I am an ISTQB certified Software Test Analyst with over 10 years of experience in testing client/server and web-based applications. I have a strong foundation in the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with hands-on expertise in manual and automation testing, API testing using Postman, and defect management with Jira and Quality Center. I have contributed across GUI, functional, regression, and integration testing and worked in Waterfall, V-Model, and Agile (Scrum) environments. I thrive on collaborating with developers, business analysts, production support teams, and application owners to translate requirements into thorough test plans and test cases, identify critical edge cases, and ensure compliance with industry standards such as 21 CFR Part 11. I’m a quick learner who performs well under pressure, delivers high-quality results, and supports teams to meet tight deadlines.

Mallika Sundarasamy

I am an ISTQB certified Software Test Analyst with over 10 years of experience in testing client/server and web-based applications. I have a strong foundation in the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with hands-on expertise in manual and automation testing, API testing using Postman, and defect management with Jira and Quality Center. I have contributed across GUI, functional, regression, and integration testing and worked in Waterfall, V-Model, and Agile (Scrum) environments. I thrive on collaborating with developers, business analysts, production support teams, and application owners to translate requirements into thorough test plans and test cases, identify critical edge cases, and ensure compliance with industry standards such as 21 CFR Part 11. I’m a quick learner who performs well under pressure, delivers high-quality results, and supports teams to meet tight deadlines.

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I am an ISTQB certified Software Test Analyst with over 10 years of experience in testing client/server and web-based applications. I have a strong foundation in the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with hands-on expertise in manual and automation testing, API testing using Postman, and defect management with Jira and Quality Center. I have contributed across GUI, functional, regression, and integration testing and worked in Waterfall, V-Model, and Agile (Scrum) environments.

I thrive on collaborating with developers, business analysts, production support teams, and application owners to translate requirements into thorough test plans and test cases, identify critical edge cases, and ensure compliance with industry standards such as 21 CFR Part 11. I’m a quick learner who performs well under pressure, delivers high-quality results, and supports teams to meet tight deadlines.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Software QA Engineer at IQVIA Ltd
April 1, 2022 - Present
Plan and execute validation activities as required by SOPs; perform both manual and automation testing of client/server and web applications; interpret URS and Functional Specifications; discuss and create test scenarios; perform regression testing when new features are implemented or defects are fixed; identify corner cases in coordination with the development team; log defects with severity and full details; verify defect fixes through regression testing; support the development team on defect resolution; ensure system compliance with 21 CFR Part 11; update methodology templates; conduct internal gate reviews; maintain module/project quality; escalate issues to stakeholders as needed.
IT Tester at Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Developed test plans, test scripts and executed them; manual testing of applications and backend testing; strong experience in Electronic Patient Record (ePR) and CAD system; prepared test environments and data; conducted system, integration, functional and non-functional testing across multiple iterations; monitored progress, logged defects, tracked through to closure; liaised with developers and business analysts to understand functionality and enhancements; communicated with clinical staff; reported test status to Lead/Manager; supported UAT and delivery excellence.
Software Test Analyst at FISC Ltd
March 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Developed test plans and test scripts; performed manual and backend testing; created and triaged defects in JIRA; prepared test environments and data; monitored testing progress within the SDLC; participated in regular project status and UAT meetings; produced test artifacts and supported test scripting and execution for functional and non-functional areas.
Systems Test Analyst at Leeds Building Society
March 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Developed test plans and scripts; manual testing and backend testing; created defects in JIRA; tested large-scale BI solutions with multiple source and target systems; prepared test environments and data; reviewed business and technical specifications for testability; supported business users during requirements definition and UAT; participated in peer reviews; monitored testing progress within the SDLC.
Test Analyst at Vinzenz Business Solutions Ltd
July 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Developed test plans and scripts; manual and automation testing; created defects in Quality Centre; enforced test development standards; participated in sprint planning & implementation, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews; logged defects and tracked to closure; supported delivery and release activities; attended project, release, and QA status meetings.
Test Engineer at Shapia Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
December 1, 2010 - December 1, 2011
Developed test plans and scripts; system/integration/functional testing across iterations; liaised with developers and business analysts to understand functionality enhancements and bug fixes; identified Sanity test cases and executed them as part of testers acceptance testing; detected defects using Bugzilla and reported to the development team; participated in status and UAT meetings; created test plans, scenarios and scripts for functional and non-functional testing; performed detailed manual testing and regression testing; communicated with developers to prioritize bug resolution.

Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at Anna University
August 1, 2008 - May 31, 2011
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Bharathiyar University
June 1, 2005 - May 31, 2008

Qualifications

ISTQB – ISEB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 1, 2011 - May 13, 2026
Microsoft Certified Professional - Web based Client Development
January 1, 2010 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

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