Pamela Harasimo
QA Analyst
Ajax,ON
Summary
QA Analyst combining experience in search engine evaluation and expertise in accessible needs. Adept at identifying defects, developing test cases, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Software QA Analyst
Diversociete
8 2024 - 11.2024
- Tested e-commerce site features: cart management, checkout, discount codes, email confirmations
- Successfully implemented Agile methodologies and tools
- Analyzed requirements, wrote/ executed test cases, and reported defects
- Participated in Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Handoff Meetings, and Retrospectives
- Utilized Agile methodologies and independent work
- Conducted UAT retesting, mobile testing (Android/Apple), and API testing (Postman)
Search Engine Evaluator
Appen
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Evaluated search engine results for accuracy, relevance, and user experience
- Identified and reported issues with search engine functionality
- Developed expertise in: content analysis, query intent analysis, user experience assessment, data quality evaluation
Educational Assistant
Toronto District School Board
06.2015 - 05.2024
- Create structured lesson plans
- Deliver regular progress reports
- Use assistive technology devices to help students access web technologies
- Collected and analyzed data on behavioral patterns using ABC (Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence) forms
- Facilitate group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs
- Served as a mentor for new educational assistants, sharing best practices and offering guidance throughout their first years in the role.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Test Methodologies For Manual & Automated QA
Chroma Tech Academy
05.2001 -
Diploma - Social Service Worker
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario 05.2001 -
Skills
Test case development
Atlassian Jira
Zephyr Scale
Cucumber/Gherkin
Agile Development
Selenium
Postman
Figma
Cross-browser testing
Browserstack testing
API testing
MySql
CSS
HTML
Collaboration and communication
Timeline
Smart Serve Certified
12-2023
Search Engine Evaluator
Appen
01.2021 - 02.2023
Educational Assistant
Toronto District School Board
06.2015 - 05.2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Test Methodologies For Manual & Automated QA
Chroma Tech Academy
05.2001 -
Diploma - Social Service Worker
George Brown College
05.2001 -
Software QA Analyst
Diversociete
8 2024 - 11.2024