Anandhaprakash Mani
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven QA leader with over 14+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. Proven track record in developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies, leading remote teams, and enhancing operational excellence through automation and process improvements. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager - QA
Gartner
04.2023 - Current
- Strategic Leadership: Defined and executed comprehensive QA strategies across eight applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing software quality.
- Team Management: Managed a diverse team of 8 QA automation engineers located in Barcelona and India, fostering a collaborative and productive remote work environment.
- Vendor Negotiation: Successfully negotiated with vendors to acquire tools and resources that optimized testing processes and reduced costs.
- QA Standards and Processes: Established and enforced QA standards and processes across the organization, promoting consistency and excellence in quality assurance efforts.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated with development and product teams to prioritize tasks and align QA efforts with business objectives.
- Metrics and Reporting: Reported QA metrics to senior leadership, providing insights into quality trends and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Test Automation Architecture: Designed and architected scalable UI automation frameworks using Cypress, WebdriverIO, and Playwright, integrated with Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
- Resource Optimization: Implemented a shift-left testing approach, delivering early feedback in the development lifecycle and maximizing efficiency with limited resources.
- CI/CD Integration: Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, utilizing Jenkins and GitHub Actions to streamline testing processes and reduce run times with concurrent execution on cloud platforms like Browserstack.
- Visual Testing Frameworks: Developed and maintained visual testing frameworks using Percy, providing rapid UI feedback to developers and UI designers.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluated and optimized processes and tools, adopting best practices to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Authored detailed documentation, including process charts and architecture diagrams, and facilitated knowledge exchange across teams.
- Talent Development: Participated in the hiring process and coached team members, fostering their professional growth and success in their roles.
Lead QA Automation Engineer
Gartner
06.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
Gartner
02.2019 - 05.2022
Automation Test Engineer
Infosys Technologies
02.2015 - 02.2019
- Requirements Analysis: Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, developing comprehensive test plans and strategies tailored to project needs.
- Effort Estimation: Accurately estimated testing efforts and automation updates, ensuring efficient resource allocation and project planning.
- Test Data Management: Created and managed test data within test environments to ensure comprehensive coverage of all test cases.
- Test Case Review: Conducted thorough reviews of test cases and scenarios in collaboration with business and development teams, ensuring alignment and completeness.
- Automation Script Development: Developed and maintained robust automation scripts for frontend testing using Java, TestNG, and Selenium WebDriver.
- API Automation: Authored and maintained API automation scripts using Rest Assured with Java, enhancing test coverage and reliability.
- CI/CD Integration: Configured and managed Jenkins jobs for executing regression and smoke tests, integrating seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
- Test Execution and Feedback: Executed tests within defined timelines, providing prompt and actionable feedback to developers and project managers to facilitate quick resolution of issues.
- Progress Reporting: Kept leadership informed of testing progress and outcomes, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
- Team Training and Mentorship: Trained and mentored new team members, facilitating rapid onboarding and skill development.
- Process Optimization: Continuously refined testing processes and techniques, driving efficiency and improving overall testing effectiveness.
Test Engineer
Infosys Technologies
08.2010 - 01.2015
- Story and Estimation Involvement: Actively participated in story refinement and estimation processes, ensuring accurate understanding and planning of testing requirements.
- Test Plan Development: Created detailed test plans and test cases derived from user stories and business requirements, ensuring comprehensive coverage and alignment.
- Risk and Data Analysis: Proactively identified potential risks and test data requirements prior to test execution, mitigating issues and ensuring readiness.
- Manual Test Case Management: Developed and maintained manual test cases to validate application functionality, systematically organized within HP ALM.
- Test Execution and Bug Identification: Executed test cases in the designated test environment, diligently identifying and documenting bugs for resolution.
- Frontend Automation: Authored and maintained automation scripts for frontend testing using Java, TestNG, and Selenium WebDriver, enhancing test efficiency and accuracy.
- API Automation: Developed and maintained API automation scripts using Rest Assured with Java, ensuring robust testing of backend services.
- Stakeholder Communication: Compiled and shared comprehensive test reports and artifacts with stakeholders, facilitating documentation in release notes and informed decision-making
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Chemical Engineering
Kongu Engineer College
Tamilnadu, India04-2010
Skills
- Leadership and Management: Team Leadership and Development
Strategic Planning and Execution
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Vendor Negotiation and Management
Resource Optimization and Efficiency - Quality Assurance Architecture: QA Strategy Development
Test Planning and Estimation
Risk Analysis and Mitigation
QA Standards and Process Definition
Shift-Left Testing Implementation - Automation Frameworks and Tools: Design and Architecture of Automation Frameworks
Cypress, WebdriverIO, Playwright, Selenium, Appium
TestNG, Maven, Postman
CI/CD Integration with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
Docker for Containerization
- Project Management and Collaboration: JIRA for Agile Project Management
Git for Version Control and Collaboration
Documentation and Reporting
Stakeholder Communication and Reporting - Programming and Scripting: JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go
SQL for Database Management
Groovy for Jenkins Pipeline Scripting - Continuous Improvement: Process Optimization and Best Practices
Visual Testing with Percy and Applitools
Test Data Management and Mock Server Setup
Timeline
Engineering Manager - QA
Gartner
04.2023 - Current
Lead QA Automation Engineer
Gartner
06.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
Gartner
02.2019 - 05.2022
Automation Test Engineer
Infosys Technologies
02.2015 - 02.2019
Test Engineer
Infosys Technologies
08.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Chemical Engineering
Kongu Engineer College