Raphael Edwards, Software Test Manager

Raphael Edwards

Software Test Manager

Wakanow Limited

Location
Nigeria
Education
Master's degree, Software Technology With Network Management
Experience
7 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 6 Months

Software Test Manager at Wakanow Limited
  • Nigeria
  • April 2016 to December 2017

 Development and maintenance of automation test frameworks and distributed functional and performance test execution
 Development and maintenance of hybrid NUnit automation testing framework while working with C#, Selenium Webdriver, VSO, Azure, Jenkins and Jmeter.
 Periodic review of automation test framework to maintain code best practices and configuration of test automation with Continuous Integration into the build/release pipeline
 Presenting an aggregate view of testing utilization to high level management and budgeting for testing
 Facilitating Inter-team communication across all agile projects, providing technical expertise and ensuring that Scrum teams implement and follow best practices to prevent defects
 Providing professional development, mentoring, personal support and escalation point for QA's and Automation Engineers

Senior Software Test Automation Engineer at Konga Online Shopping Limited
  • Nigeria
  • September 2014 to March 2016

Design, development and maintenance of test automation solutions to support automated functional testing and performance/stress/load testing.

Key participant in application analysis, agile test strategy development, test case creation, test script development, test execution, defect tracking and reporting.

Development and maintenance of automated tests in languages such as Java, JavaScript, VBScript, PL/SQL etc. and working with multiple automated testing tools such as Selenium WebDriver Java, Jmeter, RFT, Loadrunner (Truclient and RTE protocols), AutoIt etc.

Working with development team and developers to optimize automation scripts maintenance efforts and run automated tests.

Quality Assurance/Customer Engineer at Computacenter UK Ltd
  • United Kingdom - Aberdeen
  • July 2013 to September 2013

EPOS Installation, System deployment, OS patches and memory upgrades.

General system maintenance and troubleshooting.

BTS/Network Engineer at OKK Global Resources
  • Nigeria
  • July 2011 to August 2012

IP RAN Audit for MTN Sites in South West zone - (Lagos, Ogun, Oyo & Kwara State) . Capturing System Summary, Performance & Plug-in of Eclipse IDU & INU, Stratex DMC, PUf3, Truepoint and XP4 Radios for BB/HUB/BTS Sites (Outdoor/Indoor) . Recording antenna/dish size & azimuth (3G, 2G, GSM & Sectorial), Filing report of Hop details, Antenna profile, Site info & pictures, Site & floor layout, TxRack details, and Radio captures.

BTS Installation for AIRTEL Sites in South East & South South zones - (Anambra, Imo, Delta, Bayelsa & Rivers State) . Alarm simulation and VSWR troubleshooting, DFF board Installation and E1 termination.

BTS Swap (Motorola to Huawei), Installation of EMU, temperature, humidity, water and smoke detectors. Connection of jumpers for RX and TX, PIX 1 and PIX 2 Configuration.

System Administrator at Rossy - T Systems
  • United Kingdom - Aberdeen
  • July 2010 to June 2011

Desktop support, database administration - management of system files, programs, delivery systems, software Installation, updating/upgrading, printer sharing, and general system maintenance.

Network deployment, availability and support (LAN, WAN), maintenance, security and TCP/IP troubleshooting.

Performing data backup and disaster recovery operations and applying OS updates, patches and configuration changes. Administering and monitoring all activities in the IT section and ensuring efficient and continuous operation in-line with SLA's to achieve maximum customer satisfaction.

IT Desktop Support - Maintenance at Dreamworks Integrated Systems
  • Nigeria
  • February 2008 to October 2009

Ensuring seamless interconnection of laptop/desktop computers with associated systems including server, conferencing and administrative systems

Maintaining professional sales/service environment with reliable customer service support and Initiating strategies for marketing and advertising products & accessories.

System support (Windows 2000, XP, Vista), Installation (patches and updates), maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting (network, software, printing) . Ordering computer supplies and maintaining telephone system.

Education

Master's degree, Software Technology With Network Management
  • at Robert Gordon University
  • September 2013

Key Modules: Object Oriented Programming (Java), Relational Database Management Systems (MySQL), Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure and Service Management, Software Project Engineering (Agile Methods), Intranet Systems Development (HTML5, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax). Dissertation/Project Work: A program to play Mancala games. Study Areas: Artificial Intelligence, OO programming, Web Services (XML, Windows.NET platform), Android Mobile Application Development, 2D Graphics and Animation.

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science and Engineering
  • at Obafemi Awolowo University
  • November 2009

Key Modules: Digital Computer Systems, Applied Electricity, Engineering Drawing, Data structures, Fluid & Engineering Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Microprocessor Technology and Microprogramming. Dissertation/Project Work: Microcontroller Lighting Unit Programmable with Visual Basic Study Areas: Cobol, Visual Basic, MS Office Suite, Graphic design (Photoshop, CorelDraw, PaintPro)

High school or equivalent, Sciences
  • at Federal Government College Idoani
  • June 1998

Senior School Certificate - WAEC 1992 - 1998 Federal Government College Idoani, Ondo State, Nigeria

Specialties & Skills

Languages

English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Agile Software Development Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2013
Valid Until:
February 2013

Hobbies

  • Movies and Music
  • Travel and Tourism