Curious about the details. Committed to quality.
I'm Shivani Solanki, a Test Analyst who enjoys looking beyond the obvious to understand how software really works. With a background in IT support and hands-on experience in software testing, I bring a practical mindset, attention to detail and a curiosity for exploring what happens when things don't go as expected. I believe good testing goes beyond finding defects — it's about asking the right questions, challenging assumptions and helping create more reliable experiences for users.
Tools and testing techniques.
Practical skills I use across different areas of software quality assurance.
UI Testing & Automation
Selenium WebDriver, C#, NUnit, Page Object Model, cross-browser testing and foundational Playwright.
API Testing
Postman, Newman, REST API validation and response verification.
Database Testing
SQL Server, MongoDB and data validation.
Performance Testing
JMeter, load testing and response-time analysis.
Test Design & Quality
Test scenarios, BDD with Gherkin, UAT, regression testing and defect reporting.
Additional Tools & Practices
Jira, Git, GitHub, Docker, Agile/Scrum, accessibility testing and basic security testing.
A thoughtful approach to quality.
Analytical Thinking
Looking for patterns, edge cases and unexpected behaviour rather than stopping at the obvious.
Clear Communication
Explaining findings in a structured way so others can understand and act on them.
Attention to Detail
Checking assumptions and validating results carefully.
Curiosity & Learning
Exploring new approaches and continuously developing my testing skills.
Experience.
A combination of software testing practice and hands-on IT support.
Test Analyst Intern
MVP Studio
Developing practical testing experience through test design, UI and API validation, database checks, automation and defect investigation.
IT Support Officer
Independent Living and Mobility Equipment
Supporting day-to-day IT operations, troubleshooting technical issues and helping users work effectively with business systems and applications.
Putting testing into practice.
Explore testing activities across UI, APIs, databases and automation.
Noodle Financial Intelligence Platform
Testing a web application involving React, REST APIs, .NET services, SQL Server and MongoDB. Work includes test design, UI and API validation, database checks and performance testing.
View projects ↗Building my knowledge.
Master of Information Technology
Business Enterprise · University of South Australia
July 2019 – July 2021
Professional Development
Test Analyst training through Industry Connect and AI Skills Boost learning.
Life outside the screen.
A few things that keep me inspired, grounded and open to new perspectives.
Content Creation
Exploring ideas and expressing creativity through content.
Meditation
Making space for mindfulness and reflection.
Travelling
Discovering new places, experiences and perspectives.
Thoughts on testing and quality.
Notes, lessons and ideas about software testing.
Visit my blog for articles and reflections on testing practices, quality and learning.
Explore the blog ↗Let's connect.
Interested in discussing software testing, quality assurance or professional opportunities? I'd be happy to connect.