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Sandeep M

Freelance - Head of QA (Stealth) | Ex-Lead SDET @ Neiman Marcus | Playwright, Selenium, Tosca | 0→1 Framework Architect | IMMEDIATE JOINER

Bengaluru

13+ years of work experience

BuyQK
Jul 20261 moPresent

Bengaluru

Leading the QE organization from 0→1 across Web, Android, iOS, and Backend Microservices. Driving both hands-on framework architecture and executive engineering operations. Key Highlights: - 0→1 Test Architecture: Architected scalable automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright, Selenium, and Appium, integrated directly into CI/CD pipelines. - Full-Stack & API Testing: Built automated REST API and E2E regression suites with dynamic test data management and automated quality release gates. - Engineering Standards: Driving Shift-Left testing, BDD/3-Amigos grooming, and non-functional performance & security readiness. - Leadership & Operations: Mentoring an agile team of engineers, leading hiring pipelines, and defining department budgets and capacity plans for investor pitching
Neiman Marcus
Dec 20223 yrs 6 mosMay 2026

Bengaluru

- Shaped and executed an automation roadmap by spearheading hands-on POCs on next-generation AI platforms, including KaneAI and Agentic AI architectures. - Directly managed and coached a 5-member high-performance QA team, aligning individual capabilities with business priorities. - Drove automation strategy for complex e-commerce applications including Web Services and microservices APIs. - Utilized intelligent analytics and custom validation utilities to diagnose and resolve architectural bottlenecks during test runs. - Enhanced automation frameworks, reducing flaky failures by 23% and improving execution stability from 61% to 93%. - Governed weekly release readiness, managing risk escalations and validating production hotfixes.
Accion Labs
Oct 20211 yr 3 mosDec 2022

Bengaluru

- Led and motivated an 8-member cross-functional development and QA group, fostering continuous learning through peer reviews. - Directed the vision, planning, and execution of UI, Mobile, and API automation frameworks using TestNG and REST Assured. - Advocated for code quality standards and automated integration test frameworks, embedding builds in Jenkins pipelines to shorten cycle feedback times. - Managed end-to-end execution and risk tracking for a critical corporate feature.
SLK Software
Feb 20192 y 7 moSep 2021

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

- Maintained active sprint boards and facilitated core Agile Scrum ceremonies, ensuring compliance with delivery standards. - Provided technical mentorship to QA engineers to enhance test design consistency and edge-case traceability. - Cleared cross-team dependencies and clarified requirements across diverse development and QA stakeholders.
Sun Technologies
May 20171 yr 9 mosJan 2019

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Leading the QA team for 2 different projects with different technologies and tools Working on the Test Framework to enhance the features Writing automation scripts in UFT and selenium Making On-Time Deliverables Talking to Stake Holders on the releases and Handling the Demos
Capgemini India
Mar 20161 y 2 moMay 2017

Bangalore

Hexaware Technologies
Jul 20158 moMar 2016

Chennai

Indium Software
Feb 20132 y 5 moJul 2015

Chennai

GitHub
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Sandeep’s AI Stack

codex
codex
cursor
cursor
gemini
gemini
openai
openai
githubcopilot
githubcopilot
ChatGPT
ChatGPT

Education

surana college

Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Computer Programming, Specific Applications

surana college

20093 yrs2012

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Computer Programming, Specific Applications

Universal College of Computer Application

20063 yrs2009

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Headline

Freelance - Head of QA (Stealth) | Ex-Lead SDET @ Neiman Marcus | Playwright, Selenium, Tosca | 0→1 Framework Architect | IMMEDIATE JOINER

About

With over 13 years of experience in automation testing, my work at Neiman Marcus as a Lead SDET has been focused on ensuring exceptional software quality. Leveraging skills in Selenium, Katalon Studio, Cypress, Tricentis Tosca, Cucumber, and Zephyr, I have contributed to automation initiatives, framework improvements, and the consistent delivery of high-quality solutions. Dedicated to implementing effective testing strategies, I collaborate with teams to meet project goals and ensure timely deliverables. Passionate about enhancing existing frameworks, I strive to drive impactful outcomes that align with organizational objectives and uphold operational excellence.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

codex

cursor

gemini

openai

githubcopilot

ChatGPT

Work experience

Head of Quality Assurance at BuyQK, Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo, Bengaluru, Leading the QE organization from 0→1 across Web, Android, iOS, and Backend Microservices. Driving both hands-on framework architecture and executive engineering operations. Key Highlights: - 0→1 Test Architecture: Architected scalable automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright, Selenium, and Appium, integrated directly into CI/CD pipelines. - Full-Stack & API Testing: Built automated REST API and E2E regression suites with dynamic test data management and automated quality release gates. - Engineering Standards: Driving Shift-Left testing, BDD/3-Amigos grooming, and non-functional performance & security readiness. - Leadership & Operations: Mentoring an agile team of engineers, leading hiring pipelines, and defining department budgets and capacity plans for investor pitching

Lead SDET at Neiman Marcus, Dec 2022 - May 2026 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Bengaluru, - Shaped and executed an automation roadmap by spearheading hands-on POCs on next-generation AI platforms, including KaneAI and Agentic AI architectures. - Directly managed and coached a 5-member high-performance QA team, aligning individual capabilities with business priorities. - Drove automation strategy for complex e-commerce applications including Web Services and microservices APIs. - Utilized intelligent analytics and custom validation utilities to diagnose and resolve architectural bottlenecks during test runs. - Enhanced automation frameworks, reducing flaky failures by 23% and improving execution stability from 61% to 93%. - Governed weekly release readiness, managing risk escalations and validating production hotfixes.

Principal Software Engineer at Accion Labs, Oct 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, - Led and motivated an 8-member cross-functional development and QA group, fostering continuous learning through peer reviews. - Directed the vision, planning, and execution of UI, Mobile, and API automation frameworks using TestNG and REST Assured. - Advocated for code quality standards and automated integration test frameworks, embedding builds in Jenkins pipelines to shorten cycle feedback times. - Managed end-to-end execution and risk tracking for a critical corporate feature.

Team Lead - QA at SLK Software, Feb 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 y 7 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, - Maintained active sprint boards and facilitated core Agile Scrum ceremonies, ensuring compliance with delivery standards. - Provided technical mentorship to QA engineers to enhance test design consistency and edge-case traceability. - Cleared cross-team dependencies and clarified requirements across diverse development and QA stakeholders.

Senior Test Automation Engineer at Sun Technologies, May 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Leading the QA team for 2 different projects with different technologies and tools Working on the Test Framework to enhance the features Writing automation scripts in UFT and selenium Making On-Time Deliverables Talking to Stake Holders on the releases and Handling the Demos

Associate Consultant at Capgemini India, Mar 2016 - May 2017 · 1 y 2 mo, Bangalore

Software Engineer at Hexaware Technologies, Jul 2015 - Mar 2016 · 8 mo, Chennai

Test Engineer at Indium Software, Feb 2013 - Jul 2015 · 2 y 5 mo, Chennai

Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Computer Programming, Specific Applications, surana college

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Computer Programming, Specific Applications, Universal College of Computer Application

Public links

github: https://github.com/sandeepm1989-code