Warren Fernandes
About Warren Fernandes
Warren Fernandes is a Software Engineer In Test with over 20 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Test Automation. He currently leads a technical team at Investec Bank Mauritius Ltd and has held various roles in the financial and medical sectors.
Work at Investec
Warren Fernandes has been employed at Investec since 2013, serving as a Software Engineer In Test for 11 years in Sandton, Johannesburg. In addition to this role, he has held the position of Technical Team Lead at Investec Bank Mauritius Ltd since 2021, overseeing Services & Integration and Test Lead functions. His responsibilities include leading a team of developers and engineers, providing direction and guidance to achieve project goals. Fernandes has a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Investec, Warren Fernandes worked at several organizations in various testing roles. He was a Test Analyst/Internal Auditor at EppixComm from 2004 to 2005 for one year. Following this, he served as a Senior Test Analyst at Discovery Health from 2005 to 2009 for four years. He also worked as a Software Tester at Nedbank from 2001 to 2004 for three years, and as a Senior Test Analyst at Investec from 2009 to 2013 for four years.
Education and Certifications
Warren Fernandes has a diverse educational background in Information Technology. He studied at Intec, achieving System Analysis & Design from 2012 to 2013. He completed his Matric Certification at The Hill High School from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he obtained the OPSE Certification in Security Testing from ISECOM in 2014, and pursued Proactive Network Defense and Proactive Web Defense studies at F-Secure (Previously MWR InfoSec) in 2016. He also achieved a Diploma from Torque IT Campus in 2001.
Industry Experience
Warren Fernandes has over 20 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Test Automation across various industries, including Financial, Medical, Telecommunications, and Insurance sectors. He possesses a deep understanding of software development methodologies, technologies, and tools. His focus is on optimizing business inefficiencies while fostering the growth of a team of engineers in a hybrid work environment.