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Dalvir Singh

Dalvir Singh

Wellington,WGN

Summary

A highly ambitious and diligent technology enthusiast with a passion for software testing. ISTQB Certified Tester with nearly 3 years of experience as a Test Analyst, holding a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology. Launched my career through Qual IT’s Graduate Programme in 2021, receiving comprehensive training in manual testing, data warehouse testing, and test automation. Acquired valuable hands-on experience at Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora), Ministry for Primary Industries (Manatū Ahu Matua), Transpower, and NZTA (Waka Kotahi). Currently thriving as a Test Analyst at the Ministry of Education (Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga), where I am responsible for test planning, test case creation, execution, regression testing, functional testing, smoke testing, defect reporting, and collaborating with the Lead Performance Engineer to develop and execute test scripts on NeoLoad. Renowned for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills, I excel at working independently and quickly mastering new skills. Eager to embrace new challenges and contribute to innovative projects.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Test Analyst

Ministry of Education
Wellington CBD, Wellington
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed test plans, strategies, and scope to ensure quality objectives were met.
  • Created detailed test cases and scripts based on business requirements.
  • Performed functional, system, regression, and acceptance testing.
  • Reviewed user stories, designs, and requirements documents for accuracy.
  • Identified software defects and reported them in bug tracking systems.
  • Collaborated with development teams to troubleshoot issues found during testing cycles.
  • Evaluated new technologies to improve existing processes.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to achieve project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.
  • Received performance testing training from the Lead Performance Engineer, enhancing skills in creating and executing performance test scripts on NeoLoad.

Test Analyst

Te Whatu Ora (TAS)
Wellington, Wellington
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Tracked software bugs and detailed information regarding findings and resolution techniques in documentation.
  • Reviewed project requirements, created test scenarios and participated in testing of legacy system for update to new one.
  • Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
  • Completed unit and regression tests on software and individual modules.
  • Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.
  • Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
  • Executed automated tests using scripting language such as Python or JavaScript.
  • Assisted in developing training materials related to software applications.

Test Analyst

Waka Kotahi (NZTA)
Wellington, Wellington
01.2023 - 06.2023

I was engaged at TIO (Transport Investment Online) responsible for testing new and existing functionalities.

I was responsible for and involved in the following:

· Test planning

· Test case design

· Test execution

· Defect reporting

· Defect triage

· Daily stand-ups

· Weekly progress meeting attendance

Junior Test Analyst

Transpower
Wellington, Wellington
01.2022 - 10.2022

I was engaged at TCRT (Telemetry Change Release Tool) responsible for testing new functionalities.

I was responsible for and involved in the following:

· Test planning

· Test case design

· Test execution

· Regression testing

· Defect reporting

· Business Acceptance Testing planning & scripting

· Defect triage

· Daily stand-ups

· Weekly progress meeting attendance

Junior Test Analyst

Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI)
Wellington, Wellington
08.2021 - 12.2021

I have spent eight weeks working alongside an experienced Senior tester gaining valuable hands-on experience and involved in the following:

· Review and analysis of requirements using wireframes and functional requirements in Azure board

· Test case design, planning, review and updates

· Documenting steps for test cases and scenarios

· Creating test data

· Executing functional, smoke and regression tests

· Defect management

· Gained a working understanding of RTM (Requirement Traceability Matrix), AGILE Framework/Methodology and the Azure DevOps Tool

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology - Software Development

Whitireia Polytechnic New Zealand
Wellington, NZ
11.2020

New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology - Information Technology

Whitireia Polytechnic New Zealand
Wellington, NZ
11.2018

Skills

  • Test Planning
  • Cross-Platform Testing
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Organized and Detail-Oriented
  • Defect Tracking and Reporting
  • Workload Management
  • Software Development Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management and Organization
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Manual Testing
  • Test Plans and Test Methodologies
  • Performance Testing
  • Selenium
  • Test automation tools
  • Agile Methodology
  • Automation scripting
  • Requirements Analysis

Certification

  • ISTQB Foundation Level
  • Tricentis Tosca Fundamentals - Automating web application testing (AS1)
  • AWS Technical Essentials

Timeline

Test Analyst

Ministry of Education
10.2023 - Current

Test Analyst

Te Whatu Ora (TAS)
06.2023 - 10.2023

Test Analyst

Waka Kotahi (NZTA)
01.2023 - 06.2023

Junior Test Analyst

Transpower
01.2022 - 10.2022

Junior Test Analyst

Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI)
08.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Information Technology - Software Development

Whitireia Polytechnic New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology - Information Technology

Whitireia Polytechnic New Zealand
Dalvir Singh