Shaista Harisunker
About Shaista Harisunker
Shaista Harisunker is a Lead Quality Analyst with extensive experience in software testing. She has worked at Derivco since 2016 and has a solid educational background in Information Technology and software testing certifications.
Current Role at Derivco
Shaista Harisunker serves as the Lead Quality Analyst at Derivco, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. Her extensive experience in quality analysis contributes to the effectiveness of the team and the overall success of projects at Derivco.
Previous Experience at Kurinchysoft Consulting Services
Before joining Derivco, Shaista worked at Kurinchysoft Consulting Services Pvt Ltd as a Junior Tester. She held this position for 8 months, from 2012 to 2013. This early experience in software testing provided her with foundational skills that she has built upon in her subsequent roles.
Education and Certifications in Software Testing
Shaista completed her education at the International Institute For Software Testing (IIST), where she achieved certifications in Software Testing Fundamentals and Best Practices, as well as Principles of Software Test Automation, both in 2015. Additionally, she obtained the ISTQB Foundation certification from Prometric/Bytes in the same year and the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification in 2018 from Bytes. These qualifications enhance her expertise in quality assurance.
Academic Background in Information Technology
Shaista studied Information Technology at the Durban University of Technology, where she earned a National Diploma from 2008 to 2011. This academic background laid the groundwork for her career in software testing and quality analysis, equipping her with essential technical knowledge.
Secondary Education
Shaista attended Hillgrove Secondary School from 2003 to 2007. This period of education contributed to her foundational knowledge and skills, which she later applied in her higher education and professional career.