Sandhya Phuyal

Software QA Engineer

Software QA Engineer with expertise in automation testing using Cypress and Katalon, API testing with Postman and GraphQL, and performance testing with JMeter. Skilled in end-to-end testing, test strategy development, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to mentor teams and deliver high-quality software across diverse projects.

Sundarijal, Kathmandu
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Software QA Instructor
TechAxisLalitpur, Nepal
Sep 2026 — Present
  • Teach manual testing and automation, focusing on AI's impact in testing
  • Create course materials and hands-on exercises
  • Guide students in practical testing implementations
  • Ensure students grasp key testing methodologies and tools
Software QA Engineer
Cedargate TechnologiesKathmandu
Jul 2024 — Present
  • Develop automated test scripts using Katalon Studio with Groovy scripting
  • Implemented Data-Driven Testing and Behavior-Driven Development to improve test coverage
  • Automated regression and smoke tests to ensure consistent application performance
  • Participated in sprint planning aligning testing with development timelines
  • Integrated automated tests into TestOps using Git and Bitbucket
  • Conducted manual testing for critical scenarios to ensure comprehensive coverage
  • Mentored new team members transitioning from manual to automation testing
  • Implemented AI-driven solutions for automation maintenance and debugging
Associate Software QA Engineer
Varosa TechnologiesKathmandu
Feb 2024 — Jul 2024
  • Oversaw software development lifecycle to maintain high-quality standards
  • Monitored and analyzed bugs in JIRA to identify root causes
  • Developed detailed test plans covering all scenarios
  • Led QA process collaborating with testers and developers
  • Automated tests to enhance efficiency and ensure system quality
  • Led API testing using Postman and JavaScript
  • Used Cypress for end-to-end and load/stress testing
  • Mentored interns and maintained documentation in JIRA
Associate Software QA Engineer
ESR TechKathmandu
Feb 2023 — Mar 2024
  • Engaged in all phases of SDLC to meet QA standards
  • Monitored production bugs in JIRA and generated statistics
  • Developed comprehensive test plans and cases for manual and automated testing
  • Collaborated with developers and testers throughout QA process
  • Performed load and stress testing to ensure system resilience
  • Maintained automated test scripts for functional, regression, and API testing
Software QA Intern
ESR TechKathmandu
Nov 2023 — Feb 2024
  • Learned SDLC and QA roles
  • Monitored and analyzed production bugs in JIRA
  • Documented error events for analysis
  • Designed test plans and created test cases
  • Collaborated with team to manage QA process
  • Used JIRA, Postman, GraphQL, and JavaScript for API testing
Projects
Travel and Tourism Application – Jewel Trek

Led QA for a travel and tourism booking app, performing API testing with GraphQL and Postman, and Cypress automation for end-to-end testing. Conducted load and stress testing, manual testing across platforms, and maintained detailed test documentation and bug tracking with Jira.

Mass Mailing System

Led QA for a mass mailing system project, preparing test suites and cases, conducting manual and API testing with GraphQL and Postman, and performing load and stress testing with JMeter. Managed bug tracking and task prioritization using Jira to ensure smooth project execution.

Calilio

Oversaw QA for a global virtual phone number project, managing test cases, bug tracking, and sprint documentation using Jira and Confluence. Conducted manual, API, and automated testing with Cypress, GraphQL, Postman, and JMeter, ensuring robust UI, API, and end-to-end workflows across platforms.

Health Sector Applications

Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Katalon Studio with Groovy scripting for healthcare analytics applications. Implemented Data-Driven Testing and Behavior-Driven Development, automated regression and smoke tests, and integrated tests into TestOps using Git and Bitbucket. Conducted manual testing and contributed to sprint retrospectives to improve team performance.

Skills
Cypress Automation TestingKatalon Automation TestingData Driven TestingAPI Testing (Postman, GraphQL)Regression TestingSmoke TestingTest Management (Jira)Load and Performance Testing (JMeter)Groovy ScriptingVersion Control (Git, Bitbucket)Manual TestingTest Planning and DocumentationTeaching and Mentoring in Software QAAI Implementation (Cursor AI, GenAI) in Automation Testing
Education
Master of Business Administration
Manipal University
Jan 2025
Bachelors in Information Technology
KIST College of Information Technology
Nov, 2018 — Nov, 2023
Science Faculty +2
Kathmathu Institutue of Science and Technology
Mar 2016 — Feb 2018
SLC
Shree Adarsha Higher Secondary School
Jan 2001 — Dec 2016
Certifications
Quality Assurance
Deerwalk Training Center
2022
Katalon Certification
Katalon Academy
2025
Lamda Test Software QA Professional Certification
Lamda Test
2025
References available upon request.