“Manual & Automation QA Tester specializing in test planning, defect detection, and quality assurance using industry-standard testing tools.”
I'm Meseret, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer with experience in manual testing, test planning, defect management, and improving software quality processes. I work with startups and growing teams to deliver reliable, high-quality applications by identifying issues, improving testing workflows, and supporting efficient development and release cycles. I also help teams strengthen QA practices, test documentation, and collaboration between development, product, and project management team
Building — top 7% on LanceRank · 4 verified projects.
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#4 in QA & Testing
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Meseret Akalu is a QA & Testing freelancer based in Ethiopan with 3 verified projects, verified Fiverr and Upwork reputation, LanceRank Score 44/100 (Building), last updated 2026-06-22 on LanceRank.
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4 verified projects at 5.00/5 across 3 reviews.
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· third-party-verified by LinkedInPrincipal IT Project Quality Assurance @ Awash Bank | Certified in Devops | Test Automation Specialist | Cypress | Playwright | Selenium | Cucumber | TestNG | Appium | Postman NewMan| Jmeter | PenTesting BurpSuite | Jira
🚀 Principal IT Project Management, Quality Assurance & Change Management Expert | 9+ Years in Banking, Fintech & Government I deliver enterprise technology projects that don’t just go live—but go live flawlessly. With 9+ years of experience across banking, fintech, and government sectors, I specialize in: ✅ Project Management – Leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, scope, and budgets with precision ✅ QA/QC & Test Automation – Ensuring quality and reliability at every stage of delivery ✅ DevOps & C…
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Principal software quality assurance
Jun 2017 — Present
Awash bank Ethiopa
Led software quality assurance activities across multiple projects. Defined QA strategy, testing processes, and quality standards. Designed and reviewed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios. Performed manual, functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing. Developed and maintained test automation frameworks using Cypress. Managed defect tracking, reporting, and verification using Jira. Conducted API testing and validation to ensure system reliability. Collaborated with developers, product owners, and project managers to improve product quality. Participated in requirement reviews and provided quality-related recommendations. Led test execution, risk assessment, and release sign-off activities. Mentored QA team members and promoted testing best practices. Supported CI/CD and Dev
Software quality assurance
Jun 2015 — Jun 2017
insa Ethiopa
Performed manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications. Created and executed test cases, test plans, and bug reports. Identified, tracked, and verified defects using Jira. Automated regression and functional test cases using Cypress. Collaborated with developers and product teams to ensure software quality and timely releases. Conducted API, UI, functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
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Meseret has successfully completed the assigned DevOps tasks and demonstrated a good understanding of deployment processes, environment management, and issue resolution. He actively participated in reviewing configurations, monitoring system activities, and coordinating with development and testing teams to ensure smooth releases. His attention to detail and commitment to maintaining system stability contributed positively to the project.
Devops enginner · amazon
Meseret has demonstrated strong leadership and coordination skills throughout the project. He effectively managed task tracking, stakeholder communication, and team collaboration. His attention to quality, risk management, and timely follow-up helped keep the project on track. He consistently took ownership of issues and worked proactively to ensure successful delivery.
projest maneger · Awash bank
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Project manager · Aws azure
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TestarsQuarter: The Official Community of Testify.
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Fundamentals of Agile Project Management
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International DevOps Certification Academy™
Mizan Tepi University
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