Harshi Abeygunasekara

Software Engineer

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka6 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

3.5+ years in Software Validation and QA Engineering.
Expert in Python and automation frameworks.
Led validation for major clients like Google and Intel.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software Validation Engineer with expertise in EDA and automation technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Test AutomationSoftware Validation

Other Skills

JiraQuery LanguagesPythonShellTCLRegression TestingPerformance TestingAI ToolsCommunicationTime ManagementJavaScriptSkills TestingSoftware Testing Life Cycle (STLC)Product ValidationSoftware Quality

About

Results-driven Software Validation / QA Engineer with 3.5+ years of experience in test automation, regression testing, and performance validation, gained through work on complex EDA tools at Synopsys. Proven ability to design and execute scalable test frameworks, identify critical defects, and enhance product quality for large-scale systems. Strong expertise in automation using Python, Shell, and TCL, along with hands-on experience leveraging AI tools such as Cursor and GitHub Copilot to improve testing efficiency and accelerate debugging. Adept at integrating testing workflows, analyzing system behavior, and ensuring reliable software delivery. Currently seeking Software QA or Validation Engineer roles where I can apply my technical, analytical, and automation skills to build high-quality, scalable software solutions.

Experience

6 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Synopsys inc

Application Engineer

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka

JiraQuery Languages

Synopsys lanka (pvt) ltd

Verification Validation Engineer

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

Served as the PV (Product Validation) owner for VCS Scalene and Distributed Compile features, leading end-to-end validation activities and ensuring high-quality feature delivery for major customers including Google, Intel, AMD, Samsung, NVIDIA, and MediaTek with zero critical post-release issues. Designed and executed end-to-end test plans and regression suites for large-scale software systems, reducing manual testing effort and improving release confidence. Built and maintained Python/Shell-based automation frameworks integrated with CI pipelines, cutting test execution time and enabling faster feedback. Performed functional, regression, and performance testing on core features; analyzed test results, documented defects in JIRA and tracked them to closure with development teams to ensure that issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner. Developed and maintained test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Conducted root cause analysis for customer-reported issues, collaborating with development teams to verify fixes and prevent recurrence. Developed Python-based automation frameworks and utilized GenAI tools such as Cursor and GitHub Copilot to automate test case generation, regression setup, and validation workflows, significantly improving execution efficiency and reducing manual effort. Mentored junior engineers on test strategy, test case writing, and debugging practices. Accelerated defect detection and resolution through automation (Python, Shell, TCL) and AI-assisted debugging, enhancing software quality, reducing failures, and increasing release reliability.

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