Buddhika Jayamanne Email & Phone Number

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

As a Senior Automation Consultant and People Lead at Planit Software Testing, I have consistently delivered high-quality testing solutions in highly complex environments. In my role as a Test Leader, I create comprehensive test strategies and plans at both the organizational and project levels. I am responsible for developing test objectives and organizational test policies while monitoring and controlling activities throughout the testing lifecycle. My duties also encompass estimation, scheduling, and budget management, where I identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency. I actively manage stakeholder relationships and oversee test environment management, ensuring the effective use of tools. Additionally, I oversee both onshore and offshore resources to ensure seamless collaboration and project execution.In my capacity as a Technical/Solution Architect, I build automation solutions and frameworks, manage release processes, and lead Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives to validate ideas in real-world scenarios. I also conduct training and upskilling sessions to equip teams with essential knowledge and skills.As a People Lead, I recognize employees' goals, objectives, strengths, and weaknesses, co-creating appropriate career plans to foster growth. I manage performance processes, mentor team members, and recruit resources to meet project demands effectively.I have collaborated with notable clients in the insurance, healthcare, payments, and banking sectors, utilizing Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies to deliver successful solutions.

Auckland, New Zealand

As part of my Test Leadership role, I develop test objectives, organizational test policies, test strategies, and test plans. I am responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling all testing activities and tasks. My role involves leading, guiding, and overseeing the analysis, design, implementation, and execution of test cases, procedures, and suites. I manage and mentor test teams, providing guidance and facilitating improvements in team processes. Additionally, I communicate testing progress, issues, and risks to relevant stakeholders, generate test and exit reports, and manage the test environment. I estimate test effort, including team size, skills, attitude, and schedules, while also allocating test resources to various projects and teams. Defect management and creating test schedules, including tasks, dependencies, and team assignments, are also key responsibilities.On the technical front, I build automation solutions and frameworks and manage the release process. I am involved in Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives to demonstrate the viability of solutions in real-world environments. Furthermore, I run training and upskilling sessions, as well as overseeing test case design and execution.In terms of People Management, I mentor team members, helping them grow in their careers, and I am also responsible for recruiting resources to ensure the team meets demands effectively.Throughout my career, I have worked with high-profile clients in transportation, airports, banking, fast food chains, photography, the energy industry, retail, and insurance, delivering both technical and non-technical solutions using Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies.

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Bachelor Of Software Engineering And Information Technology, Computer Software Engineering

Bachelor Of Business Management, Ecommerce