QA Engineer

Hi, I'm Shakur Daye

Quality Assurance Engineer specializing in manual testing, regression testing, functional testing, and API testing. I ensure your software meets the highest standards.

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MY STORY

About Me

From student-athlete to QA engineer — discover my journey from the basketball court to the tech world, and what drives my passion for quality assurance.

From Statesville, NC

Home Sweet Home

I'm a 27-year-old QA Engineer from Statesville, North Carolina, where I've lived my entire life. Growing up here has given me deep roots and a strong sense of community that I carry into my professional work.

Student-Athlete Journey

Education & Sports Excellence

I graduated from West Iredell High School, where I excelled as a student-athlete. My dedication to teamwork and discipline earned me the opportunity to play college basketball.

I played for Piedmont International University, a Christian university, and later for Kent State Tuscarawas, where I studied Computer Science.

Professional Development

TripleTen Bootcamp

Today, I'm completing the TripleTen QA Engineering Bootcamp, gaining hands-on experience in manual testing, API testing, Python, and Selenium automation.

Real-World Experience

Freelance QA Projects

My training includes real-world freelance QA projects for major clients like Uber, McAfee, and Yell Payment through Testlio.

I've executed regression, functional, and smoke tests across both web and mobile platforms, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with enterprise-level applications.

Technical Expertise

Tools & Technologies

Jira
Postman
TestRail
Chrome DevTools
Python
Selenium

Core Strengths

From Sports to Tech

My background in competitive sports has instilled in me resilience, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure—qualities I now bring into every testing project.

Future Goals

Looking Forward

My goal is to grow as a QA professional, contribute to delivering high-quality user experiences, and eventually expand into automation and leadership roles within the tech industry.

Professional Growth

Continuously developing my QA expertise and industry knowledge

Automation Mastery

Expanding into advanced automation testing and frameworks

Team Leadership

Building toward leadership roles in quality assurance teams

About Me

Quality Assurance Expert

I specialize in comprehensive quality assurance processes, ensuring software applications meet the highest standards of functionality, reliability, and user experience.

Core Competencies

Manual Testing Expert
Regression Testing Expert
API Testing with Postman Advanced
Functional Testing Expert
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Tools & Technologies

Jira
Bug Reporting
Postman
API Testing
TestRail
Test Management
Chrome DevTools
Debugging

My Approach

I believe in thorough testing processes that combine manual expertise with automated efficiency. My goal is to identify potential issues before they reach production, ensuring seamless user experiences.

Achievements & Certifications

Professional Credentials

Certified through TripleTen's comprehensive QA engineering program, demonstrating proficiency in manual testing, mobile testing, and SQL database testing.

Certified
TripleTen Manual Tester Certification

Manual Tester

TripleTen Certification

Test case design and execution
Bug identification and reporting
Functional testing methodologies
Certified
TripleTen SQL Certification

SQL Database Testing

TripleTen Certification

Database query validation
Data integrity testing
SQL performance testing
Certified
TripleTen Mobile Tester Certification

Mobile Tester

TripleTen Certification

Cross-platform mobile testing
Device compatibility testing
Mobile UI/UX validation

TripleTen QA Program

Completed comprehensive Quality Assurance engineering bootcamp with hands-on training in industry-standard testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.

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Core Skills Acquired

Manual Testing
Mobile Testing
SQL Testing
API Testing
Test Documentation
Bug Reporting
Cover Letter

Professional Introduction

Discover my passion for quality assurance, career journey, and what drives me to deliver exceptional testing solutions. A personalized introduction to my professional approach and values.

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Key Highlights

My Story & Approach

Learn about my journey into quality assurance, my testing philosophy, and how I approach each project with meticulous attention to detail. This cover letter provides insight into my professional values and commitment to software excellence.

Career Objectives
Passion for QA
Technical Expertise
Collaboration Focus
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"Quality is not an act, it is a habit. I bring this philosophy to every testing project, ensuring excellence through systematic and thorough QA processes."
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Featured Projects

Personal Projects

Here are my comprehensive testing projects with detailed documentation, test cases, and video evidence showcasing my QA methodologies and testing expertise.

Urban Routes

Map & Mobile Testing

Agile software development with developer using Kanban board framework methodology on computer. Devops team, lean project management tool for fast changes, incremental work, iterative process.
Map search, geolocation, and routing feature testing
Cross-browser and mobile device compatibility testing
Edge-case scenarios with video execution documentation
Mobile Testing Geolocation

ColoRush

Web Application Testing

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End-to-end functional, regression, and UI testing
Multi-device testing across various screen sizes
Critical defect identification and UI validation
UI Testing Multi-Device
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Shakur Daye

QA Engineer

Manual Testing Expertise
API Testing with Postman
Jira & TestRail Experience
Chrome DevTools Proficiency
RECENT PROJECTS
• Uber - Mobile & Web Testing
• McAfee - Security Testing
• Peacock - Streaming Platform
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