Hi, I'm Halkano Malise a QA Engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have 3+ years of experience performing manual and functional testing for fintech and enterprise SaaS platforms, driving test plans, writing detailed test cases, and ensuring robust quality before release. I enjoy collaborating with developers and business teams to improve test coverage, validate data flows, and boost system reliability. In my roles, I’ve supported UAT cycles, tracked defects, and helped teams ship stable products to clients worldwide by strengthening overall quality and stability.

Halkano Malise

Hi, I'm Halkano Malise a QA Engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have 3+ years of experience performing manual and functional testing for fintech and enterprise SaaS platforms, driving test plans, writing detailed test cases, and ensuring robust quality before release. I enjoy collaborating with developers and business teams to improve test coverage, validate data flows, and boost system reliability. In my roles, I’ve supported UAT cycles, tracked defects, and helped teams ship stable products to clients worldwide by strengthening overall quality and stability.

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Hi, I’m Halkano Malise a QA Engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have 3+ years of experience performing manual and functional testing for fintech and enterprise SaaS platforms, driving test plans, writing detailed test cases, and ensuring robust quality before release.

I enjoy collaborating with developers and business teams to improve test coverage, validate data flows, and boost system reliability. In my roles, I’ve supported UAT cycles, tracked defects, and helped teams ship stable products to clients worldwide by strengthening overall quality and stability.

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Language

English
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Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior QA Engineer at SysTech Africa
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and executed functional, regression, and integration test plans for FundMaster modules including pension administration, payroll processing, and trust fund calculations, ensuring accurate financial computations and regulatory compliance. Prepared comprehensive test data and validated backend calculations, database records, and transaction workflows to maintain system reliability and prevent production defects. Supported User Acceptance Testing (UAT), documented detailed results, and tracked defects using Jira and TestRail, providing clear production steps and collaborating with developers for timely resolution. Worked closely with development and business stakeholders to define test coverage, identify edge cases, and enhance overall system quality and stability. Monitored critical workflows in pre-release environments to ensure FundMaster modules met business rules, compliance standards, and client expectations.
Quality Assurance Engineer at Emerging Capital Holdings
February 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Conducted comprehensive manual testing for multi-country fintech platform features, ensuring compliance with functional and regulatory requirements. Designed, reviewed, and executed detailed test cases including regression, integration, and end-to-end scenarios. Prepared and managed test data to validate critical workflows such as payments, KYC, and AML processes. Supported User Acceptance Testing (UAT), documented results, and tracked defects using Jira and TestRail. Collaborated with development and business teams to identify gaps, edge cases, and improve overall system quality.
Automation & Manual QA Engineer at Vyrosoft Group
November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2021
Conducted functional, integration, regression, and mobile testing for Flutter and Node.js applications. Validated transaction flows, system performance, and data integrity. Logged, tracked, and verified defects using Jira.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications & Information Technology at Kenyatta University
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
ISTQB Performance Testing Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services