I am ISTQB-certified Quality Engineer with proven hands-on experience designing and implementing innovative automated testing strategies in Agile environments. I excel at building and maintaining robust automation frameworks, embedding quality at every stage of the SDLC, and driving the consistent delivery of high-quality software. I collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor peers, and leverage cutting-edge tools to elevate QA capabilities. I am a strong communicator with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering actionable insights through clear documentation and KPIs.

Umamageswari Arumugam

I am ISTQB-certified Quality Engineer with proven hands-on experience designing and implementing innovative automated testing strategies in Agile environments. I excel at building and maintaining robust automation frameworks, embedding quality at every stage of the SDLC, and driving the consistent delivery of high-quality software. I collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor peers, and leverage cutting-edge tools to elevate QA capabilities. I am a strong communicator with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering actionable insights through clear documentation and KPIs.

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I am ISTQB-certified Quality Engineer with proven hands-on experience designing and implementing innovative automated testing strategies in Agile environments.

I excel at building and maintaining robust automation frameworks, embedding quality at every stage of the SDLC, and driving the consistent delivery of high-quality software. I collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor peers, and leverage cutting-edge tools to elevate QA capabilities. I am a strong communicator with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering actionable insights through clear documentation and KPIs.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Test Analyst at NHS Scotland
November 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and implemented Selenium-based automated testing strategies for Child Health applications, embedding quality from requirements to release. Built and maintained automation frameworks in C#, driving scalable and efficient test practices. Executed cross-browser and integration testing across multiple environments. Managed defects and test cycles using Azure DevOps, ensuring traceability and transparency. Collaborated with engineers, product managers, and business users to deliver high-quality software. Provided regular, actionable feedback on test progress and quality metrics. Conducted risk-based testing and ensured compliance with NHS security standards.
Quality Assurance Engineer at Metix Medical
September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Developed and managed automated test suites using Cucumber (BDD) and Selenium. Authored Gherkin-style test scenarios and performed automated regression, system, and integration testing. Managed defects and test cycles using JIRA and TestRail, ensuring traceability and transparency. Applied Python for automation, data analysis, and test infrastructure tasks. Designed and tracked KPIs for defect management and quality reporting. Supported regulatory audits and compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971. Mentored teammates on automation best practices and tools.
Test Analyst at Wassist Ltd
April 1, 2012 - October 1, 2014
Created test plans and executed manual and automated testing for web applications. Conducted GUI, functional, and regression testing; logged defects using JIRA. Participated in Agile ceremonies and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Software Developer at Vispro Technologies
February 1, 2008 - April 1, 2009
Developed Java Swing-based healthcare applications, participating in the full SDLC. Worked with relational databases and contributed to enterprise-level solutions.
Quality Assurance Engineer at Metix Medical, UK
September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Developed and managed automated test suites using Cucumber (BDD) and Selenium. Authored Gherkin-style test scenarios and performed automated regression, system, and integration testing. Managed defects and test cycles using JIRA and TestRail, ensuring traceability and transparency. Applied Python for automation, data analysis, and test infrastructure tasks. Designed and tracked KPIs for defect management and quality reporting. Supported regulatory audits and compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971. Mentored teammates on automation best practices and tools.
Software Developer at Vispro Technologies, India
February 1, 2008 - April 1, 2009
Developed Java Swing-based healthcare applications, participating in the full SDLC. Worked with relational databases and contributed to enterprise-level solutions.

Education

B.Eng (Hons) Computer Science at S.A. Engineering College, Anna University, India
August 1, 2003 - April 1, 2007
B.Eng (Hons) Computer Science at S.A. Engineering College, Anna University, India
August 1, 2003 - April 1, 2007

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
ISO 13485 Trained Internal Auditor
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
ISO 14971 Trained – Risk Assessment for Medical Devices
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
ISO 13485 Trained Internal Auditor
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
ISO 14971 Trained – Risk Assessment for Medical Devices
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Government

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate