Malaka Mahanama

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in the QA Analyst position at your company. With a strong background in software quality assurance and team leadership, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your organization's success.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a passion for excellence in software quality assurance. As a Project QA Lead and Certified Scrum Master with over six years of experience, I have acquired in depth knowledge of QA processes, SDLC, and testing methodologies. I excel in motivating and coaching teams, fostering a highly productive and value-driven environment through effective servant leadership and communication skills.

I take pride in my ability to identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues, ensuring risk mitigation and establishing robust quality assurance standards. I have successfully led two production releases utilized by 120+ global firms, demonstrating my strong leadership and ability to manage complex software release cycles. Additionally, I have managed and led UAT and QA processes for diverse teams, conducted thorough end-to-end testing, and coordinated with stakeholders for seamless production releases.

My expertise extends to integration, regression, smoke, sanity, exploratory, and black box testing methods, ensuring comprehensive software validation. I have created comprehensive test plans, strategies, scenarios, scripts, and procedures and effectively communicated defects to developers and business analysts. My experience includes utilizing bug-tracking systems, conducting bug triage meetings, and working with third-party development teams and external parties.

I am also adept at agile methodologies, mentoring team members, and facilitating important agile ceremonies. I am experienced in project estimation, test case management, defect management, and

creating progress reports and dashboards. Moreover, I have a strong background in mobile and web testing, payment gateway testing, and cross-browser compatibility testing.

I hold a degree in Software Engineering from Staffordshire University and have obtained certifications as a Scrum Master and Agile with Atlassian Jira. I am continuously eager to learn and stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements.

I am excited about the opportunity to join your team and contribute to the success of your projects. My detail-oriented and analytical nature, combined with my problem-solving skills, enables me to lead and inspire teams in surpassing organizational goals. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to discussing how my skills and experience align with your needs. Please find my resume attached for your review. I am available for an interview at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Malaka Mahanama

I bring over six years of experience as a Project QA Lead and Certified Scrum Master, demonstrating a strong background in software quality assurance and team leadership. My expertise spans QA processes, SDLC, and testing methodologies, and I excel in motivating and coaching teams to achieve exceptional results. I've successfully managed complex software release cycles, led UAT and QA processes, and conducted various testing methods, including integration, regression, and exploratory testing. With a degree in Software Engineering and certifications in Scrum Master and Agile, I am committed to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends. I look forward to discussing how I can contribute to your organization's success.

I hold a degree in Software Engineering from Staffordshire University, providing a strong foundation in software development and engineering principles. Additionally, I have obtained certifications as a Certified Scrum Master and Agile with Atlassian Jira, enhancing my expertise in project management and agile methodologies. My educational background equips me with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the field of software quality assurance and leadership.