I am Kavitha Koventhan, a results-driven QA engineer with over 4 years in software quality assurance and more than 7 years in busy retail environments. I excel at identifying defects, building robust testing strategies, and collaborating across product, development, and operations to deliver high‑quality software and services. I am also pursuing project management credentials and enjoy leading teams to implement practical solutions that balance quality, speed, and business impact. Recently I earned AgilePM Foundation, APM Project Fundamentals Qualification, and CAPM certifications, which have sharpened my project management and leadership capabilities. My long-term goal is to become a Project Manager while continuing to apply my technical background to deliver tangible value to stakeholders.

Kavitha Koventhan

I am Kavitha Koventhan, a results-driven QA engineer with over 4 years in software quality assurance and more than 7 years in busy retail environments. I excel at identifying defects, building robust testing strategies, and collaborating across product, development, and operations to deliver high‑quality software and services. I am also pursuing project management credentials and enjoy leading teams to implement practical solutions that balance quality, speed, and business impact. Recently I earned AgilePM Foundation, APM Project Fundamentals Qualification, and CAPM certifications, which have sharpened my project management and leadership capabilities. My long-term goal is to become a Project Manager while continuing to apply my technical background to deliver tangible value to stakeholders.

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I am Kavitha Koventhan, a results-driven QA engineer with over 4 years in software quality assurance and more than 7 years in busy retail environments. I excel at identifying defects, building robust testing strategies, and collaborating across product, development, and operations to deliver high‑quality software and services. I am also pursuing project management credentials and enjoy leading teams to implement practical solutions that balance quality, speed, and business impact.

Recently I earned AgilePM Foundation, APM Project Fundamentals Qualification, and CAPM certifications, which have sharpened my project management and leadership capabilities. My long-term goal is to become a Project Manager while continuing to apply my technical background to deliver tangible value to stakeholders.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-worker (Customer Service) at IKEA Ltd, Milton Keynes
November 1, 2018 - Present
Checked out customers efficiently, handled cash and POS systems, performed cash counting and security monitoring, mentored new colleagues, promoted customer loyalty, and handled complaints while coordinating with supervisors to minimize losses.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Assette Software (Pvt) Ltd
February 1, 2012 - March 1, 2016
Instrumental in developing and delivering cloud-based client reporting solutions for the investment industry; automated and maintained Assette’s Web Applications; created and executed test strategies, plans, and test cases for every product release; acted as QA lead, coordinating with Product Management and Software Engineers; defined release cycles and performed data validation using SQL; led knowledge-sharing meetings and improved processes.
Career Break
May 1, 2016 - November 1, 2018
Took a career break (May 2016 – Nov 2018) to focus on family and CAPM exam preparation.

Education

MBA in Management of Technology at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology at University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2011

Qualifications

Prince2 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Agile PM Foundation
July 1, 2024 - December 12, 2025
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
March 1, 2024 - December 12, 2025
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
October 1, 2019 - December 12, 2025
MBA in Management of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services