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apillay1992/README.md

Hi πŸ‘‹, I'm Ashley Pillay

Software Quality Engineer | WeThinkCode_ Graduate | Ensuring Excellence Through Testing & Automation

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πŸ’« About Me

Software Quality Engineer with a strong foundation in software development from WeThinkCode_, including hands-on experience with Java, Python, and mobile technologies. Currently working with Power Apps testing, manual QA processes and growing experience in test automation. I'm passionate about software quality and on a journey to master test automation.

πŸ’‘ Fun Fact: When I'm not hunting bugs or learning automation frameworks, I'm at the gym - both debugging and fitness require persistence, strategy, and celebrating small wins!

🎯 Quick Highlights

  • πŸ” Currently working as: Software Quality Engineer - Power Apps Testing & Manual Testing
  • 🌱 Actively learning: Playwright, Test Automation, and CI/CD practices
  • πŸ§ͺ Current skills: Manual Testing, Power Automate flows, BrowserStack, Agile workflows
  • πŸ’¬ Ask me about: QA fundamentals, Power Apps testing, or my Dev-to-QA journey
  • ⚑ Testing Philosophy: "Quality is not an accident - it's the result of thorough testing and continuous learning!"
  • πŸ“« Reach me at: [email protected]

πŸ› οΈ QA & Testing Tech Stack

{
    "Current_Tools"       : ["BrowserStack", "Jira", "Power Automate", "Power Apps"],
    "Languages"           : ["Java", "Python", "JavaScript (learning)", "HTML/CSS"],
    "Manual_Testing"      : ["Test Case Design", "Regression Testing", "UAT", "Usability Testing"],
    "Learning_Automation" : ["Playwright 🌱"],
    "Development_BG"      : ["Java", "Python", "Flutter", "Dart"],
    "Version_Control"     : ["Git", "GitHub"],
    "Methodologies"       : ["Agile/Scrum", "Sprint Testing", "TDD concepts"],
    "Databases"           : ["MySQL", "SQLite", "SQL basics"],
    "DevOps_Tools"        : ["Docker (familiar)", "CI/CD (learning)"],
    "Soft_Skills"         : ["Training & Demos", "Cross-team Collaboration", "Issue Replication"]
}

🎯 Automation Learning Journey

Currently Mastering:

  • πŸ“˜ Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) - Primary focus
  • πŸ”§ Test automation best practices and frameworks
  • 🌐 API testing fundamentals
  • πŸ”„ CI/CD integration concepts

On the Roadmap:

  • Playwright techniques
  • WebdriverIO/Appium
  • Intergration testing

πŸ’Ό Current QA Experience

  • βœ… Manual Testing: Comprehensive testing of Power Apps applications for functionality, usability, and performance
  • πŸ”„ Power Automate: Developing cloud flows and desktop flows for test automation and regression testing
  • πŸ“‹ Test Management: Using BrowserStack integrated with Jira for test case management and defect tracking
  • 🎯 Test Design: Creating detailed test cases covering functional, regression, and UAT scenarios
  • 🀝 Agile Workflow: Working in 2-week sprints with daily standups and sprint ceremonies
  • πŸ› Defect Management: Collaborating with support teams to replicate production issues and track resolutions
  • πŸ“Š Documentation: Maintaining comprehensive test documentation and progress reports
  • πŸ‘₯ Training: Delivering training sessions and product demos to new staff members

πŸš€ What I'm Building Towards

  • 🎯 Goal: Become a proficient Automation Testing Engineer
  • πŸ“š Focus: Mastering Playwright and building automation frameworks
  • πŸ”§ Projects: Working on personal automation projects to strengthen skills
  • πŸ’ͺ Commitment: Dedicated to continuous learning and hands-on practice

πŸ† Professional Journey

  • πŸŽ“ WeThinkCode_ Graduate: Strong foundation in Java, Python, and software development
  • πŸ”„ Career Transition: Successfully moved from software development into QA engineering
  • πŸ’Ό Current Role: Software Quality Engineer focusing on Power Apps testing and manual/automation QA processes
  • 🌱 Growth Mindset: Actively learning test automation with Playwright
  • πŸ’ͺ Unique Value: Developer background gives me deeper insight into testing strategies

πŸ“š Current Learning & Development

  • 🎭 Playwright: Deep-diving into modern test automation framework
  • πŸ”§ JavaScript/TypeScript: Strengthening skills for automation scripting
  • πŸ§ͺ Testing Patterns: Learning Page Object Model and best practices
  • πŸš€ Personal Projects: Building automation projects to solidify learning
  • πŸ“– Resources: Online courses, documentation, and QA community engagement

Connect with me:

ashley-pillay-805435128

Languages and Tools:

Currently Using:
jira browserstack git power apps

Learning (Automation Focus):
playwright javascript typescript docker

Programming Background:
java python flutter dart html5 css3 mysql sqlite


πŸ’Ό Currently building my automation skills with Playwright
🀝 Open to connecting with QA professionals and learning opportunities!
πŸ“ˆ On a journey from manual testing to test automation mastery

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