Anisha M N
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented QA Analyst with 10+ years of experience in manual, automation, and API testing across finance, mobility, and enterprise products. Skilled in regression, smoke, exploratory testing, defect management, and Agile QA practices. Experienced with Jira, Postman, SQL, Git, and exposure to Selenium automation frameworks. Adept at mentoring testers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Currently seeking QA opportunities in Canada with a strong focus on manual + automation testing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Analyst
Secure Engage
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough testing of applications to identify defects and ensure quality standards.
- Collaborated with development teams to understand requirements and provide feedback on functionality.
- Assisted in the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
- Documented defects using tracking tools, facilitating efficient resolution by development teams.
- Participated in daily stand-up meetings to communicate progress and address challenges promptly.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives, enhancing overall testing efficiency and accuracy.
- Supported user acceptance testing by coordinating with stakeholders for feedback on application usability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices in quality assurance methodologies and tools.
Senior QA Engineer
Finastra
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Performed smoke, regression, and exploratory testing in Agile environments.
- Validated UI, API, and database (SQL) integrations.
- Logged/managed defects in Jira with detailed repro steps.
- Mentored junior QA members and prepared comprehensive test cases.
- Involved in QA Environment Setup
Test Lead
UST Global Trivandrum
04.2013 - 07.2022
- Led test planning and execution for multiple projects to ensure comprehensive coverage and quality assurance.
- Mentored junior testers, enhancing skill sets and improving overall team performance and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented automated testing frameworks to streamline processes and reduce manual effort.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify defects early in the development cycle, promoting proactive issue resolution.
Software Test Engineer
SE MENTOR SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
04.2012 - 04.2012
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure software quality and functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, document, and resolve software defects.
- Implemented automated testing scripts using industry-standard tools to enhance testing efficiency.
- Conducted regression testing to verify software updates and maintain system integrity.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Applications
Anna University
Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu06-2010
Skills
- Testing: Manual Testing, Regression, Smoke, Exploratory, API Testing (Postman), Mobile Testing, Performance Testing (support)
- Automation: Selenium WebDriver (Java, TestNG), Appium, Maven, JMeter
- Tools: Jira, Trello, HP ALM,MTM, Bugzilla
- Database: SQL Server (validation queries)
- Version Control: Git (basic)
- Agile: Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, retrospectives, defect triage
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Full Professional
Certification
ISTQB Foundation, ITIL
Timeline
QA Analyst
Secure Engage
01.2025 - Current
Senior QA Engineer
Finastra
07.2022 - 07.2024
Test Lead
UST Global Trivandrum
04.2013 - 07.2022
Software Test Engineer
SE MENTOR SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
04.2012 - 04.2012
Master of Science - Computer Applications
Anna University