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Nikitha De Zilva

Darwin,NT

Summary

Skilled in end-to-end QA testing, functional and regression testing, UAT, defect management, and system reconciliation, with hands-on experience in Internet Payment Gateway (IPG) systems and internal business applications. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing customer and patient satisfaction through proactive problem-solving and collaboration. Recently completed a Master of IT and seeking opportunities to contribute technical expertise, analytical skills, and business management knowledge to dynamic teams in QA, IT support, digital solutions, or administrative roles.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Assistant

Wellington Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Maintain the accuracy of the patient diets aligned with doctor's orders by verifying meal plans and inputting data into the Buckeye system.
  • Coordinate the daily meals and between kitchen staff and hospital wards to ensure timely and efficient meal delivery.
  • Always maintain safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
  • Work to enhance patients and warden's satisfaction by supplying friendly and efficient service during meal times.


Key Achievements -

  • Ensured 100% accuracy of patient diets in line with doctors' orders, reducing dietary errors.
  • Streamlined meal coordination between kitchen staff and wards, improving timely meal delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Maintained strict adherence to food safety regulations and corporate guidelines, supporting a safe and hygienic environment.

Senior QA Executive IPG-Merchant Onboarding

Bhasha Lanka Pvt, Ltd
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Performed end-to-end QA testing of the Internet Payment Gateway (IPG) system, ensuring smooth and secure onboarding of merchants for online businesses and corporate clients.
  • Conducted merchant application onboarding reviews, validating compliance, functionality, and accuracy of submitted information.
  • Identified, documented, and reported defects/bugs to the development team and verified fixes through re-testing.
  • Coordinated with bank partners during the merchant approval process, providing technical clarifications and ensuring compliance with their review requirements.
  • Acted as a bridge between customer support, merchants, and developers, investigating technical issues raised by merchants/customers and escalating them to developers for resolution.
  • Delivered full-cycle testing (functional, regression, and UAT) for an internal project alongside the IPG system, ensuring high-quality product releases.
  • Prepared test scenarios, test cases, and defect reports to maintain transparency and improve development quality.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to streamline onboarding workflows and improve system performance.

Key Achievements-

  • Successfully streamlined the merchant onboarding QA process, reducing delays in bank approval.
  • Played a major role in identifying and resolving technical issues in the IPG system, enhancing merchant experience.
  • Ensured seamless coordination between banks, developers, and customer support, improving overall issue resolution efficiency.

Quality Assurance Associate

Bhasha Lanka Pvt Ltd
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Trained on making predefined test cases under the guidance of senior QA engineers.
  • Identified and logged defects with detailed reproduction steps and evidence for troubleshooting.
  • Performed bank statement reconciliation, validating payment transactions against system records to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Helped to Senior QA to maintain QA documentation and maintaining bug tracking documents
  • Collaborated with QA engineers and developers to find out the bug tracking process.
  • Helped in making and maintaining bug tracking documents.

( test plans, scenarios, and reports)


Key Achievements -

  • Supported multiple testing cycles for ongoing projects, contributing to on-time product releases.
  • Helped resolve mismatches during bank statement reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting.


Reconciliation Analyst

Bhasha Lanka Pvt Ltd
2018 - 2019
  • Monitored financial transactions and payment activities within the IPG system to ensure data accuracy and mitigate discrepancies.
  • Generated comprehensive reports summarizing reconciliation results, financial data, and transaction histories, providing actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address data inconsistencies, enhancing overall reporting quality.


Key Achievements-

  • Ensured high accuracy of financial transactions within the IPG system, reducing errors and discrepancies.
  • Delivered timely and insightful financial reports, aiding stakeholders in informed decision-making.

Content Creator

Bhasha Lanka Pvt Ltd
2016 - 2018
  • Created engaging and informative content for blogs, digital platforms, and mobile applications, enhancing user engagement and digital presence.
  • Provided relevant news and informational updates for mobile applications, ensuring content remained current and appealing to users.
  • Developed content strategies aligned with brand guidelines, optimizing messaging for various digital channels.


Key Achievements -

  • Increased user engagement and retention through consistent, high-quality content.
  • Played a key role in shaping content workflows, enabling smoother publishing and faster updates.
  • Recognized for creativity and attention to detail, ensuring content met both business and user needs.

Education

Master of Information Technology - Information Technology

Whitireia And WelTec Polytechnic
Wellington,New Zealand
04-2025

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management - Business Management

London Metropolitan University
Sri Lanka
11-2021

BTEC -Level 5 - Business Management

Pearson College
Sri Lanka
02-2018

Diploma of Education - Information Technology

Open University
Sri Lanka
01-2014

Skills

  • Documentation review
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • QA documentation
  • Agile methodologies
  • Customer service
  • Time management

Interests

  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Food Tourism
  • Music
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos

Timeline

Food Service Assistant

Wellington Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 06.2025

Senior QA Executive IPG-Merchant Onboarding

Bhasha Lanka Pvt, Ltd
07.2021 - 07.2023

Quality Assurance Associate

Bhasha Lanka Pvt Ltd
07.2020 - 07.2021

Reconciliation Analyst

Bhasha Lanka Pvt Ltd
2018 - 2019

Content Creator

Bhasha Lanka Pvt Ltd
2016 - 2018

Master of Information Technology - Information Technology

Whitireia And WelTec Polytechnic

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management - Business Management

London Metropolitan University

BTEC -Level 5 - Business Management

Pearson College

Diploma of Education - Information Technology

Open University
Nikitha De Zilva