Alsa Thomas

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About Alsa Thomas

Senior Test Engineer with over 7 years of experience in manual and automated testing, delivering high-quality solutions in finance, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors. Professionally qualified with Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). I hold a Master of Technology in VLSI and Embedded Systems and have consistently driven quality improvements and efficiency in software testing. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and quality advocacy. Skills & Tools: • Automation Tools : Selenium, Postman, Microsoft Visual studio. • Project Management Tools : Jira, Redmine, Azure DevOps, Testlink, Bugzilla, TestRail, Confluence. • Team Collaboration Tools : Microsoft Teams, Google Chats, Zoom. • Database Testing: PostgreSQL • Mobile Application Testing: Android & iOS, BrowserStack Summary of Skills and Experience: • Automated web testing using Selenium with C# and Java • Expertise in mobile (Android & iOS) and desktop application testing, improving app stability by 30%. • Improved database performance by 15% through PostgreSQL database testing. • Experience with test automation in CI/CD environments using Azure Pipelines, Selenium, and NUnit. • Conducted over 500 cross-browser tests via BrowserStack to ensure compatibility across major browsers. • Performed regression, integration, smoke, system, UAT, UI-UX, cross-browser, functional, non-functional, cross device, and End-to-End testing, ensuring robust software quality. • Created detailed Test Scenarios, Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Defect Reports, and Test Metrics, improving testing transparency and accountability. • Coordinated software releases to ensure readiness for deployment, leading to successful and timely releases. • Engaged effectively with stakeholders during Sprint refinement, Daily scrum, Retrospective, and Sprint planning meetings, enhancing team alignment and goal achievement. • Experienced in both Agile and STLC methodologies • Strong leadership in conducting training sessions and leading multiple projects simultaneously, meeting 95% of deadlines. Certifications & Awards : • ISTQB Foundation Level Certified. • 'Going Extra Mile' Award for exceptional bug finding at H&R Block. • 'Best Performer' Award. • Published research on “Multimodal Biometric Authentication for High Security System using Raspberry Pi” in IJIRSET. alsathomas93@gmail.com United Kingdom Visa Status : Right to Work in UK (No Sponsorship Required)