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Sharanabasavaraj Hiremath

Test Automation Architect | Playwright - AI| Automation Frameworks, CI/CD | QA | Ex-Infosys | SDET | Ex-BOSCH | Test Manager|Business Operations Manager|Automation Test Lead|#OpenToWork

Bengaluru

16+ years of work experience

Kaseya
May 20221 yr 8 mosDec 2023

Bangalore

Automation Architect / Test Automation Lead / Senior Test Architect with 16+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, and SDET practices across Banking, FinTech, Automotive, and SaaS. Expert in automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, shift-left testing, continuous testing, QA governance, and test orchestration. Proven leader in test strategy, stakeholder management, and Agile/Scrum/SAFe delivery models. Recognized for driving automation-first initiatives and ensuring continuous quality engineering. Core Competencies • Frameworks: Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), POM, REST Assured • Programming: Java, Python, Shell, Maven • Testing: Functional, Regression, API, UI, Performance, Microservices, Continuous Testing • DevOps: Jenkins, Git, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes (basic), SonarQube • Tools: JIRA, HP ALM, TestRail, Confluence • Cloud: AWS (basic), Azure DevOps (exposure), BrowserStack, Sauce Labs • Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SAFe, DevOps, Shift-Left Testing • Leadership: Test Strategy, QA Governance, Test Orchestration, ROI/KPI Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Team Mentorship
Bosch
Feb 20166 y 10 moDec 2022

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Infosys
Dec 20079 yrs 3 mosFeb 2017

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

. Test Planning & Strategy Define test objectives, scope, approach, and deliverables. Estimate test effort, resources, and timelines. Create and maintain test documentation (test plan, test strategy, traceability matrix). 2. Team Leadership & Coordination Assign tasks, review progress, and resolve blockers for QA team members. Conduct training/knowledge-sharing sessions. Act as a mentor for junior testers and automation engineers. Foster collaboration between QA, Development, DevOps, and Business teams. 3. Test Execution & Management Oversee functional, regression, integration, system, UAT, and automation testing. Ensure test cases are prepared, reviewed, and executed with proper defect logging. Track test execution progress and manage defect lifecycle. Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices. 4. Reporting & Communication Provide daily/weekly test reports to stakeholders. Highlight risks, bottlenecks, and quality concerns proactively. Maintain dashboards with test metrics (defect density, coverage, pass/fail trends). 5. Continuous Improvement Drive adoption of automation to reduce manual efforts. Introduce process improvements (shift-left testing, CI/CD integration, Agile/DevOps practices). Ensure compliance with organizational QA policies and standards.

Sharanabasavaraj’s AI Stack

claude code
claude code
deepseek
deepseek
github copilot
github copilot
openai
openai
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot
OpenRouter
OpenRouter

Education

Karnataka University, Dharwad

Master's degree, Computer Science

Karnataka University, Dharwad

20002 yrs2002

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Test Automation Architect | Playwright - AI| Automation Frameworks, CI/CD | QA | Ex-Infosys | SDET | Ex-BOSCH | Test Manager|Business Operations Manager|Automation Test Lead|#OpenToWork

About

Seasoned Test Automation Architect with 17+ years of experience in software testing and quality engineering, specializing in automation strategy, framework design, and QA leadership. Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, maintainable automation frameworks across UI, API, mobile, and performance testing, enabling faster release cycles and higher product quality. Expert in Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, RestAssured, and API testing tools, with strong programming skills in Java, Python, and JavaScript. Skilled at integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab) and deploying cloud-based test solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP. Experienced in mentoring QA teams, defining enterprise-wide test strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure test automation aligns with business goals. Adept at introducing QA best practices, driving process improvements, and implementing shift-left testing in Agile/DevOps environments. Recognized for delivering measurable results — reducing regression time by up to 70%, improving defect detection early in the pipeline, and achieving significant cost and efficiency gains through automation-first approaches. Currently seeking opportunities to leverage expertise as a Test Automation Architect to drive innovation, scalability, and excellence in test automation.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

deepseek

github copilot

openai

Microsoft Copilot

OpenRouter

Work experience

Test Automation Architect at Kaseya, May 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos, Bangalore, Automation Architect / Test Automation Lead / Senior Test Architect with 16+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, and SDET practices across Banking, FinTech, Automotive, and SaaS. Expert in automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, shift-left testing, continuous testing, QA governance, and test orchestration. Proven leader in test strategy, stakeholder management, and Agile/Scrum/SAFe delivery models. Recognized for driving automation-first initiatives and ensuring continuous quality engineering. Core Competencies • Frameworks: Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), POM, REST Assured • Programming: Java, Python, Shell, Maven • Testing: Functional, Regression, API, UI, Performance, Microservices, Continuous Testing • DevOps: Jenkins, Git, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes (basic), SonarQube • Tools: JIRA, HP ALM, TestRail, Confluence • Cloud: AWS (basic), Azure DevOps (exposure), BrowserStack, Sauce Labs • Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SAFe, DevOps, Shift-Left Testing • Leadership: Test Strategy, QA Governance, Test Orchestration, ROI/KPI Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Team Mentorship

Software Project Manager at Bosch, Feb 2016 - Dec 2022 · 6 y 10 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Technical Test Lead at Infosys, Dec 2007 - Feb 2017 · 9 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, . Test Planning & Strategy Define test objectives, scope, approach, and deliverables. Estimate test effort, resources, and timelines. Create and maintain test documentation (test plan, test strategy, traceability matrix). 2. Team Leadership & Coordination Assign tasks, review progress, and resolve blockers for QA team members. Conduct training/knowledge-sharing sessions. Act as a mentor for junior testers and automation engineers. Foster collaboration between QA, Development, DevOps, and Business teams. 3. Test Execution & Management Oversee functional, regression, integration, system, UAT, and automation testing. Ensure test cases are prepared, reviewed, and executed with proper defect logging. Track test execution progress and manage defect lifecycle. Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices. 4. Reporting & Communication Provide daily/weekly test reports to stakeholders. Highlight risks, bottlenecks, and quality concerns proactively. Maintain dashboards with test metrics (defect density, coverage, pass/fail trends). 5. Continuous Improvement Drive adoption of automation to reduce manual efforts. Introduce process improvements (shift-left testing, CI/CD integration, Agile/DevOps practices). Ensure compliance with organizational QA policies and standards.

Education

Master's degree, Computer Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad