About Me
Quality Assurance Engineer with over 5 years of experience in manual and automation testing for web and mobile applications, backed by 3+ years of overall experience in software engineering and system delivery. Holds a BSc in Software Engineering and an MSc in Computer Science, with a strong foundation in test planning, functional and regression testing, API and database validation, and automation scripting. Brings hands-on expertise in full-stack web development (MERN), PHP/Laravel, Android application development, CMS customization, and automation tools, supported by multiple professional certifications including Software Quality Testing, IT Auditing, Advanced JavaScript/Node.js, and Cisco and Huawei networking. Proven ability to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-quality software solutions through Agile practices, strong requirement analysis, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Quality Assurance Engineer (Manual & Automation)
Experienced Quality Assurance Engineer with a strong software engineering background, specializing in manual and automation testing for web and mobile applications. Possesses excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with a proven ability to ensure reliable, scalable, and high-quality software solutions through Agile methodologies.
- Website: www.andualex.com
- Phone: +251 926 611517
- City: Hawassa, Ethiopia
- Education: MSc in Computer Science
- Email: andualemalemayehuwku@gmail.com
- Freelance: Available
My professional focus is on ensuring software quality across the entire development lifecycle. With hands-on experience in both manual and automation testing, supported by full-stack development knowledge, I effectively validate functionality, performance, and usability of modern digital systems. I am driven by continuous improvement, test automation, and delivering user-centric solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
Skills
I am a Quality Assurance Engineer with over 5+ years of hands-on experience in manual and automation testing, supported by a strong background in software development. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering and have worked on designing, testing, and delivering scalable web and mobile applications. My expertise spans test planning, functional and regression testing, API and database validation, test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies. I have contributed to multiple enterprise systems including web platforms, Android applications, CMS solutions, and automation tools, ensuring reliability, performance, and quality throughout the SDLC.
Resume
Testing & QA: Selenium | Cypress | Playwright | Postman | Swagger | JMeter | k6
Automation: BDD | POM | TestNG | JUnit | API Automation
Programming: JavaScript | Java | Python | PHP | Node.js
Frameworks & Libraries: React | Angular | Laravel | Bootstrap | CodeIgniter
Databases: MySQL | PostgreSQL | MongoDB
CI/CD & Tools: Jira | TestLink | Git | GitHub | Jenkins | Docker | Agile Scrum
CMS: WordPress | Joomla
Summary
Andu Alemayehu
Quality Assurance Engineer with 5+ years of manual and automation testing experience, supported by 7+ years of software engineering experience. Skilled in test planning, functional and regression testing, API and database validation, and automation scripting. Experienced in Agile/Scrum environments, SDLC/STLC methodologies, and delivering reliable, scalable, and high-quality software solutions across web and mobile applications.
- Hawassa, Ethiopia
- +251 926 611517
- andualemalemayehuwku@gmail.com
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc) – Computer Science
2019 - 2023
Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) – Software Engineering
2014 - 2018
Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Languages
- English – Fluent
- Amharic – Excellent
- Sidamu Afoo – Native
Professional Experience
QA Engineer
Feb 2024 - Present
Wing Tech PLC
- Performed end-to-end QA activities across web and mobile applications
- Ensured compliance with functional and non-functional requirements
- Collaborated with product managers, developers, and stakeholders in Agile/Scrum environments
- Developed test plans, test cases, and executed multiple testing cycles to ensure high-quality releases
QA Engineer – Automation Testing
Jan 2023 - Feb 2024
Wing Tech PLC
- Designed and executed automated test scripts using Selenium and Playwright
- Implemented BDD and POM frameworks to improve test maintainability and coverage
- Performed API automation and database validation to support backend testing
QA Engineer – Manual Testing
Jun 2022 - Jan 2023
WIKILINK Tech PLC
- Conducted functional, regression, smoke, sanity, integration, and UAT testing
- Analyzed requirements and user stories to create detailed test scenarios and test cases
- Logged, tracked, and validated defects using Jira and TestLink
Software Programmer II
Feb 2020 - Jan 2022
Hawassa University
- Developed and maintained web applications using JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, and Laravel
- Worked closely with QA teams to support testability, defect resolution, and automation readiness
- Contributed to system architecture, debugging, and performance optimization
