Testing
Manual, functional, regression, smoke, exploratory, boundary and negative testing; test case design; defect reporting
Test Analyst · Quality Assurance
Curious about the details.
Committed to quality.
Shivani Solanki is a Test Analyst who combines hands-on software testing experience with a strong foundation in IT support and technical troubleshooting. She focuses on translating requirements into clear test coverage, investigating application behaviour across UI, APIs and databases, and communicating defects with evidence—helping teams identify risks early and make informed decisions about software quality.
Skill Set
Technical Skills
Automation
Selenium WebDriver, C#, NUnit, Page Object Model, BDD (Gherkin, Cucumber), Playwright
API and Database
Postman, Newman, REST APIs, SQL Server, MongoDB
Performance and Quality
JMeter, cross-browser testing, accessibility testing, security testing
Tools and Practices
Jira, Git, GitHub, Docker, Freshdesk, Agile/Scrum, SDLC
Soft Skills
Analytical Thinking
Break down requirements and technical issues to understand behaviour, risks and possible causes.
Attention to Detail
Review application behaviour and data carefully, documenting findings with clear supporting evidence.
Communication
Explain defects, investigation findings and resolutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-Solving
Use a structured troubleshooting approach to investigate issues and support practical resolutions.
Collaboration
Contribute within Agile/Scrum workflows and communicate testing findings to support team decisions.
Adaptability
Continue building testing knowledge across automation, API validation, databases and performance testing.
Projects
Project Experience
Noodle Financial Intelligence Platform
Test Analyst
MVP Studio
- Designed and executed 190+ test artefacts across BDD, UI, API, database and end-to-end testing.
- Executed 50+ API tests using Postman/Newman across authentication, stablecoins, currency detail, profile and watchlist modules.
- Validated MongoDB collections for correct records, logs and idempotency across 10+ end-to-end workflows.
- Developed Selenium WebDriver (C#, NUnit) automation using the Page Object Model, reaching 15 automated UI tests covering key regression workflows.
- Ran JMeter load tests with 50 concurrent users, reviewing response times and identifying a performance bottleneck.
- Performed cross-browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox), security (XSS, SQL injection) and accessibility (NVDA, keyboard navigation) testing.
Experience
Professional Experience
Test Analyst Internship
- Analyse business requirements and acceptance criteria to define test scenarios, edge cases and test data.
- Perform functional, regression, smoke, exploratory, negative and boundary testing across multiple modules.
- Conduct system and integration testing across UI, API and database layers to ensure consistent data flow and application behaviour.
- Validate REST APIs using Postman/Newman, including payloads, headers, status codes and error handling.
- Validate SQL Server and MongoDB data to confirm correct persistence, updates and activity log creation.
- Develop Selenium WebDriver (C#, NUnit) automation using the Page Object Model for critical UI workflows and regression checks.
- Write BDD scenarios in Gherkin, and log defects in Jira with severity, reproduction steps, expected vs actual results and evidence.
- Work in an Agile/Scrum team, using Docker for API test environments and Git/GitHub for version control.
IT Support Officer
- Provide Level 1 technical support across hardware, software, network and business applications, including Windows, Microsoft 365, Neto and MYOB.
- Investigate incidents by reproducing issues, identifying root causes and applying resolutions.
- Log, prioritise and track incidents in Freshdesk, and explain findings clearly to users and stakeholders.
- Supported the business’s online presence, including Google Ads campaigns and search engine optimisation (SEO).
Education
Education
Master of Information Technology (Business Enterprise)
University of South Australia | Jul 2019 – Jul 2021
Certifications
- Test Analyst, Industry Connect
- AI Skills Boost Certificate, Industry Connect
Beyond Work
Hobbies & Interests
Content creation
Meditation
Travelling