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Throughout my career, I've thrived in collaborative environments, building strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their specific needs. I excel at translating these needs into clear testing strategies, ensuring deliverables meet expectations. My strengths lie in: • Building Rapport: I foster open communication with clients and development teams, ensuring everyone's on the same page. • Technical Expertise: My in-depth understanding of software development methodologies (Waterfall, V-Model, Agile/Scrum) and automation frameworks (NUnit, Junit, Cucumber Gherkin). • Programming Languages: Java (Intermediate), C++ (Proficient), SQL (Proficient), HTML/CSS (Proficient). • Tools: Azure DevOps, SQL Server Management Studio, Postman, SoupUI, Loadrunner, Visual Studio, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, JIRA, Confluence, X-ray. • Industry Knowledge: My experience working with companies like Standard Bank Retail, JSE, and Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking has equipped me with a strong grasp of the financial services industry and its IT landscape. Beyond the technical aspects, I'm a highly motivated and dependable team player who thrives under pressure. I possess excellent communication skills, allowing me to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences. I'm confident that my skills and experience would be an asset to your team. I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss my experience. Thank you for your time and consideration.…Throughout my career, I've thrived in collaborative environments, building strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their specific needs. I excel at translating these needs into clear testing strategies, ensuring deliverables meet expectations. My strengths lie in: • Building Rapport: I foster open communication with clients and development teams, ensuring everyone's on the same page. • Technical Expertise: My in-depth understanding of software development methodologies (Waterfall, V-Model, Agile/Scrum) and automation frameworks (NUnit, Junit, Cucumber Gherkin). • Programming Languages: Java (Intermediate), C++ (Proficient), SQL (Proficient), HTML/CSS (Proficient). • Tools: Azure DevOps, SQL Server Management Studio, Postman, SoupUI, Loadrunner, Visual Studio, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, JIRA, Confluence, X-ray. • Industry Knowledge: My experience working with companies like Standard Bank Retail, JSE, and Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking has equipped me with a strong grasp of the financial services industry and its IT landscape. Beyond the technical aspects, I'm a highly motivated and dependable team player who thrives under pressure. I possess excellent communication skills, allowing me to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences. I'm confident that my skills and experience would be an asset to your team. I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss my experience. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Devon McBain

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Throughout my career, I've thrived in collaborative environments, building strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their specific needs. I excel at translating these needs into clear testing strategies, ensuring deliverables meet expectations. My strengths lie in: • Building Rapport: I foster open communication with clients and development teams, ensuring everyone's on the same page. • Technical Expertise: My in-depth understanding of software development methodologies (Waterfall, V-Model, Agile/Scrum) and automation frameworks (NUnit, Junit, Cucumber Gherkin). • Programming Languages: Java (Intermediate), C++ (Proficient), SQL (Proficient), HTML/CSS (Proficient). • Tools: Azure DevOps, SQL Server Management Studio, Postman, SoupUI, Loadrunner, Visual Studio, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, JIRA, Confluence, X-ray. • Industry Knowledge: My experience working with companies like Standard Bank Retail, JSE, and Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking has equipped me with a strong grasp of the financial services industry and its IT landscape. Beyond the technical aspects, I'm a highly motivated and dependable team player who thrives under pressure. I possess excellent communication skills, allowing me to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences. I'm confident that my skills and experience would be an asset to your team. I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss my experience. Thank you for your time and consideration.…Throughout my career, I've thrived in collaborative environments, building strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their specific needs. I excel at translating these needs into clear testing strategies, ensuring deliverables meet expectations. My strengths lie in: • Building Rapport: I foster open communication with clients and development teams, ensuring everyone's on the same page. • Technical Expertise: My in-depth understanding of software development methodologies (Waterfall, V-Model, Agile/Scrum) and automation frameworks (NUnit, Junit, Cucumber Gherkin). • Programming Languages: Java (Intermediate), C++ (Proficient), SQL (Proficient), HTML/CSS (Proficient). • Tools: Azure DevOps, SQL Server Management Studio, Postman, SoupUI, Loadrunner, Visual Studio, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, JIRA, Confluence, X-ray. • Industry Knowledge: My experience working with companies like Standard Bank Retail, JSE, and Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking has equipped me with a strong grasp of the financial services industry and its IT landscape. Beyond the technical aspects, I'm a highly motivated and dependable team player who thrives under pressure. I possess excellent communication skills, allowing me to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences. I'm confident that my skills and experience would be an asset to your team. I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss my experience. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Throughout my career, I’ve thrived in collaborative environments, building strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their specific needs. I excel at translating these needs into clear testing strategies, ensuring deliverables meet expectations.
My strengths lie in:
• Building Rapport: I foster open communication with clients and development teams, ensuring everyone’s on the same page.
• Technical Expertise: My in-depth understanding of software development methodologies (Waterfall, V-Model, Agile/Scrum) and automation frameworks (NUnit, Junit, Cucumber Gherkin).
• Programming Languages: Java (Intermediate), C++ (Proficient), SQL (Proficient), HTML/CSS (Proficient).
• Tools: Azure DevOps, SQL Server Management Studio, Postman, SoupUI, Loadrunner, Visual Studio, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, JIRA, Confluence, X-ray.
• Industry Knowledge: My experience working with companies like Standard Bank Retail, JSE, and Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking has equipped me with a strong grasp of the financial services industry and its IT landscape.
Beyond the technical aspects, I’m a highly motivated and dependable team player who thrives under pressure. I possess excellent communication skills, allowing me to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences.
I’m confident that my skills and experience would be an asset to your team. I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss my experience.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Intermediate

Work Experience

Test Lead API Testing at Archipel Academy

July 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025

Designed and executed API tests using Postman, validating RESTful web services and HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE). Created Postman collections with pre-request scripts and assertions to improve regression testing. Produced comprehensive test documentation (test cases, procedures, reports). Conducted functional and regression testing; used Azure DevOps for test management. Reviewed and improved automation framework; defined reusable UI test scripts. Validated accessibility features and collaborated with design/UX teams to align with accessibility standards.

Senior Test Analyst at Rand Mutual Assurance

June 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025

Led agile testing activities, automated API tests, and contributed to QA strategy. Automated database testing via API tests and SQL; maintained test documentation; collaborated with DevOps for CI/CD; prepared test execution/status and defect reports; supported upskilling of team members.

Senior Test Analyst / Lead at Prysm Information Services

June 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025

Designed and implemented test automation frameworks, led a team of testers, and oversaw test planning, execution, and defect management. Implemented cross-environment automation across browsers; integrated with CI/CD; mentored team in Selenium, Cucumber/Gherkin, and Java; collaborated with stakeholders for release readiness.

Senior Test Analyst at Corporate and Investment Banking

February 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025

Defined testing scope, extracted requirements, documented test cases, executed and managed tests, and handled defect management. Performed integration testing with enterprise systems (Eximbills, Business Online, Swift, IBM MQ); liaised with developers, testers, and business stakeholders; contributed to process improvement workshops.