Marika Ireland

Marika Ireland is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in quality assurance and project management, currently serving as the Test Manager for Institutional IT at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited since May 2016. Prior to this role, Marika held various positions at Analyze Consulting, including Principal Consultant, where responsibilities included software test process improvement and client engagement. Marika has also worked as an Independent Consultant, focusing on implementing ISTQB testing best practices and defining test processes. Notable earlier roles include Business Analyst and Management Consultant at Dynamic Visual Technologies and PwC Consulting, respectively, where expertise in process mapping, functional testing, and project management was demonstrated. Marika holds a B.Sc Honns in Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Genetics from the University of Stellenbosch.