Tanu Sharma
Aldie,VA
Summary
Innovative AI Engineer & Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a proven dual expertise in Large Language Model (LLM) Optimization, Prompt Engineering, and full-stack Test Automation. Expertise in integrating AI creativity with engineering rigor to deliver high-quality, privacy-first, and ethical AI systems. Proficient in developing Replit-based applications, establishing robust CI/CD pipelines, and leveraging Tableau for continuous quality improvement. Dedicated to Agile Scrum methodologies, comprehensive requirement gathering, and streamlined workflow design.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Engineer and Automation Engineer
NumPy Ninja
Aldie, VA
09.2024 - Current
- AI Engineering & Optimization
- Significantly optimized LLM prompt effectiveness, achieving a 65% improvement in chatbot response accuracy and reducing irrelevant outputs by 55%.
- Engineered reusable prompt libraries and templates for multiple LLMs (GPT, Claude), accelerating AI content generation by 70%.
- Developed AI-driven marketing automation workflows (using InVideo, ZenAI) that cut content production time by 50%.
- Implemented ethical AI frameworks and bias mitigation strategies, resulting in a 45% improvement in inclusivity of generated content.
- Contributed to an AI-powered design automation platform (Canva-like), integrating brand kits and generative layouts for rapid prototyping.
- Quality Engineering & DevOps
- Designed and maintained comprehensive UI automation frameworks using Selenium, TestNG, and Cucumber (BDD) for functional and regression testing.
- Validated backend data integrity and consistency across production environments using complex SQL queries in PostgreSQL and MySQL.
- Streamlined CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub, improving release reliability by 40% and reducing deployment errors.
- Built and maintained Tableau dashboards to track critical QA metrics, defect trends, and test coverage, driving continuous process improvement.
- Active contributor in Agile ceremonies (sprint reviews, planning, retrospectives) to ensure quality-focused software delivery.
Educator
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
Herndon, VA
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and delivered adaptive lesson plans to meet the diverse educational needs of students, enhancing adaptability and problem-solving skills.
- Significantly enhanced communication, mentorship, and leadership abilities through daily classroom management and engagement.
Education
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -
Lovely Professional University
India01.2010
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) -
Guru Nanak Dev University
India01.2007
Skills
- AI & Prompt Engineering
- LLM Optimization (GPT, Claude)
- Prompt Libraries, Ethical AI Design
- Reusable Templates, Replit Agent Integration
- Export to Sheets
- Automation & QA
- Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD)
- AI Hybrid Frameworks (POM), Manual & Automation Testing
- STLC/SDLC, RTM, Defect Tracking
- Data & DevOps
- PostgreSQL, MySQL (SQL Testing)
- Tableau, QA Metrics Dashboards
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Tech Stack
- Java, Python, Replit
- GitHub, Jenkins, Jira
- InVideo, ZenAI, Canva
Languages
English (Fluent)
Hindi (Native)
Timeline
AI Engineer and Automation Engineer
NumPy Ninja
09.2024 - Current
Educator
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
01.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -
Lovely Professional University
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) -
Guru Nanak Dev University
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Creativity, Complex Problem Solving, Mentorship, Collaboration