Kwesi Dadzie Essel - Test Analyst

Q: Where is Kwesi based?

Kwesi is based in Hamburg, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Kwesi speak?

Kwesi speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kwesi have?

Kwesi has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Kwesi has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Kwesi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kwesi's latest experience?

Kwesi's most recent position is Test Analyst at Deutsche Bahn (via PAR GmbH) .

Q: What companies has Kwesi worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kwesi has worked for Deutsche Bahn (via PAR GmbH) , Samedi GmbH , Softfair GmbH , Confidential Project - App Development , and Enfore GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Kwesi most experienced in?

Kwesi is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Transportation and Logistics , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Kwesi most experienced in?

Kwesi is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Kwesi worked in recently?

Kwesi has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Transportation and Logistics , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas has Kwesi worked in recently?

Kwesi has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Apr 2023 - Present

3 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Test Analyst

Deutsche Bahn (via PAR GmbH)

Analyze business processes to evaluate test automation
Develop and execute automated tests (Web & Mobile)
Perform manual tests to cover non-automated areas
Handle bug fixing, reporting, and documentation of all test results
Coordinate with teams and product owners for test optimization and requirement analysis
Conduct component tests, system tests, and migration tests
Create monitoring reports and error analyses according to process guidelines
Participate in the team for Deutsche Bahn’s new DB Navigator app during the software reorientation; responsible for new workflows, modern design, and replacing the old systems
Tools: Appium, Selenium, Cucumber, Android Studio, IntelliJ, GitLab, Instana, Java, iOS, CSS

Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

1 year

Berlin, Germany

QA Tester Manual and Automation

Samedi GmbH

Perform automated and manual tests for web applications
Conduct acceptance tests and release for production
Enhance test automation for new requirements
Document all test results and bugs
Execute standard tasks in the test process
Establish test automation in a fast-growing startup environment with almost no prior test coverage; perform manual testing alongside intensive development phases
Tools: TestCafe, JavaScript, CSS

May 2021 - Feb 2022

10 months

Hamburg, Germany

QA Tester Manual and Automation

Softfair GmbH

Develop and maintain automated tests based on business requirements (Web)
Ensure quality of new requirements by expanding test automation
Debug and fix bugs in end-to-end tests
Conduct component tests, integration tests, system tests, and static QA reviews
Create and monitor monitoring reports
Collaborate closely with developers for bug resolution and test automation optimization
Adjust CSS to improve automation
Document all test results and bugs
Perform manual tests to supplement automation
Expand test automation and take full ownership of the entire testing process from planning through execution to quality assurance
Tools: Node.js, Android Studio, IntelliJ, Cypress

Mar 2020 - Present

6 years 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Head of Technology and Development

Confidential Project - App Development

Review requirements and create test scenarios
Write sprint documentation
Collaborate with partners and teams
Analyze business processes
Create and oversee reports
Support sprint planning
Automate and perform functional tests
I support the team as a leader, bridge technical gaps between development and business, and ensure stable, high-quality software through targeted testing
Tools: Appium, Android Studio, IntelliJ, GitLab, Flutter, Dart, HTML

Jun 2019 - Apr 2021

1 year 11 months

Hamburg, Germany

QA Tester Manual

Enfore GmbH

Create, automate, and document test cases
Plan and coordinate test content for each test cycle
Document all test results and bugs
Perform manual tests to complement automation
Conduct manual tests in a dynamic startup environment to secure fast development cycles
Tools: TestRail

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (7 years), Transportation (3 years), and Insurance (1 year).

Information Technology

Transportation

Insurance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (7 years), Information Technology (6 years), and Product Development (6 years).

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Product Development

Summary

I am a QA and test automation expert focused on efficient, scalable solutions for software quality. With my experience I help companies replace manual tests with test automation and speed up release cycles. My approach combines technical know-how with proven automation processes.

Skills

Test Automation
Test Analysis
Selenium
Gherkin
Appium
Cucumber
Cypress
Testcafe
Intellij Idea
Android Studio
Gitlab
Jira
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Testrail
Confluence
Azure
Flutter
Draw.io
Java
Javascript
Python
Css

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

French

Advanced

Education

Lübeck University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor · Media Informatics · Lübeck, Germany

Certifications & licenses

iSTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

Profile

Created

December 2024

Last Update

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Kwesi based?

Kwesi is based in Hamburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Kwesi speak?

Kwesi speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Kwesi have?

Kwesi has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Kwesi has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Kwesi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kwesi be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kwesi would be well-suited for roles such as: Test Analyst, QA Tester Manual and Automation, Head of Technology and Development.

What is Kwesi's latest experience?

Kwesi's most recent position is Test Analyst at Deutsche Bahn (via PAR GmbH).

What companies has Kwesi worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kwesi has worked for Deutsche Bahn (via PAR GmbH), Samedi GmbH, Softfair GmbH, Confidential Project - App Development, and Enfore GmbH.

Which industries is Kwesi most experienced in?

Kwesi is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Transportation and Logistics, and Insurance.

Which business areas is Kwesi most experienced in?

Kwesi is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.

Which industries has Kwesi worked in recently?

Kwesi has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Transportation and Logistics, and Insurance.

Which business areas has Kwesi worked in recently?

Kwesi has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.

What is Kwesi's education?

Kwesi holds a Bachelor in Media Informatics from Lübeck University of Applied Sciences.

Does Kwesi have any certificates?

Kwesi has 1 certificate: iSTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level.

What is the availability of Kwesi?

Kwesi is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kwesi?

Kwesi's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.