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SDET / Automation Test Engineer | 4+ Years Exp Python & Selenium Automation | PyTest | API Testing | CI/CD | Azure DevOps | Automating Regression & UI Testing to Improve Test Coverage|Vibe Coding|Codex

About

I’m an SDET / Automation Test Engineer with 4+ years of experience focused on building reliable test automation for web and e-commerce applications. I work extensively with Python, Selenium WebDriver, PyTest, Page Object Model (POM), and automation framework development, turning manual test scenarios into maintainable automated regression coverage. I also work with API testing using Postman, including REST APIs, GET/POST/PUT/DELETE, authentication, JSON validation, status codes, Collections, Environments, and scripting. On the DevOps side, I use Azure DevOps Boards, Azure Pipelines, CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, GitHub, and JIRA as part of the testing and release lifecycle. My testing experience includes functional, regression, smoke, sanity, re-testing, integration, UI, and cross-browser testing, with a strong focus on validating end-to-end user workflows and maintaining automation as applications evolve. I also enjoy helping manual testers transition toward automation and strengthening team testing practices. Alongside QA automation, I’m expanding into Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph, including hands-on work building an AI-powered IT support agent. I’m always open to connecting with fellow QA professionals, hiring teams, and recruiters working on SDET and QA Automation opportunities.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

codex

Work experience

Software Test Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos, ● Executed existing manual test cases for functional, regression, smoke, and sanity testing across releases. ● Created Selenium automation scripts using Python and Pytest for predefined manual test cases. ● Contributed to existing POM-based automation framework by implementing page classes and automation scripts. ● Used Pytest fixtures and hooks for test setup, teardown, and configuration. ● Executed automated regression test suites reducing repetitive manual effort. ● Maintained automation scripts based on application changes. ● Performed cross-browser testing and UI validation. ● Automated E-commerce workflows including New User Registration Login(data-driven testing for valid users), Product Compare and Search. ● Executed automation through Jenkins and tracked defects using JIRA. ●Developed a Python-based automation tool to extract recruiter emails from job postings and automate outreach workflows. SkillSet:Selenium WebDriver automation using Python PyTest framework implementation Page Object Model automation framework Automation of ecommerce workflows Cross browser testing CI/CD automation with Jenkins

Embedded Test Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, Jun 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos, ● Executed HITL-based testing for GPS modules, verifying precise location tracking, monitor parameters, and incident logging for locomotive asset tracking and geofencing. ● Performed Power Distribution (DP) system testing to ensure synchronized operation of lead and remote locomotives, validating engine cranking, notch movements, braking, tractive effort, and incident logging. ● Conducted over Speed Protection and Audio Alarm Panel testing, validating alert generation, speed monitoring, and safety-critical auditory signals for operator awareness. ● Developed and executed test cases based on configuration and Doors View, logged defects, and collaborated with developers/design engineers for debug and new builds. ● Utilized HITL simulators, monitors, and hardware interfaces to verify system functionality, performance, and communication reliability across multiple locomotive subsystems.

Data Analyst at VHS Consulting India Private Limited, May 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo, Bengaluru, ● Developed and automated daily and weekly Excel reports, reducing manual effort and improving reporting efficiency. ● Created and maintained interactive dashboards to monitor Business KPIS ● Used SQL to extract, validate, the data for data quality from databases. ● Performed data quality checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of reports. ● Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective reporting solutions.

Data Analyst at TeamLease Services Limited, Jun 2020 - Aug 2020 · 3 mos, Bengaluru, ● Created and maintained sales and customer acquisition reports in Excel to track business growth and performance trends. ● Analyzed sales data to identify key patterns, customer behavior, and revenue opportunities. ● Developed interactive sales cohort reports to monitor customer retention and acquisition performance. ● Designed dynamic dashboards using Excel slicers for real-time performance tracking and trend analysis. ● Automated data filtering and reporting processes using Excel functions to improve reporting efficiency. ● Ensured data accuracy by performing validation and quality checks before report generation.

Data Analyst at Bounce, Aug 2018 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos, Bengaluru, ● Developed and automated daily/weekly Excel reports using slicers. ● Created dashboards for ride volume, new customers, and returning revenue. ● Generated customer revenue insights. ● Used SQL to extract and validate ride and customer data. ● Ensured data integrity with quality checks. ● Collaborated with stakeholders to define reporting requirements.

MIS Analyst at Children's LoveCastles Trust (CLT India), 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos, Bengaluru, ● Analyzed content performance across subjects to identify top topics. ● Generated weekly and monthly analytical reports for clients. ● Created reports on highest-played content by subject and standard. ● Delivered insights on most-viewed topics. ● Used Excel and data visualization for stakeholder presentations. ● Ensured data accuracy through validation checks.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Intell Engineering College, Anantapur

DIPLOMA, Electronics and Communications Engineering, T.G.L Gopal Shetty polytechnic

Public links

github: https://github.com/pavankumarqaautomation