I am a software tester with 8+ years of experience in manual and automation testing across fintech, healthcare, ecommerce, and enterprise applications. I thrive in Agile environments and have hands-on expertise with Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript), Selenium, API testing, and CI/CD integration. As a permanent resident of Canada, I am actively exploring opportunities to contribute to high-quality software releases. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior QA engineers, and improving automation coverage to boost regression efficiency and production stability.

Princia Edwin Vadlea

I am a software tester with 8+ years of experience in manual and automation testing across fintech, healthcare, ecommerce, and enterprise applications. I thrive in Agile environments and have hands-on expertise with Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript), Selenium, API testing, and CI/CD integration. As a permanent resident of Canada, I am actively exploring opportunities to contribute to high-quality software releases. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior QA engineers, and improving automation coverage to boost regression efficiency and production stability.

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I am a software tester with 8+ years of experience in manual and automation testing across fintech, healthcare, ecommerce, and enterprise applications. I thrive in Agile environments and have hands-on expertise with Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript), Selenium, API testing, and CI/CD integration.

As a permanent resident of Canada, I am actively exploring opportunities to contribute to high-quality software releases. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior QA engineers, and improving automation coverage to boost regression efficiency and production stability.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Director / Software Test Engineer at Omega-X Development and Learning Fulcrum Pvt. Ltd.
March 1, 2025 - Present
Leading QA strategy and implementation for InstaFood Order Application (Web & Mobile). Designed and executed manual and automated test suites using Playwright with TypeScript. Performed API testing for order management, payment, and user authentication services. Created test plans, test cases, and traceability matrices using Azure DevOps Test Plans. Conducted performance testing with Apache JMeter and WebLOAD. AI chatbot testing using Eval's tool. Used Copilot testing tools and Claude for creating automated test scripts and test data. Integrated automated regression tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git.
QA Tester at Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
July 1, 2023 - February 28, 2025
Tested healthcare web applications including PROMIS platform. Executed functional, regression, and exploratory testing. Created test plans, test cases, and traceability matrices using Azure DevOps Test Plans. Logged and tracked defects using JIRA; collaborated with cross-functional teams. Conducted functional, regression, exploratory, and UAT testing in Agile sprint cycles; participated in sprint planning, reviews, and UAT sessions.
Front Store Clerk / Customer Technical Support at Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc. (Pharmasave) & Canada Post
April 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Managed Canada Post parcel processing, shipping, and logistics operations. Assisted customers with shipping services, tracking requests, and technical queries related to Canada Post POS systems. Processed parcel acceptance, returns, and delivery services; maintained accurate transaction records and inventory. Collaborated with team to ensure efficient daily operations and timely parcel dispatch.
Assistant Manager (QA) at HDFC Securities
August 1, 2020 - February 28, 2023
Led end-to-end Quality Assurance initiatives for high-traffic fintech mobile and web applications including IPO, Payment Gateway, EDIS, Trading Modules, and Chatbot systems. Defined QA strategy, test planning, and test execution roadmap for mobile and web platforms. Managed complete test life cycle including requirement analysis, test case design, test data preparation, execution, defect management, root cause analysis, and production validation. Conducted API Testing using Postman; performed Performance and Load Testing using Apache JMeter. Ensured security, performance, and regulatory compliance in a high-risk financial environment. Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins & Git). Mentored junior QA engineers and produced QA dashboards and release readiness reports.
Sr. Software Tester at Alfa Labs (Client Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.)
June 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Defined and implemented a comprehensive QA strategy for mobile (Android/iOS) and web platforms. Managed the full test life cycle, including requirement analysis, test case design, test data preparation, execution, defect management, root cause analysis, and production validation. Implemented Mobile Automation Testing using Appium; API Testing with Postman; Performance/Load Testing with JMeter. Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins & Git); prepared QA dashboards and release readiness reports.
Jr. Software Tester at Smartrix Technologies
January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
Developed, maintained, and executed detailed test cases for traditional CRM applications. Conducted manual testing for various application functionalities and web application testing to ensure browser compatibility and responsiveness.

Education

B.E IT at St Francis Institute Of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Diploma in Computer Engineering at Pravin Patil Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
SSC at St Joseph School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

ISTQB Certification Professional Software Test Specialist (PSTS)
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
MS-CIT Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

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