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Layana Choyanveedu

@layanachoyanveedu

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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with expertise in automation testing.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role in a dynamic company that values quality and innovation, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration.

I am a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with over 9 years of experience specializing in manual and automation testing across various domains, including banking, e-wallets, mobile applications, and smart devices. My expertise lies in QA planning, SDLC audits, and API testing, utilizing tools such as Selenium, Appium, and Postman to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led QA efforts for numerous projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and enhance product quality. My hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and continuous integration practices has allowed me to drive quality delivery in fast-paced environments across the UAE and India. I am passionate about mentoring teams and fostering a culture of quality and excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Quality Assurance Officer

Emaratech Emirates Technology Solutions

Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)

Managed SDLC/STLC processes and conducted IT system audits using JIRA and Confluence. Partnered with cross-functional teams to enforce QA best practices and corrective actions, delivering QA conformance reports and scorecards.

Jira Confluence SDLC IT Audit Performance Improvement

Quality Assurance Officer

Emirates Technology Solutions

Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)

Managed SDLC/STLC processes and conducted IT system audits with JIRA & Confluence. Delivered QA conformance reports and scorecards, coaching performance improvement.

Confluence SDLC IT Audit Business Process Improvement Jira

Senior QA Engineer

Oasis Livestock

Aug 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Led QA efforts for iOS/Android apps including Zabehaty and Thahabi, and various payment gateways. Automated mobile/web testing using Selenium, Appium, and Katalon, and API performance with Postman, REST, and JMeter.

Selenium Appium Katalon Postman JMeter Rest Assured Jira Trello Git Android Studio Playwright

Senior QA Specialist

Katim (Digital 14)

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 (11 months)

Validated smart-device and secure app performance, including MDM smoke and integration testing. Managed OTA firmware and crypto-card provisioning, and conducted vulnerability and network testing.

Jira Zephyr Git ADB Smart Device Testing Security Testing

Senior Test Engineer

Atribs Metscon

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)

Tested GCC-RTGS & SWIFT payment HUB transactions, documenting issues via IBM Rational. Developed test cases for FIRCO upgrades and verified entries in FCUBS.

GCC RTGS Swift Functional Testing Non Functional Testing

Senior QA Specialist

Katim (Digital 14)

Sep 2020 - Mar 2021 (6 months)

Validated smart-device and secure app performance, including MDM smoke and integration testing. Managed OTA firmware and crypto-card provisioning, and conducted vulnerability and network testing.

Jira Zephyr Git ADB Smart Device Testing Security Testing

Software Test Engineer

Testhouse

Apr 2019 - Oct 2019 (6 months)

Spearheaded testing for Emirates Digital Wallet, Internet/Mobile Banking, cards, and ATMs with Finacle & T24. Conducted SIT, UAT, UI/UX, cross-browser, and mobile compatibility testing.

Finacle T24 Jira Redmine SIT UAT UI Testing Cross Browser Testing Mobile Testing

Quality Assurance Engineer

LG Soft India

Aug 2012 - Mar 2018 (5 years 7 months)

Tested LG smartphones, tablets, Smart watches, and WebOS TVs, performing UI/UX, exploratory, and automated testing via Java + Selenium. Managed bug tracking using HP QC/ALM and JIRA, collaborating closely with development teams.

Java Selenium Jira UI Testing Exploratory testing Automated Testing WebOS

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

NTTF Bangalore

Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering

2009 - 2012

Completed a Diploma in Computer Engineering, focusing on fundamental concepts and practical applications in the field. Gained foundational knowledge essential for a career in technology.

Institute Of Basic And Vocational Education Bengaluru

Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA), Computer Application

Pursued a Bachelor in Computer Application, enhancing knowledge in various aspects of computer science and its applications. Developed skills relevant to software development and IT.

Institute Of Basic And Vocational Education

Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA), Computer Application

Pursued a Bachelor in Computer Application, enhancing knowledge in computer science and its applications. Developed skills in programming, software development, and system management.