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Charith

Nottingham,UK

Summary

Dedicated professional with 2+ years of experience in software testing, known for maintaining high accuracy and efficiency under tight deadlines. Equipped with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Recently completed the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 certification and started pursuing a software testing automation course to support my transition back into the software testing field. Committed to continuous skill development and delivering quality results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Production Planner

WYC
Nottingham
02.2020 - 01.2025
  • Progressed from Progress Chaser to Laser Programmer and later to Production Planner within two years
  • Plan and manage weekly production schedules to maximise efficiency and minimise delays
  • Adjust schedules to meet changing customer requirements with flexibility
  • Monitor and resolve operational issues across various production stages, consistently meeting deadlines
  • Suggested and implemented process improvements for smoother operations
  • Reviewe Bill of Materials (BOMs) and communicate purchasing needs to the Purchasing Manager
  • Internalised all laser cutting tasks, improving cost-effectiveness and maintaining quality control
  • Successfully cleared a month-long backlog of lab orders, enabling proactive stock production

Analyst

WYC
Sri Lanka
08.2014 - 03.2017

Completed 25+ software testing and requirement-gathering projects on schedule with high-quality outcomes

Key Projects:

Core Banking System Testing (SCIENTER eFinancials)

  • Conducted manual testing on customer creation and fixed deposit modules of this web-based application
  • Designed and executed comprehensive test cases covering functional, integration, and UI testing
  • Evaluated software against industry standards and compliance requirements
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve over 100 issues, including 25 critical ones
  • Ensured bugs were fixed through confirmation testing
  • Maintained accurate documentation, including Test Cases, Bug Tracker, Issue Logs, and Status Update Reports


Mobile Application Testing (Mobitel mCash)

  • Conducted testing on a mobile money application across Android and iOS platforms
  • Developed detailed test scenarios and test cases covering functional and non-functional requirements
  • Executed comprehensive testing, including edge case analysis
  • Conducted usability testing and provided actionable feedback to enhance the user experience
  • Verified data accuracy for transactional processes through report evaluations
  • Identified and resolved 20+ bugs, including 5 high-risk issues, ensuring a seamless and secure user experience


Business Process Reengineering for Manufacturing Client

  • Streamlined the procurement process by identifying inefficiencies and proposing system enhancements
  • Documented AS-IS and TO-BE processes using Visio
  • Identified gaps and provided actionable recommendations for system improvements
  • Developed functional requirement specifications (FRS) and presented them to stakeholders
  • Conducted workshops to gather feedback and refine solutions

Education

Master of Business Administration - Global Supply Chain Management

Nottingham Trent University
01.2018 - 01.2019

BSc - Computer Science

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
08.2011 - 08.2014

Skills

  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • UAT
  • UI Testing
  • Data analysis
  • Java
  • MySQL
  • Selenium
  • MS Office Suite
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Multitasking

Websites

Certification

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0

Custom

Participated in IEEEXtreme Programming Competition (Java). Represented Nottinghamshire Chess League as a member of West Bridgford Chess Club. Awarded University and School Colours for academic and sports achievements.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Production Planner

WYC
02.2020 - 01.2025

Master of Business Administration - Global Supply Chain Management

Nottingham Trent University
01.2018 - 01.2019

Analyst

WYC
08.2014 - 03.2017

BSc - Computer Science

University of Colombo
08.2011 - 08.2014
Charith