Mhahesh Muraleedhara

I am a seasoned Quality Engineering (QE) practitioner and results-driven leader with a proven track record of driving large-scale transformations across Fortune 500 organizations. With deep expertise in modernizing software testing and QA functions, I specialize in delivering measurable business value through innovation, operational excellence, and strategic consulting.

My core focus lies in building future-ready QE organizations—shaping talent, evolving service offerings, optimizing delivery practices, and deploying cutting-edge technologies including AI, automation, and DevOps. I collaborate closely with global clients and stakeholders to reimagine quality strategies, elevate end-user experiences, and implement scalable, sustainable solutions.

Recognized as a thought leader and speaker in the QE space, I continuously stay ahead of industry trends to help organizations transition from traditional testing to intelligent, data-driven quality practices. A strong advocate for people leadership, I take pride in nurturing high-performing, cross-functional teams to deliver strategic outcomes.

Core Specialties:

• Test Consultancy & Presales Leadership
• Organizational Change & Practice Management
• Business Development & Account Growth
• Test Strategy, Management & Automation
• Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Agile & DevOps
• Enterprise Release Management & Continuous Quality
• AI in QE, Low-Code/No-Code Test Automation

• Eggplant Functional
• Automation Specialist for API
• ITIL Expert
• ITIL Continual Service Improvement
• Prince2 Foundation

Title: Strategic QE Leader | AI-Powered Quality Evangelist | Creator of The QE Alchemist

A globally recognized Quality Engineering (QE) leader with deep expertise in driving intelligent, AI-powered transformation across enterprise testing landscapes. As the creator of The QE Alchemist persona, I blend strategic foresight with technical innovation to help organizations evolve from traditional QA to cutting-edge Quality Intelligence (QI). With a proven track record of leading global QE practices, mentoring teams, and championing low-code/no-code test automation, I bring a bold, future-forward vision to every engagement.

• Led QE transformation programs for multiple Fortune 500 clients, driving measurable improvements in quality, velocity, and cost efficiency
• Built and scaled global QE practices, including dedicated Centers of Excellence (CoEs) for Automation, Performance, Test Data, and Quality Management
• Created and evangelized The QE Alchemist persona to promote innovative thinking in AI-led Quality Engineering
• Successfully enabled AI-powered test automation strategies using platforms like AccelQ, TestSigma, and ZTAP, improving automation coverage by over 70%
• Delivered mainframe-to-cloud QE modernization by defining and implementing automation-first strategies, significantly reducing manual test cycles
• Led presales and solutioning efforts that secured multi-million-dollar deals across industries such as Retail, Insurance, Healthcare, and Logistics
• Designed and implemented unit pricing models for test case authoring, execution, and automation, helping clients forecast and optimize QE budgets
• Championed AI-based synthetic test data generation and test impact analysis to streamline regression testing and shift-left initiatives
• Played a pivotal role in strategic alliances with test automation vendors like TestSigma and pCloudy, helping establish go-to-market partnerships
• Recognized in Marquis Who’s Who in America (2025) for outstanding contributions to the field of Quality Engineering
• Regularly invited as a keynote speaker and panelist at industry conferences and webinars on topics including AI in QA, QE to QI, and Next-gen Test Automation
• Mentored and developed cross-functional global teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning