience delivering quality software testing across insurance, finance, retail, and petroleum industries. I translate complex business requirements into structured test strategies and measurable quality outcomes, contributing to enterprise environments at Sanlam, Metropolitan Life, Engen Petroleum, Old Mutual, and Fourth Enterprises. I specialize in SDLC manual testing across functional, SIT, UAT, regression, end-to-end, API, and mobile domains, with a strong foundation in SQL. I have hands-on experience optimizing large systems and driving Agile practices from planning through release, with a focus on shift-left testing and customer-centric quality. I am actively upskilling in test automation (Playwright and Selenium) to extend coverage and efficiency. I believe modern QA should embrace AI and LLMs to enhance testing workflows, whether through prompt engineering or AI-based testing tools, and I am exploring how to test AI systems themselves. I thrive in cross-functional teams and am committed to continuous improvement and delivering reliable software that delights users.

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I am a results-driven Senior QA Engineer and Software Test Analyst with 20+ years of experience delivering quality software testing across insurance, finance, retail, and petroleum industries. I translate complex business requirements into structured test strategies and measurable quality outcomes, contributing to enterprise environments at Sanlam, Metropolitan Life, Engen Petroleum, Old Mutual, and Fourth Enterprises. I specialize in SDLC manual testing across functional, SIT, UAT, regression, end-to-end, API, and mobile domains, with a strong foundation in SQL. I have hands-on experience optimizing large systems and driving Agile practices from planning through release, with a focus on shift-left testing and customer-centric quality. I am actively upskilling in test automation (Playwright and Selenium) to extend coverage and efficiency. I believe modern QA should embrace AI and LLMs to enhance testing workflows, whether through prompt engineering or AI-based testing tools, and I am exploring how to test AI systems themselves. I thrive in cross-functional teams and am committed to continuous improvement and delivering reliable software that delights users.…I am a results-driven Senior QA Engineer and Software Test Analyst with 20+ years of experience delivering quality software testing across insurance, finance, retail, and petroleum industries. I translate complex business requirements into structured test strategies and measurable quality outcomes, contributing to enterprise environments at Sanlam, Metropolitan Life, Engen Petroleum, Old Mutual, and Fourth Enterprises. I specialize in SDLC manual testing across functional, SIT, UAT, regression, end-to-end, API, and mobile domains, with a strong foundation in SQL. I have hands-on experience optimizing large systems and driving Agile practices from planning through release, with a focus on shift-left testing and customer-centric quality. I am actively upskilling in test automation (Playwright and Selenium) to extend coverage and efficiency. I believe modern QA should embrace AI and LLMs to enhance testing workflows, whether through prompt engineering or AI-based testing tools, and I am exploring how to test AI systems themselves. I thrive in cross-functional teams and am committed to continuous improvement and delivering reliable software that delights users.

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I am a results-driven Senior QA Engineer and Software Test Analyst with 20+ years of experience delivering quality software testing across insurance, finance, retail, and petroleum industries. I translate complex business requirements into structured test strategies and measurable quality outcomes, contributing to enterprise environments at Sanlam, Metropolitan Life, Engen Petroleum, Old Mutual, and Fourth Enterprises. I specialize in SDLC manual testing across functional, SIT, UAT, regression, end-to-end, API, and mobile domains, with a strong foundation in SQL. I have hands-on experience optimizing large systems and driving Agile practices from planning through release, with a focus on shift-left testing and customer-centric quality.

I am actively upskilling in test automation (Playwright and Selenium) to extend coverage and efficiency. I believe modern QA should embrace AI and LLMs to enhance testing workflows, whether through prompt engineering or AI-based testing tools, and I am exploring how to test AI systems themselves. I thrive in cross-functional teams and am committed to continuous improvement and delivering reliable software that delights users.

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Work Experience

Senior QA Engineer at The Gemini Solution

February 1, 2017 - September 1, 2025

Leading comprehensive QA delivery for web and mobile applications across agile delivery teams, with focus on quality advocacy, testing, and continuous improvement. Drove shift-left initiatives, early requirement analysis, and risk/impact assessments. Executed end-to-end testing including Systems Integration, API Testing, Mobile Device Testing (iOS/Android), and Browser Compatibility Testing. Monitored test automation frameworks and daily execution, and prepared release readiness for product owners, technical consultants, customer support managers, and external clients. Managed test team resourcing, onboarding, and environment readiness. Coordinated monthly production deployments using Octopus Deploy and Azure, including smoke testing and post-deployment validation. Achieved accelerated delivery cycles by 40%, reduced post-production defects by 35%, and improved release reliability to 99.8% by integrating shift-left testing and robust test strategies.

Test Team Lead at Old Mutual (via EOH)

July 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Led a multidiscipline agile test team on the Old Mutual Transformation project. Defined testing scope and objectives, prepared detailed test plans, acceptance criteria, and regression packs. Monitored environments, data readiness, and progress; oversaw manual and automation testing; tracked defects and milestones; communicated risk and progress to management; ensured quality gates were met and on-time delivery.

Test Team Lead at Old Mutual (via EOH)

February 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016

Led testing for a secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) web platform with comprehensive QA and risk management. Achieved 100% on-time delivery, reduced manual testing by 45% through automation oversight, and improved defect resolution time by 30% via robust defect management processes. Trained and mentored junior testers and ensured testing processes aligned with project goals.

Senior Test Analyst at Old Mutual (via EOH)

May 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Extract requirements from source documents, liaise with Developers and Business Analysts, design test cases, manage test data, raise and manage risks, execute test cases, log and manage defects in HP Quality Centre, and provide progress tracking and reporting. Planned and executed regression packs to support releases; supported Test Manager and mentored team members.

Senior Test Analyst at Engen Petroleum (via EOH)

June 1, 2013 - April 1, 2015

Developed enterprise-wide testing methodology and led SAP upgrade testing that earned the Pan African Gold Award. Improved testing consistency by 80% by implementing SAP Solution Manager methodology across business units. Trained 15+ SAP consultants and led a team of testers in SAP SolMan tooling, defect management, and project reporting.

Senior Test Analyst at Shoprite Holdings (via EOH)

October 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013

Delivered SAP Core Buying solution for Africa's largest retailer with a focus on integration testing and data migration. Achieved 99% data migration accuracy through reconciliation validation, and improved testing efficiency by 45% using HP QC and limited QTP automation for regression testing. Executed end-to-end integration testing and data migration validation.

Senior Test Analyst and Team Lead at Metropolitan Life (via EOH)

August 1, 2008 - September 1, 2010

Played a pivotal role in testing and going-to-market of Metropolitan Odyssey, a new web-based system. Established test and release schedules, gathered requirements, planned tests, prepared test data, and trained the team on Quality Centre. Coordinated with project managers, BAs, and system analysts to ensure timely delivery and release readiness.

Various Roles at Sanlam Life (Cape Town)

May 1, 1991 - July 1, 2008

A foundational 17-year tenure with roles spanning Business Analysis, Client Communications, First Line Management, and Actuarial Support. Built deep domain knowledge in South African life insurance and financial services, bridging business requirements with IT delivery and ensuring high-quality client-facing documentation and service delivery.