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Priyanka BONAM

Automation Test Lead | Scrum Master | Automation Framework Expert
Hyderabad

Summary

Dedicated Automation Test Lead with over 10 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, and project leadership. Expert in web automation, performance testing, and load testing with tools like Selenium, Playwright (TypeScript), JMeter, and Azure DevOps. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, developing robust test frameworks, and driving agile practices as a Scrum Master. Skilled in enhancing software reliability, optimizing testing processes, and fostering collaboration to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation Test Lead

DAIMLER Truck Innovation Centre
11.2024 - Current

Situation: Faced with the challenge of stabilizing automation frameworks for high-load applications in a fast-paced environment.
Task: Lead multiple teams to implement and stabilize automation frameworks, ensuring performance reliability.
Action:

  • Designed and executed automated test cases in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Set up and managed Azure DevOps pipelines, streamlining CI/CD testing processes.
  • Implemented performance testing frameworks using JMeter to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Conducted shop floor walkthroughs to understand operational frameworks and gather team requirements.
    Result: Improved application scalability and responsiveness, reducing performance issues by 30% and enhancing overall software reliability.

Test Lead

Tech Mahindra
05.2022 - 11.2023

Situation: Leading QA efforts for complex projects with tight deadlines and high customer expectations.
Task: Oversee QA processes, manage change requests, and ensure high-quality product delivery.
Action:

  • Led a QA team of five, driving the full testing lifecycle from planning to delivery.
  • Collaborated with onsite teams to ensure alignment with product goals and quality standards.
  • Published detailed test reports, tracking plans, results, and unresolved issues for continuous improvement.
    Result: Enhanced defect detection rates by 25% and improved overall team efficiency, reducing the time to market by 15%.

Test Specialist

IBM Pvt Ltd
09.2019 - 05.2022

Situation: Need to reduce manual testing efforts while maintaining high-quality standards.
Task: Develop automation frameworks and proof of concepts (POCs) to support agile development.
Action:

  • Created robust automation frameworks, leveraging Selenium, Playwright with TypeScript, and JMeter.
  • Analyzed applications for automation potential, significantly reducing manual testing.
    Result: Reduced manual testing efforts by 40%, leading to faster release cycles and improved application reliability.

Product Engineer

Symphony Retail AI
03.2018 - 09.2019

Situation: Required automation solutions to improve testing across multiple domains.
Task: Automate manual test cases and implement effective test strategies.
Action:

  • Automated existing test cases, improving regression test efficiency.
  • Mapped client requirements to drive automation strategies for project releases.
    Result: Improved test coverage and reduced regression testing time by 30%.

Product Engineer

Harman Connected Services
04.2014 - 03.2018

Situation: Conducting testing for retail applications with varying complexity.
Task: Ensure application compatibility and robust performance through comprehensive testing.
Action:

  • Automated regression test cases for compatibility across different domains.
  • Verified application workflows against expected business flows.
    Result: Enhanced product quality, reducing post-release defects by 20%.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Aditya College of Engineering
04.2001 -

Skills

Automation Tools: Selenium, Playwright (TypeScript), JMeter, Postman, Cucumber

Programming Languages: Java, TypeScript, SQL

Frameworks & Tools: TestNG, JUnit, GitHub, Azure DevOps, JIRA/Confluence

Testing Types: Regression Testing, Performance Testing, Load Testing

Agile & Scrum: Scrum Master experience, Agile project management

Timeline

Automation Test Lead

DAIMLER Truck Innovation Centre
11.2024 - Current

Test Lead

Tech Mahindra
05.2022 - 11.2023

Test Specialist

IBM Pvt Ltd
09.2019 - 05.2022

Product Engineer

Symphony Retail AI
03.2018 - 09.2019

Product Engineer

Harman Connected Services
04.2014 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Aditya College of Engineering
04.2001 -
Priyanka BONAMAutomation Test Lead | Scrum Master | Automation Framework Expert