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I am George Pooe, a QA and quality assurance leader with over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing QA architectures. I specialize in systems integration and end-to-end quality across the software development lifecycle, including automation, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering teams. I am passionate about building scalable QA processes that improve software reliability and user satisfaction. I have led QA teams at BMW and in other high-visibility roles, driving test strategies, automation adoption, and process improvements. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology and ISTQB qualifications, and I am committed to staying current with QA trends, tooling, and best practices to deliver high-quality software and a positive user experience.…I am George Pooe, a QA and quality assurance leader with over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing QA architectures. I specialize in systems integration and end-to-end quality across the software development lifecycle, including automation, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering teams. I am passionate about building scalable QA processes that improve software reliability and user satisfaction. I have led QA teams at BMW and in other high-visibility roles, driving test strategies, automation adoption, and process improvements. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology and ISTQB qualifications, and I am committed to staying current with QA trends, tooling, and best practices to deliver high-quality software and a positive user experience.

GEORGE POOE

QA Engineer, Project Manager, Web Developer, +2

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I am George Pooe, a QA and quality assurance leader with over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing QA architectures. I specialize in systems integration and end-to-end quality across the software development lifecycle, including automation, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering teams. I am passionate about building scalable QA processes that improve software reliability and user satisfaction. I have led QA teams at BMW and in other high-visibility roles, driving test strategies, automation adoption, and process improvements. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology and ISTQB qualifications, and I am committed to staying current with QA trends, tooling, and best practices to deliver high-quality software and a positive user experience.…I am George Pooe, a QA and quality assurance leader with over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing QA architectures. I specialize in systems integration and end-to-end quality across the software development lifecycle, including automation, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering teams. I am passionate about building scalable QA processes that improve software reliability and user satisfaction. I have led QA teams at BMW and in other high-visibility roles, driving test strategies, automation adoption, and process improvements. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology and ISTQB qualifications, and I am committed to staying current with QA trends, tooling, and best practices to deliver high-quality software and a positive user experience.

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I am George Pooe, a QA and quality assurance leader with over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing QA architectures. I specialize in systems integration and end-to-end quality across the software development lifecycle, including automation, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering teams. I am passionate about building scalable QA processes that improve software reliability and user satisfaction.

I have led QA teams at BMW and in other high-visibility roles, driving test strategies, automation adoption, and process improvements. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology and ISTQB qualifications, and I am committed to staying current with QA trends, tooling, and best practices to deliver high-quality software and a positive user experience.

Skills

Selenium

Experience Level

Selenium

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

QA Team Lead / Senior SDET at BMW

July 1, 2023 - Present

Provide leadership and guidance to the QA team, developing and implementing test strategies, overseeing creation of test cases, scripts, and data to ensure comprehensive coverage. Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to create test plans and allocate resources effectively. Supervise test execution, manage defect tracking, and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders. Encourage and oversee the implementation of automated testing where applicable. Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices while continuously improving QA processes. Identify and assess software quality risks and develop mitigation strategies. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure seamless QA integration. Advocate for a positive user experience by ensuring software meets user expectations and requirements. Define and track performance metrics to drive continuous improvement within the QA team. Identify training needs, mentor team members, and support thei

Lead Test Automation Engineer at Teya Group

September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

Drive the execution of the testing strategy and ensure its successful implementation. Manage and foster the growth of the testing team, including mentoring and guiding test analysts. Allocate tasks and manage deliverables of test analysts based on sprint planning. Establish, maintain, and enforce quality assurance benchmarks and test automation processes. Enhance quality and efficiency through the implementation of automation techniques. Develop test plans for each deliverable and maintain a central repository with timelines. Analyse and create test requirements and scenarios aligned with acceptance criteria of user stories. Conduct system integration testing and continually evolve test plans during sprint cycles. Create and maintain test environments for efficient evaluation throughout sprints. Determine and track appropriate test metrics for deliverables and team performance. Track and report software defects to ensure timely resolution. Provide training and recommendations on testin

Lead Test Automation Engineer at Universal Healthcare

February 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

Champion Test Policy and Test Strategy. Lead Test Maturity through the TMMI Framework. Write Test Cases and Write Test Plans. Implement Test Automation from scratch.

Technical Test Team Lead at Clicks Group

May 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021

Provide hands-on leadership to foster continuous quality practices, best practice adoption, risk management, and cost reduction across the enterprise. Lead the adoption of continuous testing and DevOps practices within the QA department and across the organization. Develop and evolve next-generation automation frameworks and testing harnesses, acting as a thought leader in the testing community. Champion and enable automation, Agile testing, and Lean Software Development practices. Guide the testing leadership team in implementing quality engineering processes and standards across the enterprise. Establish automation enablers including test data creation and mocking. Assist in setting up and configuring build and test environments.

Software QA Team Lead at Achievement Awards Group

April 1, 2017 - April 30, 2019

Provided leadership and strategic direction for QA activities, focusing on test planning, automation adoption, and quality improvements across projects.

Automation Test Lead at Shoprite Group

June 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017

Led automation testing initiatives, guided automation framework development, and promoted automation, Agile testing, and Lean practices across teams.

Automation Test Engineer at Capitec Bank

September 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016

Delivered automation testing solutions, built automation from scratch, and contributed to QA process improvements.

Technical Test Analyst at Sintrex Integration Services

July 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015

Performed testing and QA tasks, maintained test artifacts, and supported QA activities across projects.