Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Key Skills And Tools
References
Disclaimer
Timeline
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Asini Chanmini Fernando

Asini Chanmini Fernando

Piliyandala

Summary

  • A highly adaptable and career-driven QA engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a solid foundation in manual and automated testing, API validation, and backend/database testing. Looking for a Senior Quality Engineer position where I can grow professionally, contribute to strategic testing initiatives, and play a key role in delivering high-quality software products that exceed customer expectations.
  • 3+ years of full lifecycle QA experience, from requirement analysis to production release
  • Strong foundation in manual testing, test automation, API testing, database testing, and Agile delivery
  • Currently leading regression and API test initiatives at Pearson Lanka Pvt Ltd
  • Consistently ranked top in defect tracking and issue resolution
  • Experience working with Salesforce CRM, Postman, Azure DevOps, MySQL, and automation frameworks in Java/C#
  • Proven ability to handle increasing responsibility and mentor junior team members

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Quality Engineer

Pearson Lanka Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - Current

Associate Software Quality Engineer

Pearson Lanka Pvt Ltd
07.2022 - 08.2023

Software Quality Engineering Intern

Pearson Lanka Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 07.2022

Business Operations Intern

Virtusa Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 10.2021

Education

MBA - Information Technology

University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka
01-2026

BSc (Hons) - Management Information Systems

University College Dublin
Ireland

Software Quality Assurance Professional Course -

SLIIT

Skills

  • Test Automation – C#
  • API Testing & Automation – Postman, REST APIs
  • Test Management – Azure DevOps, JIRA
  • Backend Testing – MySQL
  • Salesforce CRM Testing
  • Agile/Scrum Methodologies
  • Test Planning
  • Test Strategy
  • Test Reporting
  • Defect Triage
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Strong Communication
  • Leadership Potential

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL)
  • ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE; Specialist)
  • Participant – Sri Lanka Software Testing Board (SLSTB) Testing Cup 2025 held on 02.08.25. Results will be released after 2 weeks.

Accomplishments

  • Ranked 1st in QA team for highest number of defects logged and verified (Annual KPI)
  • Key contributor to successful integration of Pearson Online Classroom with third-party Salesforce systems
  • Consistently recognized for meeting tight release deadlines with zero critical escape defects

Key Skills And Tools

  • Test Automation – C#, Java, Selenium
  • API Testing & Automation – Postman, REST APIs
  • Test Management – Azure DevOps, JIRA
  • Backend Testing – MySQL
  • Salesforce CRM Testing
  • Agile/Scrum Methodologies
  • Test Planning, Strategy & Reporting
  • Defect Triage and Root Cause Analysis
  • Strong Communication & Leadership Potential

References

  • Ms. Chathurika Fernando, Associate Lead Software Quality Engineer, Pearson Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, chathurika.fernando@pearson.com, 0774189082
  • Ms. Bhagya Jayawickrama, Lead – Software Quality Engineering, Pearson Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, bhagya.jayawickrama@pearson.com, 0772547230

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

07.08.2025

Timeline

Software Quality Engineer

Pearson Lanka Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - Current

Associate Software Quality Engineer

Pearson Lanka Pvt Ltd
07.2022 - 08.2023

Software Quality Engineering Intern

Pearson Lanka Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 07.2022

Business Operations Intern

Virtusa Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 10.2021

MBA - Information Technology

University of Moratuwa

BSc (Hons) - Management Information Systems

University College Dublin

Software Quality Assurance Professional Course -

SLIIT
Asini Chanmini Fernando