Software Testing & Quality

Ishan Mehta

Software Tester

Exploratory testing, user journeys and reproducible defect reporting.

Jaipur, India

Fictional sample · Not a verified candidate record

Professional profile

Software Tester with an illustrative 11-year career focused on exploratory testing, user journeys and reproducible defect reporting. Brings together exploratory testing, test design and browser testing with practical delivery experience. Selected work below shows the problem, my contribution and the handover material rather than unsupported performance claims.

Professional experience

Jul 2022 - Present

Software Tester

Asterline Quality Engineering Studio

Responsible for scoped exploratory testing, user journeys and reproducible defect reporting work, coordinating the relevant reviewers and delivery partners.

  • Designed exploratory charters for retries, cancellations and partial state; supplied reproducible defect evidence.
  • Built a device-and-browser matrix and checked critical forms against realistic input lengths.
  • Maintained test scope and made unresolved questions visible before handover.
Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

Software Tester

Northmere Quality Engineering Studio

Built a scoped practice in exploratory testing, user journeys and reproducible defect reporting, with a defined review process.

  • Used exploratory testing and api validation on assigned work; recorded decisions so colleagues could understand the approach.
  • Prepared compatibility matrix and retest record and incorporated specialist feedback before closing the workstream.
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

Test Associate

Cedarfield Quality Engineering Studio

Built foundations through supported assignments, observation and practical feedback.

  • Assisted with test design and defect reporting, checking work with an experienced reviewer.
  • Kept organised work records and developed clear handover habits through supervised practice.
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Ishan MehtaSoftware Tester / Continued

Core capabilities

01Exploratory testing02Test design03Browser testing04API validation05Defect reporting06Risk analysis

Quality portfolios

01Test scope

Checkout exploration

The challenge

Happy-path tests missed interrupted payment journeys.

My contribution

Designed exploratory charters for retries, cancellations and partial state; supplied reproducible defect evidence.

Deliverable Journey map and defect notebook

02Defect evidence

Cross-device review

The challenge

Layout issues appeared only on smaller screens.

My contribution

Built a device-and-browser matrix and checked critical forms against realistic input lengths.

Deliverable Compatibility matrix and retest record

Education

2013 - 2015

Postgraduate Diploma in Software Quality

Asterbridge Institute of Professional Studies

Specialist study with a practice focus on exploratory testing and test design.

2009 - 2013

Bachelor of Technology / Science in the relevant discipline

Cedarhaven College of Applied Studies

Foundation study, practical assignments and supervised learning. Fictional institution and qualification record.

Continuing development

2024

Exploratory testing - advanced practice workshop

Scenario exercises and peer review in exploratory testing, user journeys and reproducible defect reporting.

2025

API validation - reflective practice seminar

Applied learning reviewed through a bounded example and a written reflection.

Practice notes

Work focus
Exploratory testing, user journeys and reproducible defect reporting
Evidence status
Illustrative work descriptions; no source artefacts attached
Contribution scope
Owned the stated workstream, not all team outcomes

Languages

English - professional working / Hindi - professional working