Hi, I’m Liya Chakma. I’ve spent nearly two decades guiding testing efforts across enterprise systems, from WMS and SAP to WCS and TMS. I’m ISTQB-certified and have led end-to-end testing programs, built QA governance, and delivered high-quality outcomes for telecom, healthcare, financial services, and aviation projects. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams and driving reliable software delivery in complex environments. I’m currently expanding my automation capabilities with Playwright and JavaScript/TypeScript, and I’m passionate about mentoring teams to build scalable testing strategies, improve coverage, and provide clear, timely results to stakeholders.

Liya Chakma

Hi, I’m Liya Chakma. I’ve spent nearly two decades guiding testing efforts across enterprise systems, from WMS and SAP to WCS and TMS. I’m ISTQB-certified and have led end-to-end testing programs, built QA governance, and delivered high-quality outcomes for telecom, healthcare, financial services, and aviation projects. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams and driving reliable software delivery in complex environments. I’m currently expanding my automation capabilities with Playwright and JavaScript/TypeScript, and I’m passionate about mentoring teams to build scalable testing strategies, improve coverage, and provide clear, timely results to stakeholders.

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Hi, I’m Liya Chakma. I’ve spent nearly two decades guiding testing efforts across enterprise systems, from WMS and SAP to WCS and TMS. I’m ISTQB-certified and have led end-to-end testing programs, built QA governance, and delivered high-quality outcomes for telecom, healthcare, financial services, and aviation projects. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams and driving reliable software delivery in complex environments.

I’m currently expanding my automation capabilities with Playwright and JavaScript/TypeScript, and I’m passionate about mentoring teams to build scalable testing strategies, improve coverage, and provide clear, timely results to stakeholders.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Test Lead / Manager at Jetstar
June 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Led all testing activities across the delivery life cycle to ensure high-quality outcomes. Directed testing for the Initial Launch of the Business Class Upgrade product and Onboard Internet services. Coordinated integration of a third-party bidding system with Jetstar's Navitaire-based reservation systems, Adyen payments, and the MDP reporting platform.
Test Lead at Sazep Pty Ltd
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Acted as test lead for GP Centre appointment booking web and mobile application integrated with MediRecords EHR. Led end-to-end testing including functional, integration, and UAT; collaborated with clinicians, business users, and developers to validate workflows; managed defect lifecycle and supported timely resolution.
Test Lead / Integration Testing Lead at DHL Supply Chain
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led testing activities for Project Oxygen, a complex multi-stakeholder integration project (SAP, TMS, WMS, WCS). Managed functional, end-to-end, and UAT testing with 20+ testers across multiple stakeholders; established defect triage and provided regular status updates to senior management.
Senior Software Test / Integration Engineer at Van derlande Industries Australia
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2023
Led testing for multiple warehouse automation projects in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment. Served as lead test engineer across geographically dispersed teams; prepared, executed, and maintained test environments and test cases; conducted smoke and regression testing during incremental releases; analyzed integration issues for process improvements; monitored test progress and collaborated with development teams throughout the SDLC.
Test Lead at Uecom m / Optus
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2017
Managed a team of 4 testers in an Agile environment; conducted gap analysis and planned testing for sprint cycles; created and maintained test plans and test cases; coordinated with business users and developers to validate workflows; facilitated UAT and sign-off; improved regression suites.
Senior Software Tester / Integration Engineer at Goldman Sachs Australia
October 1, 2006 - July 1, 2012
Delivered test artifacts and managed testing across front-end and back-end components; led test planning and execution; collaborated with developers and stakeholders; worked with Jira, Confluence, ALM, SoapUI, X-Ray, and other tools to ensure production readiness and integration quality.
Test Analyst at Computershare Pty Ltd
October 1, 2004 - October 1, 2006
Executed system testing, data updates, environment deployments, and second-level support across registry systems; developed and maintained test artifacts and supported UAT.
Test Manager at Jetstar
June 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Led testing activities across the delivery life cycle to ensure high-quality outcomes and successfully completed the initial launch of the Business Class Upgrade product as well as onboard Internet services. Coordinated a third-party bidding system integrated with Jetstar’s systems (existing reservation and Navitaire systems, Adyen payments, MDP for reporting).
Test Lead at Saze p Pty Ltd
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Led end-to-end testing across web and mobile platforms; designed and executed test plans covering functional, integration, and UAT; coordinated with business users and developers to validate workflows; managed defect lifecycle and UAT sign-off.
Test Manager at DHL Supply Chain
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led testing activities for Project Oxygen, a complex SAP/TMS/WMS/WCS integration initiative; managed 20+ testers across functional, end-to-end, and UAT testing; introduced structured test reporting, defect triage meetings, and UAT planning.
Test Lead at Ucomm / Optus
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2017
Managed a team of testers; conducted gap analyses and planned testing activities for sprint cycles; created and executed test cases; coordinated with developers to validate workflows in telecom projects; tracked progress and reported status to stakeholders.
Senior Software Test / Integration Engineer at Goldman Sachs Australia
October 1, 2006 - July 1, 2012
Delivered test artifacts and managed testing across multiple business areas; prepared and maintained test plans, executed testing cycles, and trained end users; coordinated with business and development teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Banking and Finance at Monash University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science) (Honours) at RM IT University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Graduate Certificate in Banking and Finance at Monash University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science) (Honours) at RM IT University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundational Software Testing
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 6 Programmer
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
DM 370: Data Integrator XI (ETL) by Business Objects
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
ISTQB Foundation Software Testing
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 6 Programmer
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
DM 370: Data Integrator XI (ETL) by Business Objects
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
ALM/QTP/Quality Center Training
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Healthcare, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

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