Gayan Tharaka Abeyratne
Profile Summary
Senior SDET / Test Lead with 12+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, Test
Automation, and QA Leadership across enterprise-scale applications. Strong expertise in
manual testing, API/Webservices Testing, and Automation using Selenium and Java. Proven
track record in leading onshore/offshore teams, implementing automation frameworks,
driving CI/CD quality initiatives, and ensuring end-to-end test coverage across complex
system integrations.
Core Competencies
- SDLC, Test Strategy, Test Planning, and Test Leadership
- Team Management, Mentorship & Offshore Coordination
- Defect Management & RCA
- Agile/Scrum Practices & DevOps Collaboration
- API & Webservices Testing (SoapUI, Postman)
- Automation Testing (Selenium WebDriver, Java)
- CI/CD Integration (Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
- Version Control (GIT, Azure DevOps Repos)
- Performance Testing & Load Testing Support
Professional Experience
Approved Annotator/Tester – Outlier AI | Nov 2025 – To date
• Testing AI models with prompt engineering
• Issue tracking and validation
• Submit visual and audio responses (Audio and Video)
Crew Member – Mac Donalds Wesley Chapel FL | Jun 2025 – To date
• Working on Customer Service and order processing
• Regular Grill menu and food Product processing
Senior QA Lead / Sr. SDET – Virtusa (EAG empower)| April 2022 – April 2025
- Led manual and automation testing initiatives for enterprise-level web and mobile
applications including Microsoft Viva–based platforms.
- Conducted extensive API testing using Postman for service validation and integration.
- Designed and automated end-to-end regression test suites using Selenium WebDriver and
Java.
- Participated in architectural and requirements discussions; provided accurate test
estimation and defined comprehensive test strategies.
- Managed test cases, execution cycles, and defect workflows using Azure DevOps.
- Coordinated testing activities with offshore QA teams on a daily basis.
- Supported performance testing activities
- Provided continuous testing status updates during Agile ceremonies.
QA Lead – Virtusa (EAG ERP) | April 2020 – March 2022
- Led testing for Oracle ERP Cloud migrations covering Finance and Project modules.
- Developed integration test plans; validated complex ERP data flows using SQL and BI
Publisher reports.
- Performed API testing using Postman and SoapUI across multiple downstream systems.
- Reviewed and validated APIs and system behavior across SaaS cloud platforms.
- Worked closely with development teams to analyze requirements and identify integration
gaps.
QA Lead – Virtusa (EAG HCM) | May 2018 – March 2020
- Managed testing for Oracle HCM Cloud migrations.
- Executed integration and data validation tests using Azure Logic Apps and JSON-based
outputs.
- Reported defects, reviewed requirements, and collaborated with developers for quick
resolution.
Senior QA Engineer – Oracle Micros Restaurant | June 2014 – April 2018
- Conducted extensive testing of Micros POS systems, payment processing flows, device
interactions, and restaurant management systems.
- Performed payment gateway validations with multiple tenders and third-party
integrations.
- Managed POS environment setup, deployments, and test configuration.
- Executed UAT cycles by preparing detailed POS-focused test plans and scripts.
- Conducted integration testing, functional testing, and data verification using MS SQL
Server.
Senior QA Engineer – British Telecom ORPG | Jan 2014 – May 2014
- Created detailed test cases in HP Quality Center.
- Executed functional and regression tests for OpenReach customer portal.
- Supported user management and backend validation.
QA Engineer – Aetna Insurance | Jan 2011 – Dec 2013
- Tested integrated healthcare applications including EHR, ACAS, FHIR, and HMO systems.
- Performed regression, system, and integration testing across multiple applications.
- Conducted backend validation using SQL Server and mainframe environments.
QA Engineer – Citi Bank OLR | Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
- Tested Citi’s migration from COBOL to Java-based online rating system.
- Performed manual and data-driven testing including formula-based validation.
- Executed deployments and server tasks using Linux/Putty.
Technical Skills
Automation: Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG
API Tools: SoapUI, Postman, JMeter
CI/CD: Jenkins, Azure DevOps
Databases: MS SQL Server, Oracle
Test Management: JIRA, Azure DevOps, HP QC
Languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, JSON, XML, HTML, COBOL
Platforms: GitLab, Salesforce, Azure Logic Apps, Synapse Analytics
Education & Certifications
- B.Sc. in Information Technology, SLIIT (2009)
- Certificate in Software Test Automation, Imperial College (2015)
- Virtusa Certified GenAI Assisted Engineer (2025)
- Certified Chaos Engineering Practitioner – Gremlin (2024)
Languages
English, Sinhala
