Matthew Dekenah

• Develop test scripts and strategies for the vital acute and community patient management system.
• Ensure consistent performance and functionality of the system across environments.
• Investigate and analyse identified issues and own escalation of priority tasks.
• Become systems expert in mission-critical functional areas.
• Support and lead knowledge management and sharing processes within team.
• Lead automation process for regression test harnesses using Selenium and Watir with Python and Ruby scripting.

• Design, write, execute and own comprehensive test plans.
• Research and implement cutting edge test technologies and practices.
• Coordinate with product owners and developers to deliver priority product updates.
• Keep track of support issues in Pivotal Tracker and ensure delivery of valid issues.

• Create a culture that enables own team to flourish and develop.
• Delegate work effectively, taking on board the strengths and skills of each team member.
• Review and monitor team member performance.
• Take ownership, implement, and manage correct escalation path of resources and issues.
• Provide estimations and resource time-costs.
• Develop protocols reflecting own personal expertise to share with others.
• Manage resources flexibly to meet changing priorities and plans in an Agile environment.
• Make a positive contribution to improving efficiency and quality of the team.
• Work with BAs and developers to create comprehensive test strategies.
• Provide team overview and communication channel to Development Manager and Director.
• Continue to deliver on existing QA roles and functions.

• Ensure developed solutions meet requirements with comprehensively built test plans.
• Participate in story development and specification.
• Provide critical frontline support to international, internal clients.
• Be a key player in authorising application releases.
• Create and maintain an automated regression test strategy with .NET technologies.
• Test products written in C#, ASP.NET and VB and using MS SQL Server.
• Track bugs in JIRA and own their resolution.
• Fulfill Fire Fighter and First Aid Officer roles in the Health and Safety Team.

• Implement web site creation, design and maintenance.
• Develop and provide WAP and mobile-specific solutions.
• Analyse and troubleshoot existing mobile technology systems.

• Train professionals in Portuguese during private, interactive classes.
• Represent the company to potential clients for Portuguese instruction.

• Prepare and present classes to undergraduates on computer usage and applications.
• Invigilate testing sessions.

• Perform sales, procurement and other retail functions.
• Provide technical assistance for networks, hardware and software.
• Assist and participate in book signings, festivals and other functions.

• Lead Web and Email marketing projects in Creative Department.
• Create media in Adobe Photoshop and Flash.
• Assist in document formatting, copywriting and graphic design.

• Lead project for doctoral thesis Web interface.
• Create MySQL database-driven PHP website.
• Mark French papers and assignments.
• Provide general assistance to Dr Catherine Du Toit in the French Section.

MSc in Global Health and Public Policy
Activities: Edinburgh University Singers, Edinburgh University StopAIDS Society

BA (Hons) cum laude in Socio-Informatics
Activities: HIV Peer Education Program, Rotex, Golden Key International Honour Society

BA in Socio-Informatics, English Literature
Activities: Stellenbosch University Choir, International Student Organisation of Stellenbosch, HIV Peer Education Program, Maties Community Service, Golden Key International Honour Society

High School (Senior Certificate) in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Science, Computer Studies, Geography, Additional Mathematics
Activities: Ten Club (Elected), Forum (Elected), International Society, Chapel Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Dance Society

My Website, Blog, Tumblr

Activism, Advocacy, Cooking, Data Science, Gastronomy, History, International Public Health, Languages, Music, National and Foreign Affairs, Policy, Politics, Reading, Running, Social Media, Tennis, Web Technologies