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Hi, I’m Kingsley Akeme, a results-oriented QA Engineer based in Manchester. I excel at both manual and automated testing, with hands-on experience validating Salesforce CRM platforms and delivering high-quality user and business functionality. I’ve identified and documented numerous defects, helping reduce post-release bugs and improve release quality.
I collaborate effectively with developers, BAs, and stakeholders across cross-functional teams, and I continuously refine testing processes with innovative tools and automation to boost efficiency.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
QA Engineer at Slater And Gordon
June 1, 2023 - PresentParticipated in daily stand-ups with developers, BAs, and stakeholders; conducted requirement analysis and designed/executed system, integration, regression, functional, and UAT testing; maintained automation frameworks aligned with Salesforce CRM updates; logged and tracked defects using Azure DevOps; designed and executed UAT scenarios based on business requirements; produced detailed test reports; used Git for version control; led multiple testing phases including System, Integration, Regression, and UAT; executed regression test packs to validate existing functionality.
QA Engineer (Salesforce) at Currys
April 1, 2020 - May 31, 2023Performed end-to-end testing of Salesforce CRM (Sales Cloud & Service Cloud) applications; designed and executed test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios based on user stories and business requirements; validated Salesforce configurations including workflows, validation rules, page layouts, and custom objects; conducted functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing across Salesforce environments; tested API integrations between Salesforce and external systems using Postman; collaborated with developers, admins, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases; identified, logged, and tracked defects using JIRA/Azure DevOps; supported data migration and data validation testing within Salesforce environments; participated in Agile ceremonies; contributed to test automation efforts for Salesforce UI using Selenium.
QA Engineer at OnTheBeach
February 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019Collaborated with the development team and actively participated in daily stand-up meetings, providing regular updates on testing progress; conducted requirement analysis, created test scenarios, test cases, and scripts; defined user story acceptance criteria; advised Business Analyst and stakeholders on potential areas for software product improvement; led system, integration, regression, functional, and UAT testing; executed regression test packs and used Visual Studio report plugins to generate test results; maintained test automation code; managed test schedules and release deliverables within specified timeframes; used VSTS to design test cases, report defects, escalate issues, and track progress.
QA Engineer at HSBC Bank
May 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018Conducted thorough testing of software applications and systems using manual and automated testing methodologies; improved software testing processes by implementing new tools and technologies, resulting in increased efficiency; identified and documented software defects, leading to a decrease in post-release bugs; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication and efficient resolution of software issues.
Education
HND in Human Resource Management at Manchester College
September 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014HND in Human Resource Management at Manchester College
September 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014Qualifications
PRINCE2 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026PRINCE2 FOUNDATION
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Retail, Other
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