Ashakiran Mushigeri
Chester
Summary
Detail-oriented Test Analyst with hands-on experience in manual testing, API testing, and SQL validation, gained across UK and Indian projects. Previously with Ernst & Young (EY) and a Northern Ireland–based SaaS company, working in Agile environments to support application quality and reliability. Currently transitioning into test automation, with assisted exposure to Selenium-based automation, while continuing to strengthen core QA fundamentals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Software Test Engineer
Yelo Ltd., Northern Ireland, UK
2022.08 - 2023.04
- Performed end-to-end manual testing (functional, regression, and usability) for SaaS web applications.
- Designed and executed test cases based on user stories and requirements, ensuring coverage of critical business flows.
- Conducted API testing using Postman, validating integration behaviour and response accuracy.
- Logged, tracked, and retested defects using JIRA, collaborating closely with developers.
- Assisted senior testers with Selenium-based regression scripts, supporting execution, basic script understanding, and result analysis under guidance.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Test Analyst
Ernst & Young (EY), Bangalore, India
2020.01 - 2022.02
- Designed and executed manual test cases for enterprise web applications.
- Performed SQL backend validation to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
- Raised and managed defects using JIRA, supporting timely resolution cycles.
- Worked within Agile Scrum teams, aligning testing activities with sprint goals.
- Supported test automation activities by assisting peers with script maintenance and test execution, gaining foundational exposure to Selenium automation.
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
Belgaum, India Skills
Manual Testing
- Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, UAT support
- Test scenario creation, test case design & execution
API Testing
- Postman, Swagger, Bruno
- Validating request/response payloads and status codes
Defect Management
- JIRA, ServiceNow
- Defect lifecycle management and retesting
Database Validation
- SQL queries for backend data verification
Automation (Learning & Assisted Exposure)
- Selenium (Java/Python) – learning and assisted test automation
- Understanding of locators, test flows, and automated execution
- Supporting automation scripts under guidance
Methodologies
- Agile, Scrum, Shift-Left Testing concepts
Certification
ISTQB® Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL)
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
- Testing Tools: Postman, Swagger, Bruno, JIRA, ServiceNow
- Automation: Selenium (assisted exposure), Python (basic), Java (basic)
- Databases: SQL
- Ways of Working: Agile, Scrum
Timeline
Software Test Engineer
Yelo Ltd., Northern Ireland, UK
2022.08 - 2023.04
Test Analyst
Ernst & Young (EY), Bangalore, India
2020.01 - 2022.02
Bachelor Of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)