Karen Mwaura
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented professional with over three years of experience in data analysis and quality assurance. Demonstrated expertise in leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills to enhance process efficiency and support data-driven decisions. Skilled in identifying organizational needs and managing complex tasks to provide effective executive support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Engineer
TripArc
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and executed comprehensive test cases for full system functionality.
- Conducted API testing with Postman to validate backend systems.
- Streamlined testing workflows, improving feedback cycles.
- Managed cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Tana
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Authored and maintained detailed testing documentation.
- Identified and reported defects using JIRA, facilitating resolutions.
- Performed ad-hoc and smoke testing to uncover system vulnerabilities.
- Supported agile workflows through sprint planning and retrospectives.
Data Analyst Intern
KisokoLab
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed an OCR-based data extraction tool, improving onboarding efficiency by 80%.
- Designed KPI dashboards using Tableau and Excel for monitoring key metrics.
- Created data-cleaning workflows for system migrations, ensuring data accuracy.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Primedevs
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Identified and documented critical bugs, enhancing system usability.
- Developed and implemented structured test plans across teams.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to maintain testing protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
KCA University
Nairobi, Kenya12.2022
Data Science and Machine Learning Masterclass -
Moringa School
Nairobi, Kenya03.2022
Skills
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Communication and collaboration
- JIRA project management
- Tableau and Power BI
- Excel proficiency
- Reporting and analytics
- Time management
- Interpersonal relations
- Adaptability
Certification
- AWS Machine Learning Foundations - Udacity
- Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst - ALX Africa
- Data Science and Advanced Analytics - BCG Gamma
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Engineer
TripArc
02.2023 - 05.2024
Quality Assurance Engineer
Tana
02.2023 - 05.2024
Data Analyst Intern
KisokoLab
08.2022 - 10.2022
Quality Assurance Analyst
Primedevs
05.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
KCA University
Data Science and Machine Learning Masterclass -
Moringa School
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