Becoming a Global Software QA Engineer

Presented at the annual conference for the Association of Nigerian Software Testers, December 11th 2021.

Transcript

1. My journey to becoming a Global QA Engineer Oluwatomi Familoni Association of Nigerian Software Testers Annual Conference | Dec 11th, 2021
2. Hello! I am Tomi Familoni QA Engineer | Software Quality Advocate | Certified Test Manager 2
3. Table of Content • Who is a global talent? • Positioning myself as a global talent • Securing a global job • Excelling at the global job 3
4. Who is a Global Talent? What does the phrase `global talent’ mean? 1
5. “ A global talent is an individual with multiple skill set that can help a business grow in any given market and be able to work with an international company effectively. - Ernest Gundling. 5
6. A global talent is… • Multiple skill set • Help business grow • ‘any’ means versatility • International/World class; not just meet local standards • Effective : successfully producing desired result for which you were employed. 6
7. What does the hiring manager want? What are they looking to see in a `global talent’? 2
8. Skill set of a global QA Engineer Technical dexterity - Frameworks; UI, API - Programming Lang - Tools Software Testing Well versed with software testing practices, concepts, processes and their application Object Oriented Programming Foundations of Programming 8
9. Cultural fit Soft skills, team collaboration, values, good fit for the company. Skill set of a global QA Engineer Value Ability to solve problems and grasp concepts quickly. 9
10. Positioning myself as a Global talent How do you position yourself to be a sought after global talent? 10
11. Position your brand • CV • LinkedIn • Social Network • Github • Job platforms 11 Positioning yourself as a Global talent
12. Upskilling • Test Automation: Picking up relevant frameworks and tools ◦ Test Automation University ◦ Udemy • Not relenting; continuous learning 12 Positioning yourself as a Global talent
13. Being diligent at my present job • Building capacity • Feeds my experience and what to share during interviews • Referrals 13 Positioning yourself as a Global talent
14. 14 Getting a global job
15. Your CV Keywords that match JD Void of irrelevant things Highlight skills, tools and frameworks 15 Getting a global job
16. The interviews to get the global job 16 Capability Interest Fit Aesth etics Getting a global job
17. Interviews JD Evaluation Interviews; chat to confirm details shared in CV and on your application. Technical Interviews; take-home exercise, share-your-screen exercise/whiteboard coding interview. Cultural interviews; behavioural, cultural questions and other important aesthetics. 17 Getting a global job
18. Tips • Be prepared to put in the work. Interviews require preparedness. • Don’t be discouraged by rejections ◦ Rejection is merely a call to restrategise, recalibrate and a call for redirection. • Be uniquely different. 18 Getting a global job
19. Excelling at my global job. 19
20. Five joker questions [Harvard Business Review] How will I create value? How am I expected to behave? Whose support is critical? 20 How will I get some early wins? What skills do I need to develop to excel in this role? excelling at a global job
21. Excelling at a global job • Being Diligent; do it for the hood • Trust and Accountability • Taking Ownership • The Bees : Be Present , Proactive, Indispensable • Blow your trumpet but be careful not to make too much noise while at it. 21
22. Challenges • Going the extra mile to prove myself • Cultural differences 22
23. 23 Thanks! Any questions?
24. 📌 Let’s connect 🌏 Linkedin: Oluwatomi Familoni Web: familonitomi.com Twitter: Tomi-Familoni Github: Tomi-Familoni