Avinash Mathew

Senior QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience across web, mobile, and STB platforms in fast-paced Agile environments. Strong track record of architecting end-to-end automation frameworks covering 200+ automated test cases across 15+ functional modules using TestCafe, Selenium, and Appium, alongside robust API testing pipelines for high-profile clients including Virgin Media and Ubisoft.

Experienced in full QA ownership: from test strategy and design through to CI/CD integration and release sign-off. Actively using AI-powered tools including Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor IDE to accelerate test case generation, script development, and automation workflows. Seeking a Senior QA or SDET role where I can drive quality standards and mentor growing teams.

Senior QA Engineer at Axonista (2021-06 – Present)

Own end-to-end QA for flagship projects including Virgin Media Player, IFI Archive, and Video Elephant across mobile, web, and Set-Top-Box (STB) platforms.

• Defined and implemented a test automation strategy using TestCafe, reducing time by ~40% through reusable Page Object Models.
• Automated API testing in Postman (JS), validating CMS content feeds, dynamic endpoints, and third-party integrations.
• Maintained GitHub Actions continuous integration pipelines to automate end-to-end testing, reducing manual verification time and ensuring stable builds for every pull request.
• Integrated AI tools including Claude and ChatGPT into daily QA workflows to accelerate test script development, generate step definitions, and debug automation issues.
• Wrote and executed test cases in Zephyr covering regression, smoke, and exploratory scenarios, contributing to formal release sign-off on every sprint.
• Worked in Linux/Unix environments for server log analysis, configuration checks, and backend troubleshooting.
• Championed shift-left testing practices by engaging in requirement reviews and sprint refinement to catch defects early in the development cycle.
• Debugged frontend runtime errors and worked directly with developers to reproduce and resolve defects quickly.
• Logged and tracked defects in JIRA; monitored open defect trends and performed thorough regression testing.
• Maintained QA documentation in Confluence: test strategies, environment setups, known issues, and release notes.
• Drove cross-functional collaboration across development, product, and design teams through daily Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

QA Engineer at Ubisoft (2017-04 – 2019-02)

Designed and executed test strategies for the Ubisoft Store across web and mobile platforms.

• Automated cross-browser regression testing using Selenium WebDriver (Java), achieving consistent multi-platform coverage.
• Validated REST API request/response cycles in Postman, including JSON payload verification for backend integrations.
• Wrote SQL queries to configure test data and verify backend data integrity across end-to-end test scenarios.
• Tested Android mobile features with Appium, catching device-specific bugs before production releases.
• Collaborated in Agile sprints with developers, BAs, and scrum masters to define scope, prioritise testing, and align on release goals.
• Contributed across the full testing lifecycle: unit, integration, system, UAT, and performance testing.
• Presented sprint-end QA walkthroughs to product owners, providing full visibility of test coverage and outstanding risks.
• Performed root cause analysis on UAT defects, validated fixes, and ensured stability in production after each release.

Functional Tester at Vyomo (2015-07 – 2016-05)

Tested responsive e-commerce web and mobile applications across browsers and devices.

• Validated user onboarding, service selection, payment flows, and third-party integrations end-to-end.
• Conducted API testing with Postman, SoapUI, and Swagger — validating XML/JSON payloads and response codes.
• Logged and tracked defects in JIRA; collaborated with developers to investigate root causes and verify fixes.
• Participated in requirement reviews and sprint ceremonies, providing early QA feedback and effort estimates.
• Supported junior testers through onboarding and shared QA best practices to improve team test efficiency.

MSc in Information Systems Management – University of Galway (2019-09 – 2020-07)

BEng in Computer Science – R.G.P.V. (2011-09 – 2015-07)