Manoj Kumar Annam.
IRVING,TX
Summary
Over 14+ years of experience as an SDET / QA Automation Test Lead in Manual, Functional, UI, API, Mobile, RPA, and AI-powered Automation Testing. Extensive experience across Healthcare, Banking, Retail, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics domains. Expertise in UI Automation using Selenium WebDriver (Java, Python, C#), Cypress, Playwright, UFT, OATS, and WinAppDriver. Strong experience in Mobile Automation using Appium for Android and iOS applications. Hands-on experience in API Automation using Rest Assured, SOAPUI Pro, Postman, and REST/SOAP Web Services validation. Expertise in designing and implementing Hybrid, Data-Driven, Keyword-Driven, BDD (Cucumber/SpecFlow), and Page Object Model (POM) automation frameworks. Hands-on experience in Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Custom Prompts, AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Vector Databases, and Semantic Search. Experienced in leveraging OpenAI, Kiro, Amazon Q, and GitLab Duo to accelerate code generation, test automation, documentation, and developer productivity. Strong programming experience in Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, VBScript, VBA, and SQL for automation framework development. Expertise in Database Testing using Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, JDBC, and complex SQL validations. Strong experience in RPA Automation using UiPath, including workflow development, Orchestrator, RE Framework, and business process automation. Proficient in CI/CD implementation using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Docker, Maven, Gradle, Git, GitHub, GitLab, SVN, and TFS. Experience working with Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion Applications, Mainframe (AS400), IBM MQ/WebSphere MQ, and enterprise integrations. Hands-on experience in cross-browser, cross-platform, desktop, mobile, API, database, and message queue automation testing. Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies with expertise in test planning, execution, defect management, and release validation. Proven experience leading onsite and offshore QA teams, defining automation strategies, conducting code reviews, mentoring team members, and driving automation adoption. Experienced in client communication, effort estimation, automation strategy, ROI analysis, and delivering scalable enterprise automation solutions. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to deliver high-quality software in fast-paced Agile environments.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior SDET | QA Automation Lead
SDVS Technologies
Dallas, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Partner Services (SPS) is a business-critical enterprise application that supports Southwest Airlines' corporate and travel agency partners by managing partner onboarding, reservation services, account management, and partner-specific business operations. The platform leverages SOAP Web Services to integrate with multiple internal and third-party enterprise applications, enabling secure data exchange and seamless partner interactions.
- Leveraged Amazon Q, Kiro, Microsoft Copilot, and GitLab Duo to enhance automation development processes.
- Developed AI Agents for automated test case generation, BDD creation, and streamlined automation code generation.
- Built RAG-based knowledge repository to support automation framework and improve project documentation access.
- Automated functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test scenarios.
- Integrated automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines.
- Leveraged Amazon Q, Kiro, Microsoft Copilot, and GitLab Duo to accelerate automation development.
- Developed AI Agents for test case generation, BDD creation, and automation code generation.
- Built a RAG-based knowledge repository for framework support and project documentation.
- Generated reusable Java classes using JAXB.
- Built reusable utilities for validation, reporting, and test data management.
- Performed SQL validation and collaborated with Agile teams.
- Role: Senior SDET | QA Automation Lead
- Description
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Generative AI & Intelligent Test Automation
- SOAP Web Services Automation
- Automation Framework Development
- Test Design & Automation
- Test Management & Collaboration
- Environment: Java, REST Assured, SOAP Web Services, SOAPUI Pro, JAXB, XML, XSD, WSDL, TestNG, Maven Multi-Module, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Git, SQL, Jira, Xray, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Amazon Q, Kiro, Microsoft Copilot, GitLab Duo, AI Agents, RAG, Agile Scrum
Onsite Coordinator and QA Automation Test Lead
CVS
Dallas, TX
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Led QA Automation initiatives for CVS Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) applications supporting formulary and prescription data services.
- Led team of 5 offshore QA engineers in UI, API, and RPA automation for multiple releases, enhancing testing efficiency.
- Developed Selenium and Cucumber BDD frameworks, increasing automation coverage and reducing regression effort.
- Implemented Cypress automation supporting 10+ product teams for end-to-end testing.
- Built API automation using REST Assured and integrated execution with Jenkins CI/CD.
- Developed UiPath automation workflows using RE Framework and Orchestrator.
- Dockerized automation execution, ensuring environment consistency and enabling parallel test execution.
- Automated SFTP, database, and API validation for enterprise integrations.
- Conducted automation strategy, estimated efforts, performed code reviews, and facilitated knowledge transfer sessions to strengthen team capabilities.
- Managed project MyPBM to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
- Led development of Query Comparison tool to enhance data validation processes.
- Worked in Dallas, TX to support local project initiatives.
- Functioned as Java Developer to contribute to software development tasks.
- Environment: Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, UiPath, REST Assured, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, PyTest, Jenkins, Docker, Rally, Cucumber BDD
- Based in Dallas, TX to fulfill project responsibilities.
- Provided project description to outline objectives and scope.
- Created a Java utility that compared production and pre-production Excel datasets.
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Developed a Java Swing-based application for automated Excel comparison.
- Implemented reusable business logic to compare production and pre-production datasets.
- Optimized large dataset processing using Java Stream API, improving comparison performance.
- Improved memory utilization through optimized processing and garbage collection.
- Developed reusable APIs for integration with external applications.
- Environment: Core Java, Java Swing, Java Stream API
QA Automation Test Lead
UPS
Louisville, KY
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Led QA automation for three logistics applications within TTG ecosystem: TTG Yard Mobile Application, TTG Yard Optimization, TTG Brok QA, ensuring timely delivery of goods through comprehensive UI, API, mobile, and message queue automation testing.
- Directed automation strategy for 3 enterprise logistics applications, executing testing across UI, API, mobile, and IBM MQ.
- Developed automation frameworks leveraging Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, UFT, Appium, and WinAppDriver to enhance testing efficiency.
- Automated SOAP and REST APIs using SOAP UI Pro and REST Assured.
- Implemented IBM MQ automation for end-to-end message validation.
- Integrated automation suites with Jenkins and Maven to support CI/CD.
- Managed test reporting, defect tracking, and Agile delivery using Jira.
- Mentored QA engineers and established automation best practices.
QA Automation Test Lead
Oracle
Austin, Texas
08.2013 - 02.2018
- Developed reusable OATS automation frameworks, enhancing testing efficiency for Oracle Fusion applications.
- Automated functional and regression testing, ensuring reliability of Pricing and Order Management modules.
- Integrated automation with Jenkins, facilitating continuous testing and faster deployment cycles.
- Collaborated with business and development teams to validate enterprise workflows.
- Project: Distributed Order Orchestration and Fusion Quality Pricing
- Role: QA Automation Test Lead
- Environment: OATS, Java, Oracle Fusion Applications (DOO & QP), Jenkins
QA Automation
Metavante
Dallas, TX
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Automated enterprise bill payment applications, enhancing reliability for multiple banking clients.
- Developed UFT automation scripts, improving efficiency of Bill Payment workflows.
- Executed manual and automated regression testing, ensuring product quality and performance.
- Developed Excel Macro and VBScript utilities for reporting and automation support.
- Collaborated with development teams to resolve defects and improve release quality.
- Project: EPAYMENTS BILL PAY MANAGER
- Role: QA Automation
- Environment: UFT, VBScript, Excel Macros
QA Automation Engineer
JPMC
Dallas, TX
04.2010 - 07.2012
- Automated enterprise banking applications supporting Payments, Transfers, and Treasury Services.
- Developed UFT automation scripts for critical banking workflows.
- Automated functional and regression testing for Payments and Transfers to ensure system reliability and compliance.
- Developed Excel Macro and VBScript utilities to streamline reporting and enhance test data management.
- Managed regression execution and defect tracking, validating releases to support timely product delivery.
- Led project for Cards Internet Group focused on Payments and Transfers.
- Role: QA Automation Engineer
- Environment: UFT, VBScript, Excel Macros, ALM
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
JNTUH
Dachepalli, India01-2009
Skills
- Automation Testing
- Generative AI & AI Engineering
- Generative AI
- QTP 10, UFT, OATS, Selenium WebDriver with Java Python and C#, SOAP UI Pro, RPA with UiPath, Cypress
- Mobile Testing
- Manual Testing
- Programming Languages
- Programming languages
- Web Services
- Web services
- CI/CD tools
- CI/CD tools
- Development environments
- Eclipse, Intellij, Visual Studio Code, Microsoft Visual studio, Pycharm
- Databases
- Database management
- Test management tools
- HP ALM, QC, ALM Octane, Rally, TFS
- Defect Tracking Tool
- Source Control Tools
- Defect management
- Build Tools
- Build tools
- Domain
- Project Management tools
- Project management tools
- Junit, TestNG, NUnit, Specflow, Cucumber, Pytest
Certification
ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL) | ISTQB | 2023
Personal Information
Title: Senior SDET | QA Automation Test Lead
Timeline
Senior SDET | QA Automation Lead
SDVS Technologies
11.2024 - Current
Onsite Coordinator and QA Automation Test Lead
CVS
02.2022 - 10.2024
QA Automation Test Lead
UPS
02.2018 - 02.2022
QA Automation Test Lead
Oracle
08.2013 - 02.2018
QA Automation
Metavante
07.2012 - 07.2013
QA Automation Engineer
JPMC
04.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
JNTUH