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Shameera Thiwanka

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Highly skilled and ISTQB-certified QA tester with over 6 years of hands-on experience in conducting comprehensive quality assurance and quality control activities encompassing both manual and automated testing methodologies. Proficient in the full software testing lifecycle within agile environments, adept at crafting and executing meticulous test plans, test cases, and test processes. Demonstrated expertise in ensuring the delivery of top-notch software products by effectively identifying and rectifying defects throughout the development cycle. A dedicated professional with a proven track record of enhancing software reliability and performance through rigorous testing practices. Committed to delivering high-quality results and contributing to the success of projects through a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA/ Web Portal Administrator

CONTEXT UK - Techome Technologies
02.2017 - 04.2021
  • Achieved a 20% reduction in software defects by identifying critical issues during the testing phase, leading to improved product quality and increased client satisfaction
  • Successfully reduced the average time required for test case creation by 30% through the implementation of efficient testing strategies and automation tools, resulting in a more streamlined testing process
  • Received recognition from clients for maintaining a 95% adherence to project timelines, demonstrating the ability to deliver high-quality results within agreed-upon deadlines
  • Led the successful execution of a complex integration testing phase for a major project, ensuring seamless interoperability of multiple software components and earning accolades from both the development team and clients
  • Implemented a robust security testing framework that proactively identified potential vulnerabilities, resulting in a 50% decrease in security-related issues reported by end-users
  • Conducted a series of in-depth performance tests, improving the software's response time by 25% and enhancing its overall efficiency, positively impacting user experience
  • Facilitated the onboarding and training of three new team members, resulting in increased team productivity and an accelerated learning curve for newcomers
  • Presented testing progress and findings to the executive management team, effectively communicating complex technical information in a clear and concise manner, resulting in informed decision-making and enhanced cross-departmental collaboration
  • Received positive feedback from stakeholders for driving continuous improvement in the testing process, leading to a 15% reduction in post-release defects over the course of six months
  • Contributed to the successful launch of three major software products, ensuring that each release met the highest quality standards and customer expectations, resulting in increased market competitiveness and revenue growth for the organization

Major projects – Liferay Portal 7.3 GA6 migration testing, MatchMaker Integration testing, AuroraValidation security testing

Software Tester

CONTEXT UK - Techome Technologies
04.2015 - 02.2017
  • Reduced the average number of critical defects in web and mobile applications by 40% through improved testing procedures and rigorous regression testing, leading to more stable and reliable software releases
  • Developed and implemented an automated testing suite, resulting in a 30% reduction in testing time for web and mobile applications, allowing for faster feedback and accelerated development cycles
  • Received commendation from project stakeholders for consistently meeting or exceeding testing milestones, contributing to a 20% improvement in overall project delivery timelines
  • Led a load testing initiative that identified performance bottlenecks, leading to the optimization of web and mobile applications, and achieving a 25% increase in system responsiveness and user satisfaction
  • Implemented a standardized bug reporting and tracking process, resulting in a 50% decrease in the time taken to resolve reported issues, improving team efficiency and customer support
  • Successfully integrated testing activities within the agile development process, contributing to a 15% reduction in post-release defects and enhancing collaboration between development and testing teams
  • Mentored and trained junior testers on testing best practices and automation techniques, leading to a 30% improvement in the team's overall productivity and skillset
  • Played a key role in obtaining a high client satisfaction rating of 95% through comprehensive and timely testing, contributing to positive client feedback and increased repeat business
  • Introduced performance benchmarking metrics for web and mobile applications, achieving a 20% increase in application speed and stability over three major software releases
  • Presented test summary reports that were lauded by management for their clarity and actionable insights, leading to more informed decision-making and increased confidence in the software's quality among stakeholders

Major Project – MatchMaker 5.0 UAT testing, Project Sentinel testing, DeltaAssure performance testing


Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Business and Information System Architecture

Fanshawe College
London, ON

Bachelor's degree - information technology

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Skills

  • Testing Methodologies
  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Test Management Tools (eg, JIRA, Bugzilla)
  • Usability Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Selenium webdriver
  • Security Testing
  • Agile Environment
  • Mobile Application Testing
  • Test Planning
  • Bug Tracking and Defect Management
  • Test Case Design
  • CSS
  • HTML
  • LINUX
  • PostgreSQL
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft Office suite

Certification

ISTQB – CTFL Feb 2023 - Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

Timeline

QA/ Web Portal Administrator

CONTEXT UK - Techome Technologies
02.2017 - 04.2021

Software Tester

CONTEXT UK - Techome Technologies
04.2015 - 02.2017

Post Graduate Certificate - Business and Information System Architecture

Fanshawe College

Bachelor's degree - information technology

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Shameera Thiwanka