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Dilki Nisansala

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Motivated Software Test Engineer with extensive experience across the software testing life cycle. Proficient in requirements gathering, test plan design, and execution. Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products within budget and on schedule. Technically minded and adept at thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Dynamic Software Tester with experience writing test scripts, debugging and implementing automation tests to help applications run smoothly. Collaborates with software team in continuous build and deployment process. Excels at learning new software tools and best practices in software quality assurance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Software Tester

Chamathkara IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - Current

• Conduct web and API testing using Selenium and Postman, ensuring robust software quality.

  • Execute cross-browser tests with BrowserStack, enhancing user experience consistency.
  • Manage test cases in TestRail and track bugs in JIRA for streamlined project workflows.
  • Integrate Jenkins for continuous testing, boosting deployment efficiency.
  • Self-study Playwright for future project advancements,staying ahead in testing trends.
  • Streamlined testing workflows,enhancing speed and accuracy by leveraging Selenium and Postman in diverse e-commerce environments.
  • Collaborated with development teams using JIRA and Jenkins to ensure seamless CI/CD integration, improving software deployment cycles.
  • Exploring Playwright for future project migrations, aiming to expand testing capabilities and optimize resource usage.

Software Test Engineer

Experian
06.2022 - 10.2022

• Led quality assurance, improving code reliability and reducing defects.

• Optimized test automation, boosting efficiency and reducing manual testing time.

• Contributed to release planning, ensuring timely and successful product launches.

• Streamlined test processes,enhancing collaboration with developers and ensuring seamless integration of new features.

• Implemented advanced testing frameworks, reducing bug detection time and fostering a culture of proactive issue resolution.

• Analyzed user feedback to refine testing strategies, improve user satisfaction, and aligning product quality with market needs.

• Drove cross-functional initiatives, aligning testing goals with business objectives to deliver robust and reliable software solutions.

• Meticulously documented testing procedures,ensuring clarity and consistency in quality assurance practices across teams.

Test Lead

SICPA
04.2021 - 10.2021

• Led testing for web and mobile Apps, enhancing team efficiency and communication.

• Developed test plans and cases,achieving comprehensive test coverage and detailed reports.

• Coordinated integration testing, ensuring seamless project execution.

• Executed manual and automated tests, improving software reliability.

• Facilitated team collaboration, fostering effective project communication.

• Introduced cutting-edge testing methodologies, optimizing test accuracy and reducing errors in web and mobile application evaluations.

• Achieved significant reductions in testing cycle times by implementing automated solutions, leading to faster product releases.

• Ensured precision and thoroughness in test case execution, enhancing product quality and reliability for end-users.

Software Tester

Freelancer
03.2019 - 12.2020

• Executed automated tests for mobile/web apps, boosting efficiency with Appium, Java, Selenium.

• Crafted automation scripts, aligning with manual tests, enhancing testing precision.

• Conducted thorough end-to-end testing, identifying and resolving critical issues.

• Documented testing outcomes, facilitating improved software quality and reliability.

• Crafted comprehensive test strategies to identify defects early, reducing deployment errors and improving product quality.

• Coordinated with developers to integrate testing protocols, fostering a robust development environment and minimizing issues.

• Streamlined testing workflows, achieving faster release cycles and boosting customer satisfaction through reliable, bug-free applications.

QA Automation Associate

Virtusa Corporation
06.2017 - 03.2019
  • Web / Standalone Application / API– Selenium, UFT, Java, C#, Postman, Rest Assured
  • Mobile application testing using seeTest using VTAF (Virtusa Testing tool), Selenium and Java
  • Automated test cases for both mobile and web-based applications

• Participate in user acceptance testing, ensuring product quality and user satisfaction.

• Streamlined test automation processes, enhancing efficiency and ensuring high-quality software delivery.

• Developed cutting-edge testing frameworks, fostering robust application stability and seamless user experience.

IT Project Coordinator/ QA

Afisol Pvt. Ltd
01.2017 - 05.2017

• Coordinated resources for projects, ensuring timely delivery and high software standards.

• Collaborated with clients to align project goals, enhancing customer satisfaction.

• Managed project timelines effectively, achieving measurable improvements in software quality.

• Streamlined communication channels, leading to enhanced team collaboration and smoother project execution.

• Analyzed project workflow to identify bottlenecks, implementing solutions that improved delivery efficiency.

  • Improved overall project success rates with thorough risk assessment and mitigation planning.
  • Mitigated unforeseen obstacles during each phase of the IT project lifecycle through proactive problem-solving techniques.
  • Collaborated with various departments across the organization to gather requirements for IT projects, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.

QA Engineer

Chamathkaara IT Solution Pvt. Ltd
08.2011 - 02.2014
  • Conducted manual functionality and requirement testing for standalone and web-based applications
  • Performed detailed functionality testing for standalone Java and PHP applications
  • Advanced departmental knowledge-sharing by training new QA Engineers on company-specific testing methodologies and tools.
  • Enhanced software quality by developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies.
  • Reduced product defect rates by creating robust test cases and meticulously executing them.
  • Contributed to successful product launches through meticulous end-to-end testing of applications.
  • Collaborated with developers to identify and resolve software issues, leading to higher product reliability.
  • Accelerated issue resolution times by effectively prioritizing defects based on severity and impact on the end-user experience.
  • Optimized test environments for more efficient test execution, contributing to shorter development cycles.

Education

Tricentis TOSCA - (AS1)

Tricentis

ISTQB Foundation Level - Pending

BEng (Hons) - Software Engineering

London Metropolitan University
07.2018

Diploma - Information Technology and E-Commerce

ESOFT
01.2014

Skills

  • C#
  • C/C
  • Java
  • HTML
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • MySQL
  • MSSQL
  • Oracle
  • Postgres
  • Jenkins
  • GoCD
  • SVN
  • GIT
  • Azure DevOps
  • TestNG
  • Selenium
  • Webdriver
  • UFT
  • Appium
  • QFTest
  • Playwright
  • Cypress
  • TOSCA
  • SpecFlow
  • Postman
  • RestAssured
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Azure
  • Bitbucket
  • JIRA
  • X-Ray
  • TestRail
  • HP-ALM/QTP
  • TFS
  • Agile Methodology
  • Software development life cycle
  • Test Planning
  • Regression Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Cross-browser testing

Keytechnicalskills

C#, C/C++, Java, HTML, JavaScript, Python, MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, Postgres, Jenkins, GoCD, SVN, GIT, Azure DevOps, TestNG, Selenium, Webdriver, UFT, Appium, QFTest, Playwright, Cypress, TOSCA, SpecFlow, Postman, RestAssured, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Bitbucket, JIRA, Azure DevOps, X-Ray, TestRail, HP-ALM/QTP, TFS

Workrights

Holding full work rights in Australia

Certification

  • Virtusa certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Tricentis TOSCA (ASl)

Timeline

Freelance Software Tester

Chamathkara IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - Current

Software Test Engineer

Experian
06.2022 - 10.2022

Test Lead

SICPA
04.2021 - 10.2021

Software Tester

Freelancer
03.2019 - 12.2020

QA Automation Associate

Virtusa Corporation
06.2017 - 03.2019

IT Project Coordinator/ QA

Afisol Pvt. Ltd
01.2017 - 05.2017

QA Engineer

Chamathkaara IT Solution Pvt. Ltd
08.2011 - 02.2014

ISTQB Foundation Level - Pending

Tricentis TOSCA - (AS1)

Tricentis

BEng (Hons) - Software Engineering

London Metropolitan University

Diploma - Information Technology and E-Commerce

ESOFT
Dilki Nisansala