Namratha Gangadhara
Bristol,United Kingdom
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Test Engineer with over 2 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. Strong background in manual testing with a solid understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle, along with hands-on experience in automation testing. Skilled in creating and executing test plans and test cases using Azure DevOps within Agile environments. Focus on edge case testing, defect tracking, regression coverage, and traceability. Achieved over 95 percent test coverage across modules before release. Effective in working with product owners and developers to deliver high-quality software.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Integrated Discharge Service Coordinator
North Bristol NHS Trust
, United Kingdom
2024.08 - 2026.04
- Support patient journey from admission to discharge
- Work in wards with patients and families on discharge planning
- Attend daily board rounds and track patient progress
- Assign tasks and referrals to the right team members
- Update nurses and consultants after ward rounds on required actions
- Prompt prescriptions, transport, and discharge arrangements
- Update electronic patient records and review discharge criteria
- Coordinate with care homes and home care providers
- Work with admin team on complex discharge planning
- Maintain accurate records and follow policies
- Give clear handovers and escalate discharge delays
- Enter data and complete reports
- Provide service across 7 days
Senior Test Engineer
Test Yantra Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
, India
2021.06 - 2023.08
- Worked in Agile teams delivering quality software through structured STLC practices.
- Designed, wrote, executed, and maintained detailed test plans and test cases in Azure DevOps.
- Achieved and maintained over 95 percent test case coverage for all assigned modules before release.
- Validated PBIs and acceptance criteria with Product Owners before sprint execution.
- Performed functional, regression, smoke, and negative testing across multiple modules.
- Identified edge case scenarios that reduced production defects by 30 percent.
- Logged, tracked, and managed defects with detailed reproduction steps and evidence.
- Reported daily test metrics and progress to stakeholders during stand ups and reviews.
- Actively participated in sprint planning, retrospectives, and peer reviews.
- Maintained strict test evidence and traceability for audit and release readiness.
- Supported automation efforts for repetitive regression scenarios.
- Collaborated with Developers and stakeholders to ensure quality ownership across the team.
- Performed rigorous manual testing on a software application, identified and documented 200 defects, and improved overall product quality
- Assisted in the development of a QA training program, resulting in a 30% increase in team skill level
- Developed and executed a comprehensive set of test cases for a major software release, ensured a 99% defect free launch, and significantly improved customer satisfaction
Proof Reader
ExcelSoft Technologies Pvt Ltd
Mysore
2014.09 - 2015.09
- Reviewed and corrected technical and business documents for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
- Strengthened skills in attention to detail, standards adherence, and documentation quality.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Science
Skills
- Software Testing Life Cycle
- Test Case Design and Test Planning
- Azure DevOps for test management and defect tracking
- Manual Testing and Functional Testing
- Automation Testing using recognized frameworks
- Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Negative Testing
- Agile Scrum practices and ceremonies
- PBI validation and acceptance criteria review
- Defect lifecycle management with clear reproduction steps
- Test evidence and traceability maintenance
- Cross functional collaboration and peer reviews
Websites
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
JAVA,
SELENIUM
MANUAL TESTING
Timeline
Integrated Discharge Service Coordinator
North Bristol NHS Trust
2024.08 - 2026.04
Senior Test Engineer
Test Yantra Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
2021.06 - 2023.08
Proof Reader
ExcelSoft Technologies Pvt Ltd
2014.09 - 2015.09