I am a ISTQB-certified software tester with over 8 years of experience in manual and automation testing across healthcare, insurance, and e-commerce sectors. I have led QA efforts, defined risk-based test strategies, and mentored junior testers to deliver high-quality releases. My work spans test planning, design, execution, and automation framework development, with a strong focus on API, UI, regression, and mobile testing. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and actively contribute to sprint planning, client demos, and knowledge transfer. I enjoy solving complex testing challenges, building robust test data management practices, and ensuring traceability from requirements to release sign-off.

Nivetha Duraisamy

I am a ISTQB-certified software tester with over 8 years of experience in manual and automation testing across healthcare, insurance, and e-commerce sectors. I have led QA efforts, defined risk-based test strategies, and mentored junior testers to deliver high-quality releases. My work spans test planning, design, execution, and automation framework development, with a strong focus on API, UI, regression, and mobile testing. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and actively contribute to sprint planning, client demos, and knowledge transfer. I enjoy solving complex testing challenges, building robust test data management practices, and ensuring traceability from requirements to release sign-off.

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I am a ISTQB-certified software tester with over 8 years of experience in manual and automation testing across healthcare, insurance, and e-commerce sectors. I have led QA efforts, defined risk-based test strategies, and mentored junior testers to deliver high-quality releases. My work spans test planning, design, execution, and automation framework development, with a strong focus on API, UI, regression, and mobile testing.

I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and actively contribute to sprint planning, client demos, and knowledge transfer. I enjoy solving complex testing challenges, building robust test data management practices, and ensuring traceability from requirements to release sign-off.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Tamil
Fluent
English
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Engineer at Movate
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Defined risk-based test strategies for Shikhar, built modular TestRail suites, and wrote/updated automated tests with active defect triage in JIRA. Validated APIs via Postman and conducted mobile app testing across Android and iOS. Authored complex SQL queries for data validation and supported data synchronization for dashboards; initiated Appium-based mobile automation (login and dashboard workflows). Contributed to SharePoint and Aruba testing efforts, including test planning, defect resolution, traceability in Confluence, API schema validations, and client-facing demos; served as Scrum Master to resolve blockers and maintain burndown.
Associate at Cognizant Technology Solutions
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Led test planning, strategy, design, execution, and defect management for CareFirst portal; developed detailed test plans, estimated resources and timelines, and implemented automated tests with Selenium WebDriver across browsers. Performed manual testing, tracked defects in HP ALM, and delivered status reports and Test Summary Reports. Executed Functional, Regression, Mobile, Cross-Browser, ETL, and API testing (SOAP UI, Postman). Designed OTAP environments, supported Waterfall and Agile, and ensured traceability between requirements and tests. Managed test data, led a team of five testers, and contributed to client demos and retrospectives.
Program Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Evaluated SOAR and PCE applications, executed test cases, and tracked defects in JIRA. Manually created test data to ensure comprehensive coverage and performed end-to-end testing across integrated systems. Developed test scenarios and cases, ensured timely defect resolution, and maintained traceability with BAs and developers; contributed to risk assessment and project quality.
Program Analyst Trainee at Cognizant Technology Solutions
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017
Trained in Selenium for automation; earned AHM-250 CCP and CCP Level 0 Software Testing certifications. Designed and executed test cases in HP ALM, validated system functionality and performance, and delivered a defect-free standalone module within the CareFirst application.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at Anna University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
AHM-250 Internal CCP and CCP Level 0 Software Testing CCP
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
HP ALM and Selenium knowledge and skill certification
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
Test strategizing, Test planning and Defect Management assessment
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services