Kesara Amaradasa
About Kesara Amaradasa
Kesara Amaradasa is a Test Analyst with a Master of Business Administration from Cardiff Metropolitan University. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and testing, having worked for various companies including the London Stock Exchange Group and Entain.
Work at Entain
Kesara Amaradasa has been employed at Entain as a Test Analyst since 2021. Based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, he has contributed to various testing initiatives within the organization. His role involves ensuring the quality of software products through rigorous testing processes. Amaradasa's experience in testing web and desktop applications supports his responsibilities at Entain, where he applies his knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
Previous Experience at London Stock Exchange Group
Prior to joining Entain, Kesara Amaradasa worked at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in multiple roles. He served as a Quality Assurance Analyst from 2015 to 2017 and later as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst and Scrum Master from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he gained experience in testing and quality assurance processes, contributing to the development of tier 1 trading and surveillance systems.
Education and Expertise
Kesara Amaradasa holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cardiff Metropolitan University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2015 to 2016. He also earned a Master of Information Systems (MIS) from University College Dublin, studying Information Technology from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he is pursuing a certification in Human Resources Management and Services at the Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (IPM). His educational background supports his extensive expertise in software testing and quality assurance.
Background in Quality Assurance
Kesara Amaradasa has a solid background in quality assurance, having worked in various capacities across different organizations. His experience includes roles as an Associate Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Millennium Information Technologies and as a Test Analyst at Tritium and Facet Consulting. He has developed strong skills in defect tracking and is proficient in using testing tools such as Selenium WebDriver and Squish. His involvement in Agile/Scrum methodologies enhances his ability to perform requirement analysis and test planning.
Skills and Specializations
Kesara Amaradasa possesses a range of skills relevant to software testing and quality assurance. He has extensive knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and defect life cycle. His expertise includes test planning, test scenario and test case designing, and test execution. Additionally, he demonstrates strong stakeholder engagement skills and effective communication abilities, allowing him to work independently or collaboratively within a team.