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Shneha Paudyal

@shnehapaudyal

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Versatile QA professional with expertise in automation and data-driven testing.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, encourages innovation, and offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

I am a versatile and data-driven QA professional with over 5 years of experience in manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and SaaS platforms. My journey has taken me through leadership roles in startups and post-acquisition tech environments, where I have established scalable QA strategies and mentored cross-functional teams. With a Master’s in Data Science & Analytics, I combine technical depth with analytical thinking to drive continuous quality improvement.

Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented shift-left testing practices and advocated for quality ownership within development teams. My efforts have resulted in measurable improvements, including a 40% reduction in overall bug count and a significant drop in post-release hotfixes. I am adept in Agile environments and have hands-on expertise in tools such as Selenium, Appium, and JMeter, which I have utilized to enhance team efficiency and delivery confidence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

QA Tester

Firstscreen

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)

Focused on telecom-based app testing, validating data plans, billing, and connectivity across different carriers and mobile networks. Ensured the application's reliability and performance in various network conditions.

Data Plan Validation Connectivity Testing Performance Testing

QA Tester

Studydote

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Performed usability and regression testing for student/tutor dashboards. Validated responsiveness and data accuracy across browser and mobile views.

Usability Testing Regression Testing Responsiveness Testing Mobile Testing

QA Tester

Boxed PPC

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Conducted functional and compatibility testing for a web-based ad platform, focusing on carrier performance and mobile data responsiveness. Reported issues with detailed steps and ensured fix verification across devices.

Functional Testing Mobile Data Responsiveness

Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

SCSS Consulting

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Established full-scale QA processes in an early-stage SaaS startup, including test documentation, ticketing templates, and structured test workflows. Led and mentored QA Engineers, identified skills gaps, and developed a training framework that enhanced team capabilities and professional growth.

SaaS QA Processes Mentoring Agile

Senior Software Quality Analyst

Tekvortex Pvt. Ltd.

Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Oversaw end-to-end QA operations during VMware’s acquisition, covering testing strategy, documentation, and platform integration. Implemented automation for regression and end-to-end tests using Selenium with Python, achieving 70% coverage and reducing manual workload.

QA Testing Test Strategy Documentation Selenium Python JMeter Performance Testing Regression Testing End To End Testing

Quality Assurance Engineer

Smart Ideas Pvt. Ltd.

Feb 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Established the QA function in a high-paced startup, improving delivery consistency and increasing release stability. Performed manual and automated testing framework from scratch on Android platforms using Appium with Java and Page Object Model, reducing manual testing time by 10 hours.

Mobile Testing Android Appium Java Page Object Model Maven CI CD Quality Control A B Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Westminster

Master of Science, Data Science and Analytics

2023 - 2024

Activities and societies: Volunteered at the Festival of Play 2024, supporting event logistics and guest coordination.

Built a Python-based Data Quality Assessment Tool for the MSc thesis, automating missing value checks, duplication analysis, spell-check, and readability scoring. Earned Academic Process Mining Fundamentals certification from Celonis and attended BPM sessions at Green Templeton College, Oxford. Participated in Bright Network IEUK 2024 (Technology Stream), a virtual internship featuring KPMG, PwC,