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Shehani Gunawardena

Shehani Gunawardena

Richmond Hill,ON

Summary

Ambitious Software Professional with track record of dependability and leadership. Knowledgeable in QA methodologies with proven history of reducing errors to increase quality. Proficient in preparing test cases, plans and scripts. Dedicated to analyzing and resolving defects. Highly enjoy leading and collaborating teams to deliver a high quality product. Enjoy maintaining good relationship with colleagues and clients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Analyst/Compliance Analyst

Affinity Global
2019.10 - Current
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Administered internal quality audits and assessed results to inform corrective action measures
  • Solid experience on automated and API testing with Selenium WebDriver, Postman, SoapUI, - Excellent knowledge on Oracle, SQL, Agile/Scrum - Programming knowledge on C#, Java, Python - Strong Leadership, analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills Proficient in functional, GUI, integration, regression, UAT, system, automated, and API testing
  • Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs
  • Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions

Senior QA Engineer

Virtusa
2012.02 - 2014.11
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
  • Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
  • Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
  • Demonstrated product and quality expertise in product inspections.
  • Participated in multi-disciplinary defect reviews to discern and address root causes.
  • Expanded risk management measures through spot-checking and increased randomization of inspections.
  • Produced reports on diagnostic outcomes, non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
  • Utilized knowledge of ISO 9000 standards to develop action plan for company certification.
  • Developed detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
  • Integrated diagnostic automation to accelerate and sharpen post-production testing.
  • Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
  • Plan and coordinate testing activities by estimating, prioritizing, planning, and coordinating
  • Identified and tracked defects with JIRA,HP QC and supported developers in resolving problems by completing additional tests.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
  • Developed traceability matrix to aid in investigating test coverage.
  • Developed training protocols in alignment with company quality standards and ISO 9000 regulations
  • Built strong rapport with team members, management and clients to facilitate efficiency and productivity

QA Engineer

Virtusa
2010.07 - 2012.02
  • Analyzed & reviewed business requirements documents & functional specifications documents and discussed with relevant parties
  • Implemented test plans and test cases based on requirements and client needs.
  • Implemented Objects, Data Driven, Keyword Driven, Hybrid automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Java, JUnit
  • Identified defects within early stages and reported and communicated with relevant parties
  • Expanded risk management measures through spot-checking and increased randomization of inspections.
  • Created SQL queries to verify data with data source.
  • Validated data on the system using UNIX commands.
  • Integrated diagnostic automation to accelerate and sharpen post-production testing
  • Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

University College of Dublin
2014

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems

University College of Dublin
2011

Skills

  • Soft Skills - Leadership, Critical thinking and problem solving, Teamwork and Collaboration, Professionalism , Oral and Written Communication, Working under pressure, Eagerness to learn new skills. Research and Planning
  • Tools - Selenium, Eclipse, Postman, Tableau, Microsoft Office, Jira, Soap UI, HP Quality Center
  • Database Management- Oracle SQL Developer, SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB,
  • Languages- C#, Java, Python, R, VB.net
  • Data visualizations, Data Mining, Identifying Business Problems, Data Analysis, Project Management

Accomplishments

    Virtusa PEP Awards Q4-2013:

    For recognition of engineering excellence to the contribution and Commitment for achieving delivery goals in the 4th quarter of year 2013.

Certification

Certification in Big Data Analytics - 2019


ISTQB Foundation Level – Certified Tester - 2015

Music, Books

Loves Pop and 90`s music,  Enjoys Fiction and Romance novels


Work Availability

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Quote

“I had the urge to examine my life in another culture and move beyond what I knew.”
Frances Mayes - Under the Tuscan Sun

Timeline

QA Analyst/Compliance Analyst

Affinity Global
2019.10 - Current

Senior QA Engineer

Virtusa
2012.02 - 2014.11

QA Engineer

Virtusa
2010.07 - 2012.02

Master of Science - Information Technology

University College of Dublin

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems

University College of Dublin

Certification in Big Data Analytics - 2019


ISTQB Foundation Level – Certified Tester - 2015

Shehani Gunawardena