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Sreedhar Kakumani

Herndon

Summary

Results-driven QA Automation Manager with a proven track record at Aztra, enhancing test automation strategies and CI/CD integration. Expert in Selenium WebDriver and Agile methodologies, I excel in team leadership and project management, achieving significant improvements in test coverage and customer satisfaction through innovative solutions and effective communication. Skilled Automation Lead with background in managing complex automation projects. Led diverse teams to streamline operations, develop software, and execute system implementations. Strengths include keen problem-solving abilities, advanced knowledge of automation principles, and strong leadership skills. Past roles have resulted in improved efficiency, cost reductions, and enhanced system performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager QA Automation and AI Enablement

Aztra
Reston
01.2025 - Current

Defined test automation strategy utilizing Playwright and AI-based locator correction models.

Established roadmap for automated test coverage and self-healing locator framework.

Guided QA team in designing test cases for dynamic UI changes.

Led automation engineers, ensuring alignment on test automation objectives.

Collaborated with developers and product owners to integrate auto-correction into CI/CD pipelines.

Overseen development of modular Playwright test scripts using dynamic locators.

Monitored automated test suites integration with GitHub Actions and reporting dashboards.

  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Automation Test Lead

BD
Reston
11.2018 - 12.2024
  • Identified appropriate situations for implementing test automation, accounting for situations where automated testing was counterproductive.
  • Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
  • Applied Agile Delivery methods to simplify testing process decisions through iterative development.
  • Implemented Page Object Model Automation framework with C#, Selenium WebDriver and Spec Flow.
  • Performed Data driven testing using Selenium WebDriver functions and JDBC Connections.
  • Involved in design and implementation of Selenium WebDriver automation framework for smoke and regression test suites.
  • Prepared Test strategy, Test plan, Test estimation, project plan and schedule & defined the test process.
  • As part of compatibility testing executed test scripts on different browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari and operating systems Windows and Mac.
  • Involved in creation of automation framework in Selenium WebDriver and Parameterized test cases using different annotations.
  • Identified automation requirements and design scripts in Selenium (WebDriver) integration with code reviews, and scripts execution.
  • Experience in RESTful webservices API testing using Pytest, Go, JMeter and Postman.
  • Validated JSON formatted data, different http status codes.
  • Evaluated and validated the performance of machine learning models to ensure their correctness, accuracy, and robustness.
  • Developed local stack (Lambda and Dynamo DB) for component testing.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub actions.
  • Developed project plans based on capacity and priority of the project.
  • Reviewed business requirements, collaborated with cross functional teams like product owner, requirement engineer.
  • Conducted back-end testing by writing the SQL queries to ensure the data entered through front end application is matching with data stored in the database.
  • Implemented open-source web test tool Selenium WebDriver for cross browser and cross platform web testing.
  • Followed Agile Scrum process.
  • Participated in Stand-up meeting, walkthrough meeting, weekly automation meeting with all other QA, weekly assessment meetings with business analysts and developers.
  • Prepared DSR and WSR and shared with stakeholders.

Automation QA Manager

Infosys
Dulles
01.2011 - 11.2018
  • Increased customer satisfaction with products by ensuring consistent quality across all platforms and devices.
  • Streamlined bug reporting process, expediting resolution times for critical issues.
  • Optimized test case coverage by identifying gaps in existing test plans and devising new strategies for comprehensive testing.
  • Promoted continuous learning within the QA department through regular workshops and trainings focused on evolving industry best practices.
  • Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
  • Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
  • Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
  • Developed automated testing framework in Selenium/C#.
  • Created utility to fetch content from CMS tool dynamically.
  • Reviewed business requirements, collaborated in cross functional meetings and designed structured requirements in Axiom.
  • Prepared Test strategy, Test plan, Test estimation, project plan and schedule & defined the test process.
  • Automated and executed test cases on mobile devices using Appium.
  • Designed & reviewed high level keywords, Scripts, scenarios.
  • Report defects & assist fixes through participation in Defect Triage.
  • Develop metrics dashboard for manual and automation.
  • Analyzing project risk and identification of project requirement.
  • Regression testing of application on defects fixes.
  • Executing and logging, evaluate and documenting the results.
  • Prepared DSR and WSR and shared to Client.
  • Developed automated testing framework in Selenium/Python.
  • Created utility in python to leverage existing excel based data sheets for Selenium WebDriver.
  • Created low level methods & collaborating to build automation framework libraries.
  • Designed Keyword driven FW using QTP.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
  • Created keywords to build automation framework libraries.

Senior QA Lead

Sapient Corporation
India
03.2008 - 12.2010
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and functionalities.
  • Implemented continuous integration processes, reducing time spent on repetitive tasks and allowing for faster defect detection.
  • Provided valuable feedback to developers, facilitating quicker resolution of identified defects.
  • Streamlined communication channels between QA analysts and developers, expediting issue resolution times significantly.
  • Responsible for freezing the requirement and implement requirement.
  • Responsible for functional walk through and Functional Reviews.
  • Responsible for project execution, defect tracking, test planning, estimations, status reporting and people management.
  • Responsible of creating Design Documents for Action Handlers.
  • Responsible for taking corrective and preventive actions to improve quality of the deliverables.
  • Designed test strategy to perform compatibility testing across environments.
  • Took part in Bug Triage meetings along with development and PM teams to prioritize the defects.
  • Responsible of training the team in new functionality testing.
  • Prepared Traceable matrix to ensure the test coverage.
  • Created keywords to build automation framework libraries for QTP.
  • Managed testing resources effectively, ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Streamlined the transition from manual to automated processes by identifying potential bottlenecks and working closely with affected departments to address concerns proactively.
  • Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
  • Provided technical expertise during the integration of new automation equipment into existing production lines.
  • Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
  • Enhanced automation efficiency by designing and implementing advanced control systems.

Test Lead

AppLabs
India
09.2006 - 02.2008
  • Executed test cases and documented defects, confirming resolution and mitigation of defects.
  • Conducted regression testing of existing products.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives aimed at enhancing the competency levels of existing test personnel while building a strong pipeline of new talent in support of future growth objectives.
  • Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
  • Contributed to the creation of comprehensive test plans outlining objectives, strategies, resources needed, and timelines for completion.
  • Established a strong foundation for successful software releases by conducting comprehensive regression testing during each sprint.
  • Evaluated new testing tools and frameworks, recommending solutions that improved the overall efficiency of the QA process.
  • Assisted in training junior team members on best practices for automation testing, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Reduced manual testing effort by automating repetitive tasks using QTP.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.

Senior Test Engineer

Aditi Technologies
India
12.2004 - 09.2006
  • Trained junior testers in company standards, testing protocols and testing software.
  • Mentored junior test engineers, enhancing their skillsets and overall team performance.
  • Defined and tracked test results, defect counts and performance discrepancies.
  • Completed regression tests of new software builds to assess performance and success of bug fixes.
  • Prepared Test Scenarios, Test cases and Test data based on functional document.
  • Responsible of authoring test cases and ensuring the test requirement coverage.
  • Interacted with development team for analyzing the change requests and prepared test sets to regress the features.
  • Automated the user creation scripts for setting up the test bed for doing performance testing.
  • Responsible for Preparing and Executing the Test Scripts created by using ruby script.
  • Responsible of reviewing test cases.
  • Responsible of executing the test cases.
  • Performance Testing using Open STA.

Education

Master of Science - MCA

Madras University
Chennai, India
06-2004

Skills

  • Test automation
  • CI/CD integration
  • Agile methodologies
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • API testing
  • Dynamic UI testing
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Quality assurance
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Timeline

Manager QA Automation and AI Enablement

Aztra
01.2025 - Current

Automation Test Lead

BD
11.2018 - 12.2024

Automation QA Manager

Infosys
01.2011 - 11.2018

Senior QA Lead

Sapient Corporation
03.2008 - 12.2010

Test Lead

AppLabs
09.2006 - 02.2008

Senior Test Engineer

Aditi Technologies
12.2004 - 09.2006

Master of Science - MCA

Madras University
Sreedhar Kakumani