Nadeesha Karunanayaka - Test Engineer
Auckland,Whangarei
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive Test Engineer with over 6 years of experience in manual and automated testing across web,mobile and API. Skilled in improving QA processes using modern tools and frameworks, including Selenium, Playwright, and CI/CD pipelines. Passionate about leveraging AI technologies to enhance testing accuracy and speed. Known for a collaborative spirit, strong communication skills, and a continuous learning mindset.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Softwear QA Engineer I
Ineight
, Colombo , Sri Lanka
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Developed and executed test plans for software applications.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve defects.
- Conducted regression testing to ensure software reliability and performance.
- Created detailed documentation for testing processes and results.
- Participated in agile ceremonies to improve team workflows and communication.
- Utilized automated testing tools to enhance testing efficiency.
- Trained junior staff on QA methodologies and best practices.
- Reviewed requirements and specifications for accuracy before testing began.
- Conducted functional, regression, performance, integration and user acceptance testing.
- Participated in daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress on projects and tasks assigned.
- Worked closely with development teams to ensure quality assurance standards were met throughout the project life cycle.
- Created detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce identified issues.
- Collaborated with quality team members and leaders to monitor conformance to quality standards.
- Performed root cause analysis for detected faults and developed corrective actions.
- Analyzed quality metrics and data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
- Simulated software production environments to allow for enhanced testing.
- Produced basic test scripts for new automated software testing rounds.
QA ENGINEER
Point Grey Solutions, Colombo
, Colombo , Sri Lanka
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed test plans and cases for software applications.
- Executed manual and automated testing on various platforms.
- Conducted regression testing to ensure software stability.
- Documented test results and reported issues clearly.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams during project phases.
- Participated in code reviews to enhance software quality.
- Maintained testing environments and tools for efficiency.
- Conducted functional, regression, performance, integration and user acceptance testing.
- Participated in daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress on projects and tasks assigned.
- Identified and documented any defects found during the course of testing.
- Worked closely with development teams to ensure quality assurance standards were met throughout the project life cycle.
- Created detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce identified issues.
- Reviewed requirements specifications for completeness and accuracy prior to beginning the QA process.
- Analyzed test results from multiple platforms to ensure consistent behavior across all devices.
- Performed manual tests on web applications, mobile apps, and software products.
- Maintained system documentation including test plans and test cases according to industry best practices.
- Met project scope and delivery dates by planning optimal testing schedules.
- Simulated software production environments to allow for enhanced testing.
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
- Conducted training sessions on quality standards and procedures for new employees and team members.
- Analyzed quality metrics and data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Participated in product development meetings, providing input on quality considerations.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance.
- Led root cause analysis initiatives for product failures, significantly reducing defect rates.
- Reviewed customer feedback and complaints to identify quality issues and improvement opportunities.
Associate Quality Assurance Engineer
1Billion Technology
, Colombo , Sri Lanka
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Developed test plans to ensure software quality and functionality.
- Executed manual and automated tests for various applications.
- Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
- Maintained documentation of test cases and results systematically.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams for effective project delivery.
- Assisted in implementing quality assurance best practices across projects.
- Monitored production processes for compliance with established standards.
- Performed manual testing on software applications, hardware components, and systems.
- Created reports on the status of product development projects based on quality assurance data.
- Identified defects in products using test plans and documented results.
- Developed test plans for verification of requirements according to industry standards.
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
- Simulated software production environments to allow for enhanced testing.
TRAINEE SOFTWARE ENGINEER
IT Mind,
, Imbulgoda, Sri Lanka
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted in developing software applications using Java and Python programming languages.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions.
- Documented software processes and updates for future reference and team training.
- Supported testing phases by creating test cases and executing manual tests on software.
- Learned and applied Agile methodologies during project development cycles effectively.
- Contributed to team knowledge sharing sessions to enhance collective skills and expertise.
TRAINEE COMPUTER OPERATOR
Rantharu engineering works
, Mudungoda, Sri Lanka
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Documented daily activities and inventory levels accurately.
- Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
- Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information and develop personal skills.
- Provided support to existing staff on various tasks and duties.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Operated and monitored computer systems for efficient manufacturing processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
JAVA INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Colombo, Sri Lanka12-2017
Skills
- Test planning
- Automated testing
- Defect tracking
- Regression testing
- Root cause analysis
- Agile methodologies
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Performance testing
- Documentation skills
- Attention to detail
- Web testing
- Functional testing
- Non-functional testing
- End-to-end testing
- System testing
- Technical documentation
- Integration testing
- Test script creation
- Database testing
- User acceptance testing
- Mobile testing
- Bug tracking tools
- Smoke testing
- Cross-browser testing
- Manual testing
- API testing
- Java
- C# basics
- SQL
- JIRA, Azure DevOps, Trello Board
- Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Azure Storage
- SQL Server Management Studio
- Swagger
- APIM
- Selenium
- TestNG
Certification
Training course on Softwear
Quality Assurance using Test
Automation Frameworks - University Of
Colombo
Quality Assurance using Test
Automation Frameworks - University Of
Colombo
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Softwear QA Engineer I
Ineight
06.2022 - 09.2025
QA ENGINEER
Point Grey Solutions, Colombo
04.2021 - 12.2021
Associate Quality Assurance Engineer
1Billion Technology
08.2019 - 04.2021
TRAINEE SOFTWARE ENGINEER
IT Mind,
07.2017 - 04.2018
TRAINEE COMPUTER OPERATOR
Rantharu engineering works
01.2012 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
JAVA INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY