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Nipuni Gunaratne

Chetwynd,British Columbia

Summary

Methodical professional in software quality assurance and testing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in automated testing tools, defect tracking systems, and test case management, ensuring thoroughness in identifying and solving issues. Excel at problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, utilizing these soft skills to collaborate effectively with developers and stakeholders for quality product delivery.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar Tree Canada
10.2024 - Current
  • Lead daily operations, delegating tasks to optimize team productivity and efficiency
  • Mentor staff to enhance skills and achieve targets through motivational leadership
  • Collaborate with management to strategize and achieve sales and profit goals
  • Enforce policies and procedures to uphold operational standards
  • Organize schedules and workflows to meet business demands effectively
  • Train and supervise new hires, department managers, and shift leads
  • Assist in evaluating employee performance and implementing improvement initiatives

Senior Software QA Engineer

SmashTaps
, Sri Lanka
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: www.smashtaps.com.
  • Directed a 3-member team, defining and executing QA strategies.
  • Guaranteed adherence to standards, federal regulations, and customer specifications.
  • Engaged in various Agile meetings such as sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Performed multiple types of testing such as smoke, functional, integration, system, regression, and GUI.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive software test plans.
  • Partnered with development team to pinpoint, fix, and record issues for seamless product launches.
  • Oversaw documentation processes for requirements, test cases, and bug life cycles.
  • Adjusted to client demands for faster delivery times.
  • Managed mobile testing.
  • Produced test scripts for new automated software testing rounds.
  • Met project scope and delivery dates by planning optimal testing schedules.

Software QA Engineer

CAM Management Solutions
, Sri Lanka
05.2019 - 06.2022
  • Developed and executed comprehensive software test plans, cases, and scripts to ensure product quality.
  • Monitored bug resolution efforts and tracked successes.
  • Led both structured and impromptu product design assessments.
  • Validated alignment of testing and reviews with business needs.
  • Engaged in Agile sprint planning, grooming, and estimation sessions.
  • Enhanced the ongoing development process.
  • Monitored daily builds for any new features or changes that need additional testing coverage.
  • Worked closely with developers throughout the entire SDLC process to ensure quality standards are met.

Software QA Engineer

Ellipsis
, Sri Lanka
03.2018 - 04.2019
  • Evaluated software for user-reported issues.
  • Exhibited expertise in each phase of the bug life cycle.
  • Executed multiple testing types including smoke, functional, integration, system, retesting, regression, and GUI testing.
  • Conducted detailed assessments of software performance and functionality.
  • Participated in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
  • Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot issues during debugging phase.
  • Met project scope and delivery dates by planning optimal testing schedules.

Associate / Software QA Engineer

Q Technologic
, Sri Lanka
07.2015 - 01.2018
  • Generated thorough documentation addressing requirements and problems.
  • Collaborated with the development team to identify and resolve product suite issues.
  • Managed issue tracking, code fixes, and system deployments alongside the team.
  • Streamlined software release processes for optimal efficiency.
  • Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Monitored daily builds for any new features or changes that need additional testing coverage.

Education

Post Degree Diploma - Business Management - IT

Northern Lights College
FSJ, BC
12.2024

Foundation Level Agile Tester Certification

ISTQB
01-2022

Foundation Level Certified Tester Certification

ISTQB
01-2018

B.Sc. (Hons) - Information Technology

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
01.2013

Skills

  • SQA testing and methodologies
  • Test plans, cases, and processes
  • Test strategies and coverage
  • Quality Assurance Standards
  • Mobile and UI testing
  • Agile Methodology Expertise
  • Defect tracking and documentation
  • Performance, Load, & Stress testing
  • Attention to functional requirements
  • Regression and Negative testing
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong time management
  • Proficient in resolving challenges
  • Leading and managing teams
  • Test script creation
  • Automation testing
  • Software development life cycle
  • System testing
  • JIRA proficiency

Professional References

  • Sara Borcz, Former Store Manager, Dollar Tree, Canada, 250 793 7638, basicsmile19@gmail.com
  • Anumitha Thalgahagoda, QA Team Lead, GoSee, New Zealand, +64 22 388 2166, anu.thalgahagoda@gmail.com
  • Praveena Sarathchandra, Founder / CEO, SmashTaps Pvt. Ltd., +94 718 732 203, hello@smashtaps.com

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar Tree Canada
10.2024 - Current

Senior Software QA Engineer

SmashTaps
07.2021 - 12.2022

Software QA Engineer

CAM Management Solutions
05.2019 - 06.2022

Software QA Engineer

Ellipsis
03.2018 - 04.2019

Associate / Software QA Engineer

Q Technologic
07.2015 - 01.2018

Post Degree Diploma - Business Management - IT

Northern Lights College

Foundation Level Agile Tester Certification

ISTQB

Foundation Level Certified Tester Certification

ISTQB

B.Sc. (Hons) - Information Technology

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

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