Smarika ThapaST
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Smarika Thapa

@smarikathapa

Quality-focused QA Engineer with 7.7 years of experience.

Nepal
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values quality assurance and offers opportunities for continuous learning and growth.

I am a quality-focused QA Engineer with 7.7 years of experience in software testing, including 5.7 years in automation testing. My expertise lies in designing and implementing automation frameworks, API automation, and performance testing. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable, and scalable applications through meticulous test planning and execution.

Throughout my career, I have worked in fast-paced agile environments, continuously improving testing practices. I have successfully created automated and manual test cases, performed various types of testing, and ensured comprehensive test coverage. My commitment to quality and attention to detail have consistently contributed to the reliability of the products I have worked on.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AE
Current

QA Engineer

Alaya (formerly Home Loan Experts)

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Designed and implemented a Selenium automation framework using Java, TestNG, and Page Object Model (POM) for UI and data-driven testing. Performed various types of testing including smoke, integration, functional, load, stress, security, acceptance, ad-hoc, performance, compatibility, and regression testing.

SL

QA Engineer

Seva Development PVT. LTD

Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Involved in daily meetings with clients regarding project requirement details and provided feedback on applications. Created test cases using Testramp tool and documented issues for developers.

TL

Database Tester

Technomax Solution Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2015 - Present (10 years 3 months)

Wrote and executed SQL queries using DDL and DML statements. Analyzed basic database structure and schema, and performed black box testing.

SL

Tester

Strag Solution Pvt. Ltd.

Aug 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)

Created and executed test cases for iOS mobile games using Xcode simulator. Validated and verified software issues using Trello for bug tracking.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

NU

Nepal College of Information Technology and Engineering (Pokhara University)

Masters in Computer Information System, Computer Information System

Completed a Master's degree focusing on advanced computer information systems. Gained in-depth knowledge and skills in various aspects of information technology.

CU

College of Information Technology and Engineering (Purbanchal University)

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application, Computer Application

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Application, building a strong foundation in computer science principles and practical application development.

IL

IT Training Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

Training Certificate, Quality Assurance

Completed a comprehensive Quality Assurance Training program. Developed expertise in various QA methodologies and testing practices.

IN

IT Academy Nepal

Training Certificate, Oracle 11g

Underwent basic Oracle 11g training, gaining foundational knowledge in database management and SQL.

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