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Nixsala Nadesan

@nixsalanadesan

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Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer with expertise in automation testing.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my QA expertise to drive quality in software development while contributing to a dynamic team environment.

I am a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience in leading QA automation strategies for large-scale enterprise applications. My journey in software quality assurance has equipped me with a robust skill set, including implementing CI/CD testing pipelines and conducting thorough API and UI testing using tools like Postman, Cypress, and Selenium.

In addition to my technical expertise, I am passionate about education and currently serve as a Visiting Lecturer at Jaffna BCAS Campus, where I instruct students in Software Development, Machine Learning, and Data Analysis. My commitment to enhancing software quality is complemented by my ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

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Zone 24x7

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years)

Leads QA automation strategies for enterprise applications, implements CI/CD testing pipelines, conducts API and UI testing, and enhances application security through testing.

QA Automation CI CD API Testing Selenium Cypress Agile Robot Framework

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Visiting Lecturer

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Jaffna BCAS Campus

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Instructs students in Software Development, Machine Learning, and Data Analysis. Designs hands-on projects to enhance learning and application of theoretical concepts.

Teaching Curriculum Development Software Development Machine Learning Data Analysis

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Soul Studio

Jan 2021 - Apr 2024 (3 years 3 months)

Led quality assurance for web and mobile applications, developed comprehensive test strategies and automated test scripts for smooth releases.

Web Applications Mobile Application Test Strategy Automated Testing Quality Assurance

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Fintechnology Asia Pacific Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)

Designed and executed automated and manual test cases for fintech applications, developed automation scripts, and improved SDLC with testing best practices.

Automated Testing Manual Testing Fintech SDLC

Software QA Engineer

Allion Technologies (Pvt) Ltd

Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Conducted UI, functional, and regression testing for mobile and web applications, managed defects and documentation using Jira and Confluence.

UI Testing Functional Testing Regression Testing Jira Confluence

QA Engineer

University of Jaffna

Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Performed performance testing and software quality assurance tasks, documented and reported software defects to developers for resolution.

Performance Testing Software Quality Assurance Documentation

Associate Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Virtusa (Pvt) Ltd

Dec 2020 - Aug 2021 (8 months)

Executed test cases, reported defects, and collaborated on process improvements within the QA team.

Process Improvement Quality Assurance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Kelaniya

Master of Science, Information Technology

Grade: First Class

Completed a Master of Science in Information Technology with First Class honors, focusing on advanced IT concepts and applications.

Southampton Solent University

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Software Engineering

Grade: Second Class Upper

Earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Engineering with Second Class Upper division, emphasizing software development and engineering principles.