I am a detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing across web and mobile platforms. I excel at planning and executing unit, smoke, regression, and performance tests using Selenium, Playwright, and Postman. I have a solid grasp of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies, with proven collaboration with developers to deliver high-quality software under tight deadlines. I communicate clearly and work well in fast-paced, collaborative teams.

DINELKA NETHMINI SERASINGHE P ATHIRANA

I am a detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing across web and mobile platforms. I excel at planning and executing unit, smoke, regression, and performance tests using Selenium, Playwright, and Postman. I have a solid grasp of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies, with proven collaboration with developers to deliver high-quality software under tight deadlines. I communicate clearly and work well in fast-paced, collaborative teams.

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I am a detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing across web and mobile platforms. I excel at planning and executing unit, smoke, regression, and performance tests using Selenium, Playwright, and Postman.
I have a solid grasp of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies, with proven collaboration with developers to deliver high-quality software under tight deadlines. I communicate clearly and work well in fast-paced, collaborative teams.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Customer Assistant at B&M
November 1, 2024 - Present
Maintained customer service standards and ensured customer satisfaction. Responded to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Handled customer complaints or queries, providing resolutions or escalating issues to management. Collaborated with team to resolve issues efficiently. Frequently used company systems (e.g., POS) – demonstrating comfort with digital tools and software.
Student Ambassador at University of West of England
February 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Developed and maintained strong relationships with faculty, staff, and students. Collaborated with faculty, staff, and students to create a comprehensive student ambassador program. Represented the university at events, open days, and outreach programs. Engaged with prospective students, providing insights about courses, student life, and campus facilities.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer Level 2 at Intervest Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Affiliated with Staysure Travel Holdings Limited, United Kingdom)
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Performed API testing and automation (Python) with Postman, validating functionality and performance. Verified documentation and supported research and document generation for Staysure and Petsure Insurance products. Collaborated in Scrum-based development teams, contributing to Agile delivery for multiple sprints in a cross-functional setting. Performed database testing using SQL and NoSQL to validate data integrity and ensure correct back-end functionalities. Utilized debugging tools and log analysis to investigate test failures and optimize system performance in Staysure’s project quote and policy creation flow testing. Developed and maintained test scripts using Selenium and Playwright (Java, JavaScript, TypeScript). Supported CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Pipelines, validating automated test runs and integrating test scripts with builds. Actively participated in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, contributing to continuous improvement in testing processes wi
Academic Tutor at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Delivered lectures and workshops on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), UI/UX Design, Software Engineering, and Project Management. Designed and evaluated assignments, coding exercises, and lab sessions, ensuring students gained real-world problem-solving skills. Assisted students in debugging and optimizing code, improving their problem-solving skills and logical thinking. Taught and developed course materials for modules such as Software Testing, Programming (Java, C++, C and Python) and Databases. Supported students in final year projects, including those related to testing, software quality, and automation.

Education

Master of Science: Information Technology (With Distinction) at University of the West of England, Bristol
September 1, 2024 - December 16, 2025
Bachelor of Science: Information Technology at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology University, Colombo
February 1, 2019 - December 16, 2025
Master of Science: Information Technology (with Distinction) at University of West England, Bristol
September 1, 2024 - December 16, 2025
Bachelor of Science: Information Technology at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology University, Colombo
February 1, 2019 - December 16, 2025

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Postman Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Agile Testing
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Software Testing Foundations: Continuous Testing & DevOps
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Dynamic Application Security Testing
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Bug Writing & Management
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Power BI Essentials
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Information Security Incident Handling
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Certification – LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Postman Essential Training – LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Agile Testing – LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Software Testing Foundations: Continuous Testing & DevOps - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Dynamic Application Security Testing - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Bug Writing & Management - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Power BI Essentials - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Information Security Incident Handling – Charles Sturt University
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics