I am a resourceful, self-motivated QA professional with around 6 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. I have a strong track record across the full software development lifecycle, including designing, developing, and implementing test plans and test cases, as well as performing system integration and regression testing. I thrive in collaborative environments and am skilled at turning requirements into robust test artifacts and actionable insights. In my roles across banking, government, and technology services, I’ve built solid domain knowledge in finance and insurance, and I enjoy working with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality releases. I’m proficient with defect management tools like JIRA, and I’m comfortable with both manual and automation testing approaches, including behavior-driven development and end-to-end testing across diverse systems. I’m currently based in New Zealand and eager to contribute to quality outcomes in dynamic teams.

Rashmi Chauhan

I am a resourceful, self-motivated QA professional with around 6 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. I have a strong track record across the full software development lifecycle, including designing, developing, and implementing test plans and test cases, as well as performing system integration and regression testing. I thrive in collaborative environments and am skilled at turning requirements into robust test artifacts and actionable insights. In my roles across banking, government, and technology services, I’ve built solid domain knowledge in finance and insurance, and I enjoy working with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality releases. I’m proficient with defect management tools like JIRA, and I’m comfortable with both manual and automation testing approaches, including behavior-driven development and end-to-end testing across diverse systems. I’m currently based in New Zealand and eager to contribute to quality outcomes in dynamic teams.

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I am a resourceful, self-motivated QA professional with around 6 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. I have a strong track record across the full software development lifecycle, including designing, developing, and implementing test plans and test cases, as well as performing system integration and regression testing. I thrive in collaborative environments and am skilled at turning requirements into robust test artifacts and actionable insights.

In my roles across banking, government, and technology services, I’ve built solid domain knowledge in finance and insurance, and I enjoy working with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality releases. I’m proficient with defect management tools like JIRA, and I’m comfortable with both manual and automation testing approaches, including behavior-driven development and end-to-end testing across diverse systems. I’m currently based in New Zealand and eager to contribute to quality outcomes in dynamic teams.

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Work Experience

Intermediate Analyst Tester at FNZ Ltd.
September 1, 2023 - Present
Identifies and documents non-functional requirements, reviews business requirements to guide technical resources, supports defect management with root cause analysis, ensures acceptance criteria and correct BDD syntax for automation, and produces testing artefacts (Test Designs, Matrices, Test Cases, Procedures, Scripts). Performs structured, context-driven system integration and regression testing, conducts walkthroughs with clients, and uses JIRA for defect tracking and test case management.
Test Analyst at Ministry of Social Development (MSD)
July 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Creates test cases from functional and non-functional specs, establishes traceability to requirements, develops regression test packs, specifies environment and data needs, documents complex test scripts, maintains defect registers, reviews test results, and provides progress and risk reports.
Advisor Support Administrator at FoxPlan Ltd.
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021
Provided administrative and operativo support to directors and interns, managed diaries, coordinated client reviews, travel arrangements, and marketing support, contributing to smooth office operations and project coordination.
Bank Teller at Bank of Baroda New Zealand
May 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Handled branch transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and payments; supported sales by identifying customer needs and promoting offers, ensuring prompt and accurate service.
Assistant Store Manager at Kapai New Zealand, Thorndon, Wellington
July 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Assisted store operations with team coordination, customer service, sales support, and inventory management to ensure a positive shopping experience.
Business Development Lead at Wisitex Foundation, Pune, India
May 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Led business development activities, built partnerships, and supported fundraising and outreach initiatives to advance organizational goals.
Test Engineer at Easy Infometics, Nagpur, India
December 1, 2006 - May 1, 2008
Worked across the software development lifecycle as a tester; documented defects, designed and reviewed test cases, and liaised with the development team to refine test scenarios and deliver quality software.

Education

Diploma in Software Testing at Seed Infotech, Pune, India
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Postgraduate in Marketing & Finance at International Institute of Planning and Management, Mumbai, India
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Graduate in Computer Science Engineering at Ramdeobaba Kamla Nehru Engineering College, Nagpur, India
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

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