Lindiwe

 CURRICULUM VITAE OF LINDIWE MAPHOTHOMA PERSONAL DETAILS NAME Lindiwe Maphothoma Address 407 Panarama place 38Tudhope and prospect road Berea 2198 Phone Number- Email - OBJECTIVE Experienced and detail-focused Intermediate Software Tester with over 2 years of hands-on experience in functional and non-functional testing of embedded and broadcast systems. Strong background in testing decoder/STB platforms, creating structured test reports using Jazz, and executing both manual and automated tests using tools like StormTest and Witbe. Skilled in soak, stress, memory profile and performance testing, XML scripting, and test automation. Contribute to continuous integration with Jenkins, while ensuring detailed defect tracking and reporting . Passionate about delivering stable, high-quality releases and continuously improving test coverage and reliability. EDUCATION Year:- Institution: Central Johannesburg college Course: Electronics engineering Relevant Subjects: Mathematics N6 Industrial electronics N6 Digital electronics N6 Communication electronics N6 Certifications 2024-04 ISTQB CERTIFIED TESTER FOUNDATION LEVEL Work History Position: Intermediate Software Tester Year:2023/06-2025/06 Job Description: Performed non-functional testing, including soak, stress, performance, and memory profile testing. Developed and ran XML scripts to automate and structure test scenarios. Executed tests using StormTest and Witbe. Integrated test runs into Jenkins CI pipelines for automated regression testing. Logged and tracked defects in Jazz, ensuring timely retesting and resolution. Participated in daily stand-up meetings to discuss testing progress and issues. Supported the execution of manual test cases as needed to validate specific features. Helped manage test environments and test data for accurate testing. Assisted in regression testing when bugs are resolved. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Improved test automation by creating reusable and efficient XML-based test scripts, reducing manual test time and increasing repeatability. Executed automated test scenarios using StormTest and Witbe, improving test coverage and service quality. Created and managed detailed test plans and defect logs using Jazz, improving traceability and communication across teams. Consistently delivered accurate and thorough test results across manual and automated testing environments. Technical Skills Manual Testing: Experience executing test cases, documenting results and identifying bugs. Functional Testing: System Testing, Regression Testing Non-Functional Testing: Soak Testing, Stress Testing, Performance Testing,Memory Profile Testing. Test Execution and Automation: StormTest , Witbe, and XML Scripting. Testing Life Cycle Knowledge: Familiarity with the software testing life cycle (STLC) phases, from planning to closure. Exploratory Testing: Experience with unscripted testing to find edge cases and unexpected behaviors. CI/CD: Jenkins Test Triggers SOFT SKILLS A reliable team player with excellent communication skills Able to focus under pressure. Manage my time well. Fast learner. Persistence and patience. Collaboration skills. References are available on request.