Open to QA and test automation roles

Aagy Paulose

QA Engineer · Test Automation · Auckland, NZ

ISTQB-certified QA engineer with 4 years of experience testing airline, logistics, e-commerce, and enterprise applications. Delivering reliable releases through robust BDD automation, API verification, and deep functional testing.

4+years in QA
500+test cases written
100+defects tracked
25%faster defect resolution

About me

Careful, curious, and automation-minded. I care about whether software works reliably for the people using it.

I'm an ISTQB-certified QA engineer who has worked across the full software testing lifecycle (STLC): requirements analysis, test planning, execution, defect management, regression, UAT, and release readiness.

My toolkit spans Selenium, Playwright, API testing, SQL, and BDD frameworks. I collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and product owners to expand test coverage, surface risks early, and deliver rock-solid releases.

ISTQB CTFL Test Analyst Expert (Industry Connect) Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) AI Security Testing AI Prompt Engineering (DFF) Cloud & AI Bootcamp (Gold Tier) Certified Excel Specialist
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), India · 2015–2019 · CGPA: 8.34/10
  • ⚙Test automationC#, Java, and TypeScript BDD frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, NUnit, and Reqnroll.
  • ⛓End-to-end qualityComplex business workflows, third-party integrations, and UAT sign-offs.
  • ⇄API & data validationPostman, SoapUI, REST Assured, and SQL/SOLR integrity checks on live data.
  • ✎Defect & release trackingTransparent reporting and defect triage in JIRA that accelerates developer resolution.

Experience

From airline booking engines and European logistics at TCS to workflow automation in Auckland.

Test Analyst / Intern

MVP Studio, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Plan and execute functional, regression, and integration tests for a workflow-driven web application, validating business rules and conditional logic across interdependent components.
  • Built and maintain a BDD test automation framework using C#, Selenium WebDriver, NUnit, and Gherkin to expand regression coverage and support release confidence.
  • Validate API responses, JSON data accuracy, and error handling using Postman.
  • Partner with developers on application logic, contributing to a 25% reduction in defect resolution time.
  • Active participant in Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and defect triage.

Freelance QA Consultant

Independent Test Projects, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Performed manual functional, regression, and cross-browser testing for small-business web platforms and independent client projects.
  • Documented comprehensive test scenarios, logged reproducible defects, and provided verification reports for patch releases.

QA Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India
  • Authored and executed 500+ manual test cases across web, desktop, and API applications; maintained 500+ test cases to reflect changing business requirements.
  • Supported testing across 20+ Agile/Scrum sprints and 10+ end-to-end business workflows.
  • Logged, tracked, and verified 100+ defects in JIRA; high-visibility test reports lifted testing efficiency by 25%.
  • British Airways (Web & Cache Next Gen): Tested reservation and fare-search workflows, supported UAT, and validated PNR and fare integrity using SQL, SOLR queries, and SoapUI.
  • Iberia Airlines: Executed 70+ manual tests per day for ticketing workflows and validated payment gateway integrations to curb transaction failures.
  • B-Post (Belgian Postal Services): Performed functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing of postal and logistics workflows.

Associate Consultant

Kevnit Digital Solutions, India
  • Analysed client requirements and supported e-commerce website delivery across multiple client engagements.
  • Conducted functional, UI, and cross-browser regression testing, verifying fixes before client sign-off and handover.

Skills & expertise

The frameworks, toolsets, and testing practices I apply to software delivery.

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Testing

FunctionalRegressionIntegrationEnd-to-endSystemSmoke & SanityCross-browserUATRelease readiness
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Automation

Selenium WebDriverPlaywrightNUnitTestNGReqnroll / SpecFlowCucumberPage Object ModelBDD
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API & data

PostmanSoapUIREST AssuredRESTSOAPSQLJSONSOLR
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Languages

C#JavaJavaScriptTypeScript
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Tools & CI/CD

JenkinsGitGitHubJIRAConfluenceAWSMaven
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Methods

Agile / ScrumSTLCSDLCTDDBDDTest planningDefect management

Projects & achievements

Production-grade test automation suites and team recognition from my career.

C#

Mars Web Application

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) test automation framework built with C#, Selenium WebDriver, NUnit, and Reqnroll/SpecFlow.

Java

E-commerce Web Application

Modular test automation suite leveraging Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven, designed strictly around the Page Object Model (POM).

UI

TurnUp Portal Automation

End-to-end regression automation suite built in C# with Selenium WebDriver to validate critical user and administration paths.

MVP

MVP Studio Badges

Formally recognised with badges for excellence in team collaboration, test automation delivery, Agile participation, and QA execution efficiency.

TCS

TCS Awards & Appreciation

Recipient of the TCS On-the-Spot Team Award, Learning Achievement Award, and client appreciation for QA process optimization.

Let's talk quality

Hiring for QA or test automation? I'd love to hear about your product.

Get in touch

Email
paulose.aagy@gmail.com
Phone
+64 22 385 9419
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Profiles
GitHub  ·  LinkedIn