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Chalakani Jayanga

@chalakanijayanga

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Experienced QA Engineer dedicated to high-quality software testing.

New Zealand

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, where I can leverage my testing expertise to contribute to high-quality software development.

With over 10 years of experience in software testing methodologies and automated testing tools, I am an analytical and detail-oriented professional committed to delivering high-quality software. My career has spanned across multicultural teams in Australia, New Zealand, the US, Sri Lanka, and India, where I have successfully collaborated to enhance software quality.

Currently, I am seeking full-time employment opportunities as a Senior QA Engineer. My expertise in automated testing, coupled with my dedication to excellence, positions me to make a significant impact in a new role. I have a proven track record of conducting root cause analysis, managing defect tracking, and streamlining processes to improve software quality.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Quality Assurance Test Analyst

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Job Net Limited

Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)

Conducted root cause analysis on identified defects, recommending process improvements to prevent future occurrences. Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints. Managed defect tracking through GitHub providing regular updates on bug status to stakeholders.

Agile Scrum GitHub Playwright JavaScript Root Cause Analysis Automated Testing

Lead - QA Automation

LB Finance PLC

Dec 2021 - Jul 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Supported agile development methodologies by participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives. Managed defect tracking using Jira and DevOps. Trained junior QA folks to maintain API test automation suite.

Agile Jira DevOps API Testing Mentoring Sprint Planning

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

LB Finance PLC

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)

Supported product manager and development team across phases of testing from planning to execution, troubleshooting and reporting within high-volume, agile environment. Streamlined the bug reporting process by creating clear documentation guidelines for accurate issue tracking.

Agile Test Planning Test Execution Troubleshooting Bug Reporting Documentation Software Testing

Senior Engineer-QA Automation

LB Finance PLC

Apr 2021 - Nov 2021 (7 months)

Prioritized test cases for regression test automation suite. Built API automated framework in RestAssured, Java with BDT. Enhanced root cause analysis to prevent future issues.

Regression Testing Rest Assured Java Root Cause Analysis

Software Quality Engineer

Pearson Lanka (Pvt) Limited

Jul 2016 - Oct 2019 (3 years 3 months)

Supported continuous integration using Jenkins. Completed compatibility testing with SauceLabs and mobile testing on Windows, Android and iOS devices. Maintained automation scripts in Selenium, Java and Cucumber.

Jenkins Sauce Labs Mobile Testing Selenium Java Cucumber API Testing SoapUI Postman Swagger

Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation

Q2Soft (Pvt) Limited

Aug 2015 - Jul 2016 (11 months)

Conducted extensive Pre-BVT testing and validation activities. Implemented automated testing solutions with TestComplete. Worked on Agile Scrum framework and well-organized sprints.

Validation Automated Testing TestComplete Agile Scrum Communication

Quality Assurance Engineer

Virtusa (Pvt) Limited

Dec 2011 - Jul 2014 (2 years 7 months)

Prepared test plans using HP Quality Center. Effectively communicated with development (Cognizant, India), and project management teams (US). Performed SoapUi service level testing.

Test Planning HP Quality Center Communication SoapUI IBM ClearQuest Jira

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Yoobee College of Creative Innovation

Master of Software Engineering, Software Engineering

Pursuing advanced studies in software engineering principles, including software design, development, and testing methodologies. Focusing on modern software development practices and project management.

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Information Technology

Acquired foundational knowledge in information technology, covering areas such as programming, database management, and network systems. Developed skills in problem-solving and system analysis.

University of Moratuwa

PG Diploma in Operational Research, Operational Research

Completed postgraduate studies focusing on quantitative methods and analytical techniques for decision-making. Gained expertise in optimizing complex systems and processes.