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Mariane NIWEMFURA

Mariane NIWEMFURA

Summary

As someone being very enthusiastic and passionate with a high interest in IT and new technologies, Mariane likes to take up new challenges in which she can deepen her knowledge and eventually support others with the knowledge she acquired.

Mariane is a result-oriented professional with 4 years of experience in the software testing industry. Mariane has profound experience in manual testing, but is also able to work in a more technical context and has also followed several test automation training (including certifications) in Tosca. Proficient in defining a solid test approach, performing a thorough analysis of the test basis, creating comprehensive test scenarios and test cases, executing test cases and reporting defects. Skilled in identifying critical issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve them promptly. Demonstrated track record of improving testing efficiency and helping to deliver high-quality software products.

Mariane is a mature team worker and adaptable to challenging situations, having a proactive attitude and can-do mentality.

Mariane is able to work independently as well in a team. She can work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.

Mariane can both take up a role as functional tester and as test automation engineer using Tosca.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test engineer

Capgemini
Brussels, BE
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Managed comprehensive regression testing to identify system issues.
  • Developed effective test cases to identify potential software issues.
  • Maintained clear documentation of all executed test plans and cases.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders, leading to increased transparency and trust during project execution.
  • Identified, recorded and tracked defects using Jira, ensuring swift resolution.
  • Perform test execution for different functionalities using Tosca commander for Tosca modules, Test case design execution and identify issues with test scripts/Tosca environment and collaborate with the team to resolve them
  • Continuously improve test processes and methodologies
  • Achieved faster turnaround times for bug fixes with accurate defect reporting and follow-ups.
  • Enhanced system performance for optimal user experience through comprehensive test plans.
  • Conducted end-to-end system testing, ensuring smooth operational flow of the developed applications.

Test Engineer

Accenture
Brussels, BE
02.2020 - 12.2023
  • Testing newly added features, checking no regression occurs on existing functionalities
  • Track and reports defects found during testing phase
  • Functional (sanity, regression, smoke, exploratory etc., ad hoc testing activities), non-functional (performance) testing in preproduction and production environment
  • Lead validation of user stories with Product Owner, Architects and Business Analyst
  • Active contribution in pregrooming meetings for User stories
  • Participate in agile activities
  • Leading the defect meeting
  • Reduced debugging time with meticulous tracking of software errors.
  • Upheld high standards of software quality assurance practices whilst participating in regular code reviews sessions.
  • Tools used for testing and reports activities: Azure DevOps, Pega software, Postman API, all sorts of mobile devices (Android and iOS), Sentinet and Mainframe - AGIS(IBM AS-400)
  • Coordinated cross-functional team efforts, resulting in successful product launches under tight deadlines.

Cybersecurity Trainee

CyberWayFinder
Brussels, BE
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Initiation training on cybersecurity
  • Trained how to look for vulnerabilities on open source projects and sites with bug bounties

Junior Web Developer

BECODE
Brussels, BE
11.2017 - 03.2019
  • An intensive Web Development training based on innovative teaching methods (learn to learn method)
  • Got the basics of front and back-end in a web-based environment semi-independently
  • Get used to daily scrum meetings and the agile method for each project and challenge
  • An internship (3 months) in a company in order to gain practical work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree - Business Management

University of Rwanda
Rwanda
01.2007 - 12.2011

Skills

  • PEGA software
  • Sapiens software
  • Agile Ceremonies
  • Agile Frameworks
  • Azure DevOps
  • Automation Tool - Tosca
  • Non-Functional system analysis
  • Debugging aptitude
  • Bug tracking efficiency
  • Mobile device testing
  • API testing knowledge
  • Test case designing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Regression Tests
  • Non-functional testing
  • Software testing tools
  • JIRA and confluence usage
  • Test case creation
  • Regression testing
  • Zephyr
  • Agile methodology

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Certification

  • Azure Fundamentals
  • Professional Scrum Master I
  • ISTQB Foundation Level
  • ISTQB Agile Tester
  • Hexawise Test Design certified
  • Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 1 & Level 2
  • Tricentis Tosca Test Design Level 1
  • Pega Express Delivery

Languages

Kinyarwanda
Native
French
Advanced
English
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate

Timeline

Test engineer

Capgemini
01.2024 - 02.2025

Test Engineer

Accenture
02.2020 - 12.2023

Cybersecurity Trainee

CyberWayFinder
11.2018 - 12.2019

Junior Web Developer

BECODE
11.2017 - 03.2019

Bachelor's degree - Business Management

University of Rwanda
01.2007 - 12.2011
  • Azure Fundamentals
  • Professional Scrum Master I
  • ISTQB Foundation Level
  • ISTQB Agile Tester
  • Hexawise Test Design certified
  • Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist Level 1 & Level 2
  • Tricentis Tosca Test Design Level 1
  • Pega Express Delivery
Mariane NIWEMFURA