Sayali Mali
Agile QA Analyst | QA Lead | Automation Test Engineer
Detail-oriented QA Analyst skilled in Manual & Automation testing, API testing (REST & SOAP). I ensure software quality by designing efficient test strategies, reducing defects, and improving system reliability.
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7
Years of experience
Sayali Mali
About Me
I am a results-driven QA Engineer with over 6 years of experience in manual testing across domains such as banking, aviation, and marketing. I have working knowledge of automation tools like Selenium and Playwright, along with hands-on experience in API testing using Postman and SoapUI.
I specialize in end-to-end test lifecycle management and have worked in Agile environments, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality web applications. My focus is on ensuring software reliability, data accuracy, and a seamless user experience through effective testing strategies and continuous improvement.
My expert
areas
Quality Assurance Specialist experienced in manual, ETL, end-to-end, and API testing. Skilled in Automation Frameworks, QA/ DevOps tools, Databases, and Programming. Experienced in leading teams, supporting UAT, collaborating with stakeholders, and troubleshooting issues in Agile releases.
Skills
Automation Testing (Selenium, Playwright)
API testing (REST & SOAP), ETL
Programming (Java, Python, TypeScript)
CI/CD & DevOps Tools (Jenkins, Git)
Database & SQL Testing, Salesforce
Agile & Test Management (JIRA, HP ALM, Confluence)
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7
Years of Experience -
2000
Test Cases Managed -
250
Automation Scripts -
800
Defects Resolved
Education
Post Graduation – IT Solutions
Humber College Institute of Technology
Toronto, Canada
September 2019 – May 2021
Bachelors of Engineering (Computer)
Pune University
India
July 2013 – May 2017
Experience
Exp 3
Kasnet Pvt. Ltd.
Software Engineer
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Designed and executed 600+ manual test cases to improve test coverage.
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Performed regression testing and reviewed test scripts for accuracy.
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Logged, tracked, and resolved defects using JIRA & BugZilla.
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Participated in Agile sprint planning, grooming, and estimation.
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Improved testing efficiency and reduced post-release defects.
Exp 2
Humber College (Client: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)
Research Assistant
- Conducted functional, integration, and user acceptance testing across multiple systems.
- Developed and tested React UI components with API integration.
- Performed database testing and Azure query validation.
- Identified system defects and improved application performance.
- Ensured end-to-end workflow validation and reduced production defects.
Exp 1
CIBC – Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Test Coordinator
- Led QA testing for various enterprise applications, improving defect resolution timelines.
- Maintained and enhanced 120+ automation test scripts, reducing manual testing effort.
- Performed functional and regression testing on legacy systems and validated ETL data flows.
- Managed end-to-end test lifecycle using JIRA and HP ALM for 1000+ test cases.
- Generated reports and communicated testing progress with stakeholders.
Projects
Automated Maintenance Data Processing
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (via Humber College)
QA Analyst / Data Processing Contributor
Skills Used
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Python
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NLP (Natural Language Processing)
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Data Processing & Analysis
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Automation Techniques
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Data Validation
Key Roles
- Processed and analyzed 10,000+ maintenance log records using Python.
- Applied NLP techniques for text classification and prediction of aircraft particle codes.
- Developed domain-specific tokenization for handling technical aviation data.
- Built a system to map technician inputs to standardized aircraft codes.
- Reduced manual effort and improved data accuracy significantly.
