Khaya Mqikela
About Khaya Mqikela
Khaya Mqikela is an Automation Specialist with extensive experience in technical testing and automation. He has worked for various companies in South Africa and India, currently holding a position at Investec since 2020.
Work at Investec
Khaya Mqikela has been employed at Investec as an Automation Specialist since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for implementing automated testing processes to enhance software quality and efficiency. His expertise in automation contributes to the overall performance of the technical team at Investec, a prominent financial services company.
Career History
Khaya Mqikela has a diverse career in the field of automation and testing. He began his professional journey at L&T Infotech in 2013 as a Trainee. He then moved to FNB South Africa, where he worked as a Technical Tester from 2013 to 2014, followed by a role as an Automation Specialist from 2018 to 2020. Between these positions, he served as a Test Analyst at Hollard Insurance and as an Automation Test Analyst at JSE from 2015 to 2017. Currently, he has been with iLAB as a Technical Test Analyst since 2017.
Education and Expertise
Khaya Mqikela holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from the University of the Witwatersrand, which he completed from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing from the University of South Africa from 2015 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in automation and testing.
Professional Experience
Over the years, Khaya Mqikela has accumulated extensive experience in automation and testing roles across various organizations. His tenure at FNB South Africa included both technical testing and automation specialist roles. He has also worked at notable companies such as Hollard Insurance and JSE, where he contributed to the development and execution of testing strategies. His current position at iLAB further solidifies his expertise in the field.