Vijayalakshmi Ramu
Automation test lead
Cary,NC
Summary
Technology leader with over 12 years of experience in delivering high-quality IT projects across various platforms including Web, Mobile, API, POS, and Cloud. Specializes in Selenium/Java automation, AI-driven testing, and risk-based testing, with a proven track record of leading global QA teams and driving automation initiatives. Certified PMP and ISTQB professional recognized for building high-performing teams and integrating CI/CD pipelines to enhance software reliability. Known for strong problem-solving skills and effective communication, ensuring successful project outcomes through collaboration and adherence to best practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior QA Lead / Automation & AI Specialist
ACL Digital - Tesco Oracle HCM
Bangalore, Karnataka
12.2021 - Current
- Led global QA team to deliver AI-driven Selenium automation for Web, Mobile, API, Cloud applications.
- Implemented predictive analytics in test automation, cutting defect leakage by 30%.
- Designed risk-based testing strategies, integrating CI/CD pipelines for regression, smoke, sanity tests.
- Developed real-time QA dashboards to track automation efficiency and team productivity.
- Mentored engineers on automation best practices and AI-focused testing techniques.
QA Automation Lead
Capgemini North America - McDonald's Innovation Project
Chicago, Illinois
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Spearheaded Selenium and Java automation for web and mobile platforms.
- Implemented automation frameworks integrated with continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
- Developed risk-based testing strategies, enhancing release quality and reducing defects by 25%.
- Led Agile QA team across functions, creating dashboards to monitor automation efficiency.
QA Lead / Test Automation Specialist
Capgemini India & Helios and Matheson - HP Order Management Project
Bangalore, Karnataka
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Delivered comprehensive QA and Selenium automation for web and API applications.
- Conducted thorough manual and automated test planning, execution, and defect management.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure QA deliverables met business objectives.
- Mentored junior QA engineers on automation best practices and framework development.
QA Engineer / Automation
TMNG RVA USA - AT&T Project
Kansas City, Kansas
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Executed Selenium automation scripts integrated with CI/CD pipelines to enhance testing processes.
- Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to resolve defects and improve QA practices.
- Designed test strategies utilizing risk-based testing methodologies.
- Contributed to development of reusable automation frameworks, boosting test efficiency by 20-25%.
QA Engineer
IBM - AT&T Project
Bangalore, Karnataka
08.2008 - 04.2012
- Executed manual and automated test cases using Selenium/Java to ensure software quality.
- Participated in requirements analysis and test planning to define project scope.
- Assisted in developing automation frameworks for regression and functional testing.
- Aligned QA deliverables with business requirements and release timelines for successful project launches.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Vemana Institute of Technology
Banaglore05-2008
Skills
- Selenium WebDriver and Java
- TestNG and Maven
- Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines
- AI-driven test automation
- Predictive analytics for QA
- Test strategy and risk-based testing
- QA process optimization
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Sprint planning and continuous integration
- Global team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Metrics-driven QA dashboards
- Defect tracking and ROI measurement
- Stakeholder management
- Business-aligned quality delivery
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- ISTQB - Certified Tester
Accomplishments
- Reduced defect leakage by 30% using AI-driven test automation.
- Improved QA efficiency by 25% through reusable Selenium frameworks and CI/CD integration.
- Built and mentored high-performing global QA teams across multiple domains and technologies.
- Implemented metrics-driven dashboards for leadership visibility and better QA decision-making.
Timeline
Senior QA Lead / Automation & AI Specialist
ACL Digital - Tesco Oracle HCM
12.2021 - Current
QA Automation Lead
Capgemini North America - McDonald's Innovation Project
02.2019 - 06.2020
QA Lead / Test Automation Specialist
Capgemini India & Helios and Matheson - HP Order Management Project
06.2013 - 06.2015
QA Engineer / Automation
TMNG RVA USA - AT&T Project
04.2012 - 01.2013
QA Engineer
IBM - AT&T Project
08.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science -
Vemana Institute of Technology