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Hi, I’m Shenell Silva, a QA Automation Engineer based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I specialize in automation testing, functional testing, API testing, and CI/CD integration. I’ve built automated test frameworks using Playwright and Postman to validate REST APIs and web applications across browsers, supporting Agile software delivery and faster release cycles. I enjoy collaborating with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to identify defects, verify fixes, and continuously improve software quality. With experience in backend services (Java/Spring Boot) and frontend components (Angular), I’m committed to reliable releases and scalable automation solutions that reduce manual testing effort and boost product confidence.…Hi, I’m Shenell Silva, a QA Automation Engineer based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I specialize in automation testing, functional testing, API testing, and CI/CD integration. I’ve built automated test frameworks using Playwright and Postman to validate REST APIs and web applications across browsers, supporting Agile software delivery and faster release cycles. I enjoy collaborating with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to identify defects, verify fixes, and continuously improve software quality. With experience in backend services (Java/Spring Boot) and frontend components (Angular), I’m committed to reliable releases and scalable automation solutions that reduce manual testing effort and boost product confidence.

Shenell Silva

QA Engineer, Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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Hi, I’m Shenell Silva, a QA Automation Engineer based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I specialize in automation testing, functional testing, API testing, and CI/CD integration. I’ve built automated test frameworks using Playwright and Postman to validate REST APIs and web applications across browsers, supporting Agile software delivery and faster release cycles. I enjoy collaborating with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to identify defects, verify fixes, and continuously improve software quality. With experience in backend services (Java/Spring Boot) and frontend components (Angular), I’m committed to reliable releases and scalable automation solutions that reduce manual testing effort and boost product confidence.…Hi, I’m Shenell Silva, a QA Automation Engineer based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I specialize in automation testing, functional testing, API testing, and CI/CD integration. I’ve built automated test frameworks using Playwright and Postman to validate REST APIs and web applications across browsers, supporting Agile software delivery and faster release cycles. I enjoy collaborating with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to identify defects, verify fixes, and continuously improve software quality. With experience in backend services (Java/Spring Boot) and frontend components (Angular), I’m committed to reliable releases and scalable automation solutions that reduce manual testing effort and boost product confidence.

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Hi, I’m Shenell Silva, a QA Automation Engineer based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I specialize in automation testing, functional testing, API testing, and CI/CD integration. I’ve built automated test frameworks using Playwright and Postman to validate REST APIs and web applications across browsers, supporting Agile software delivery and faster release cycles.

I enjoy collaborating with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to identify defects, verify fixes, and continuously improve software quality. With experience in backend services (Java/Spring Boot) and frontend components (Angular), I’m committed to reliable releases and scalable automation solutions that reduce manual testing effort and boost product confidence.

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Intermediate

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Javanese

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Work Experience

Automation Engineer at O2Space Business Solution

March 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Playwright for web application testing across multiple browsers. Designed and executed end-to-end, regression, and functional test cases to improve software quality and reduce manual testing effort. Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and faster release cycles. Collaborated with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to identify defects, validate fixes, and ensure application reliability.

Associate Quality Assurance Engineer at Agrithmics (Pvt) Ltd

August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Developed and executed manual test cases for web applications, ensuring functional accuracy and reducing production defects through structured testing cycles. Performed functional and unit testing to validate system requirements and improve early-stage defect detection. Collaborated with business analysts to clarify requirements, reducing requirement ambiguity and improving test case accuracy. Logged, tracked, and managed defects using issue tracking tools, improving defect visibility and resolution tracking across development cycles.

Software Engineer at Digital Micro Services

December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020

Developed backend services using Java and Spring Boot, supporting scalable application features and improving system performance. Designed and tested REST APIs, ensuring functional correctness, reliability, and integration readiness for frontend and third-party systems. Built Angular-based UI components, contributing to full-stack development and improving user interface responsiveness. Supported debugging, system validation, and integration testing activities, improving system stability and reducing post-deployment issues.

Associate Software Engineer at Synapsys Pvt Ltd

July 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019

Developed database-driven software solutions to support enterprise-level applications and business workflows. Performed system testing and maintenance activities, ensuring application stability and consistent performance. Contributed to enterprise banking system upgrades, supporting smooth migration and reducing system downtime risks. Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving production issues, improving system reliability and operational continuity.

Intern Web Developer at Mobitel Pvt Ltd

October 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019

Developed Spring MVC and Spring Boot applications, contributing to internal tools and web-based systems. Built monitoring tools for system and database health, improving visibility of system performance and uptime tracking. Assisted in integration testing and backend validation, supporting early defect detection and system reliability improvements. Supported cross-team development activities, gaining exposure to enterprise-level software engineering practices.