Musa Babangida

Software Quality Assurance (QA) Associate & Biology Graduate
Malumfashi LGA, NG.

About

Highly analytical and results-driven professional with a unique blend of Biology expertise and certified Software Quality Assurance (QA) proficiency. As a 3MTT QA Fellow and alumnus of the prestigious Aspire Leaders Program, I excel in applying scientific precision to manual software testing, meticulous defect reporting, and cross-functional team management. Eager to leverage a strong foundation in structural observation, global leadership, and advanced QA tools to enhance software reliability and drive quality outcomes in a dynamic tech environment.

Work

3MTT NextGen Fellowship
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Software Quality Assurance Fellow

Katsina, Katsina, Nigeria

Summary

Led comprehensive manual software testing processes, ensuring high-quality software delivery and adherence to industry standards.

Highlights

Mastered key manual software testing processes, including Functional, Smoke, and Regression testing cycles, enhancing testing efficiency and coverage.

Designed and executed detailed, repeatable test cases for complex user routes, accurately mapping expected behaviors against actual software performance.

Drafted industry-standard defect bug reports, meticulously detailing explicit environmental parameters, steps-to-reproduce, and severity assessments to facilitate prompt resolution.

Malumfashi Veterinary Department
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SIWES Intern

Malumfashi, Katsina, Nigeria

Summary

Supported laboratory diagnostics through meticulous data management and rigorous verification, contributing to operational efficiency.

Highlights

Maintained comprehensive clinical databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of critical information for veterinary diagnostics.

Logged detailed specimen characteristics, applying rigorous verification rules to uphold data integrity and support reliable lab results.

Contributed to efficient lab operations by accurately documenting and organizing data, streamlining information retrieval for veterinary professionals.

Volunteer

National Association of Katsina State Students (NAKASS) UMYU Chapter
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President (Elected Representative of the State Student Body)

Katsina, Katsina, Nigeria

Summary

Led student governance and welfare initiatives, fostering academic development and strategic university-state coordination.

Highlights

Managed executive student committees, directing impactful student welfare campaigns and initiatives across the university chapter.

Maintained strategic coordination with university administration and state leadership, advocating for student interests and facilitating collaborative projects.

Organized academic development seminars and led educational advocacy campaigns, significantly enhancing student learning and engagement.

Oversaw association budgets, ensuring transparent financial management and effective resource allocation for student programs.

Boys Scout of Nigeria
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Active Scout

Nigeria

Summary

Cultivated discipline, teamwork, and community service skills through active participation in scouting activities and projects.

Highlights

Demonstrated strong discipline and volunteer coordination through active participation in community service projects, contributing to local initiatives.

Developed essential team safety management skills by leading and participating in various outdoor and community-focused activities.

Engaged in diverse projects, fostering leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication within a structured team environment.

Education

Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina
Katsina, Katsina, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Biology

Government Secondary School, Dayi
Dayi, Nigeria

High School Diploma

Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)

Languages

English
Hausa
French

Certificates

Aspire Leaders Program

Issued By

Aspire Institute (Co-founded by Harvard Business School faculty)

Connectivity 101: Ecological connectivity for people and planet

Issued By

UNDP, WWF, IUCN

Biodiversity Finance: Designing Finance Plans

Issued By

GEF, BIOFIN, UNDP

Farmers' Rights: International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources

Issued By

InforMEA

Nature, Business, & Finance Course

Issued By

UNDP

Employability Skills: landing professional opportunities

Issued By

Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment / Sapphital

Building High-Performance Teams (HR focus)

Issued By

Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment / Sapphital

Effective Teamwork & being a valuable team player

Issued By

Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment / Sapphital

SME Regulatory Framework & Branding 101

Issued By

Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment / Sapphital

Speak French like a Pro: Professional communication

Issued By

Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment / Sapphital

Skills

QA Testing

Manual Testing, Functional Validation, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing.

Leadership

Association Governance, Budget Management, Team Building, HR.

Technical Tools

Jira, Trello, Chrome DevTools, Postman, Excel, Google Sheets.