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Hi, I’m Hoshani Fernando from Auckland, New Zealand. I’m an energetic and ambitious QA professional with a Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and a foundation in software automation. I’m pursuing a full-time remote or hybrid role as a Quality Assurance Engineer or Software Test Analyst in a progressive SaaS organization.\n\nI enjoy contributing to agile delivery teams through functional testing and gradually expanding my automation strategy and execution. I thrive on collaborative problem solving, designing scalable test solutions with Robot Framework, Python, and Selenium, and mentoring teammates to raise overall product quality.
Skills
Language
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Sr. Software Test Engineer at Aviat Networks
July 1, 2023 - PresentActively contribute to agile ceremonies and coordinate cross-functional delivery. Own design and execution of manual and automated testing across web platforms, refining test specs, plans, and coverage reports using Robot Framework with Python and Selenium and TestLink. Review and modify software specifications and acceptance criteria to improve test thoroughness. Conduct design verification on Figma, perform acceptance testing and regression cycles to uphold release quality. Design, optimize, and maintain automation scripts for scalable coverage and minimal regression. Serve as primary contact for test progress, escalation, and domain knowledge sharing within the project team and management. Lead process improvements across test lifecycles, align QA deliverables with release goals. Log and triage usability, performance, and system defects, driving fast resolution and traceability. Participate in release planning and provide actionable insights. Mentor junior testers under Buddy Progra
Test Lead at DataTorque Ltd
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023Directed QA strategy for high-stakes government projects; owned testing deliverables across agile phases. Defined strategy, scenarios, traceability matrices, test data, and regression coverage based on business requirements. Analyzed technical, functional, and configuration specs; engaged with clients, consultants, and BAs to clarify requirements early. Estimated and allocated testing efforts using Azure DevOps, participating in scoping, planning, and pricing meetings to align resourcing. Triaged backlog items, UAT issues, and CX support tickets—streamlining workflows. Authored sample XML test data via VS Code to validate integration logic. Oversaw all UAT cycles, ensuring thorough planning and release preparedness; engaged in Change Control Board meetings to align test readiness. Reported burn-down metrics and sprint progress, proactively mitigating scope creep and test delays. Led deployment monitoring across environments, preventing blockers by coordinating closely with developers
Test Analyst at DataTorque Ltd
November 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Conducted thorough test analysis on business, technical, and configuration specifications to verify solution alignment. Managed full test cycle execution, including test planning, regression, smoke, and sanity testing across multiple releases. Documented manual tests and defect tracking via Azure DevOps, ensuring traceability and coverage integrity. Coordinated with developers and analysts for defect resolution and impact assessment during re-testing cycles. Identified bottlenecks, proposed improvements to QA leadership, and maintained strong alignment with sprint goals. Prioritized testing based on project timelines and risk impact, driving timely delivery and quality consistency. Supported cross-team coordination and participated actively in all scrum ceremonies.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer at EROAD Ltd
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022Embedded within an agile team to deliver QA across the entire SDLC and STLC lifecycle for SaaS applications. Performed manual testing including API, integration, regression, smoke, and acceptance using both FE and BE test environments. Authored and reviewed test strategies, conditions, and scripts; coordinated peer reviews for QA standardization. Tracked and triaged defects using IntelliJ, VS Code, and Git; engaged with team members for timely resolution. Managed CI/CD pipeline monitoring via Concourse, ensuring all feature builds were verified before deployment. Validated features across staging and pre-prod environments to guarantee production stability. Represented QA at engineering show-and-tell sessions, highlighting product reliability improvements and test coverage wins.
Business Process Analyst (Finance) at Unitec Institute of Technology
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019Conducted gap analysis on campus-wide business procedures through stakeholder engagement and workshops. Validated and updated existing process documentation to reflect real-world practices across financial workflows. Created new process maps and procedural guidelines to address inefficiencies and improve outcomes. Delivered strategic process improvement recommendations to the CFO, including risk-benefit analyses and implementation plans.
Business Process Analyst (Finance) at OCS Limited
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019Reviewed and updated SOP documentation, ensuring alignment with evolving departmental processes. Facilitated stakeholder workshops and process walkthroughs in collaboration with project teams. Created and signed off revised procedural content to support business continuity and compliance. Assisted project managers with solution verification and documentation finalization.
Usability/Accessibility Tester at Blind Foundation – Alexa Usability Study
August 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018Conducted over 50 user interviews with visually impaired participants to assess the usability of Amazon Alexa Skills. Documented user experiences and consolidated survey data into actionable design suggestions. Delivered insights and recommendations to stakeholders to improve accessibility and interaction design.
Career Break
November 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021Career Break at Self-Employed / Career Break
November 1, 2019 - September 30, 2021Engaged in gap analysis on campus-wide business procedures through stakeholder engagement and workshops. Validated and updated process documentation, created new process maps and guidelines, and delivered strategic process improvement recommendations to senior leadership.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (Level 7) at Unitec Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Higher National Diploma in Business (Specialized in Management-Level 5 and 6) at Pearson UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (Level 7) at Unitec Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Higher National Diploma in Business (Specialized in Management-Level 5 and 6) at Pearson UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Qualifications
ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL)
September 1, 2022 - December 7, 2025ITIL 4 Foundation
February 1, 2021 - December 7, 2025Certificate of Completion – LinkedIn: Software Testing Foundations
October 1, 2021 - December 7, 2025Udemy: Learn Generative AI & AI Agents in Software Testing
March 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025Udemy: Robot Framework with Python- Selenium/API Automation Testing
January 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025ICITB (Sri Lanka): Certificate of Test Automation (Java, Maven, TestNG, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin, JMeter)
July 1, 2023 - December 7, 2025UiPath Academy
September 1, 2020 - December 7, 2025Learn Generative AI & AI Agents in Software Testing
March 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025Robot Framework with Python- Selenium/API Automation Testing
January 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025The Practical BPMN 2.0 Master Class
October 1, 2024 - December 7, 2025Certificate of Test Automation (Java, Maven, TestNG, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin, JMeter)
July 1, 2023 - December 7, 2025Certified Tester ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL)
September 1, 2022 - December 7, 2025LinkedIn Learning Certifications: Software Testing Foundations
October 1, 2021 - December 7, 2025ITIL4 Foundation
February 1, 2021 - December 7, 2025UiPath Academy Certification
September 1, 2020 - December 7, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services
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