Dharesh Kiran M

• Smart TV Automation: Developed robust end-to-end automation test suites using Playwright and TypeScript tailored for VIZIO smart TV applications.
• AI Integration: Implemented AI-driven testing tools to enhance visual regression analysis, optimize script generation, and reduce test flakiness across TV UI layouts.
• Domain Validation: Executed comprehensive functional and performance testing on physical VIZIO devices and emulators to ensure seamless video streaming and UI/UX consistency.
• CI/CD & Debugging: Integrated automated suites into CI/CD pipelines for rapid feedback on VIZIO OS updates, collaborating with developers to isolate and debug embedded software issues.

Client – Siemens Gamesa

• Designed and developed end-to-end UI automation scripts using Playwright with Typescript, ensuring cross-browser compatibility
• Built and maintained scalable automation frameworks using Page Object Model (POM) and reusable utilities to improve test maintainability and reduce script duplication.
• Implemented API automation and validation using Playwright’s request library also with Rest assured with Java
• Integrated automation suite with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins / GitHub Actions for scheduled and on-demand test execution.
• Performed parallel test execution and optimized test performance, reducing execution time significantly using Playwright’s built-in parallelism.
• Generated detailed test reports using tools like Allure Report and analyzed failures with screenshots, videos, and trace logs.
• Collaborated with developers and QA teams in Agile/Scrum environment, participated in sprint planning, defect tracking, and root cause analysis.

• Designed and developed UI automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java to validate core banking functionalities such as Funds Transfer, Account Summary, Bill Payments, and Transaction History.
• Implemented the Page Object Model (POM) and Data-Driven Framework for script reusability and maintainability.
• Used BDD Cucumber to convert business requirements into readable feature files and automate test execution using Java and Selenium/Rest Assured.
• Designed and wrote test automation scripts for testing new or existing software using specialised tools and frameworks.
• Performed regression testing for multiple banking modules after each deployment to ensure application stability.
• Automated end-to-end banking workflows including user login → transaction initiation → verification → logout scenarios.
• Validated UI elements, input fields, and form validations across browsers using cross-browser testing with Selenium Grid.
• Logged and tracked defects in JIRA, collaborated with developers for issue resolution.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives) to ensure smooth testing cycles.
• Prioritised and executed tests based on different criteria, meeting milestone targets and delivery timelines.

• Hands-on experience in automating web applications using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG.
• Developed and maintained robust automation frameworks using Page Object Model (POM) and Hybrid Framework approaches.
• Automated key UI workflows including form validations, navigation, and data-driven scenarios.
• Involved in requirement analysis and identifying automation candidates for new features.
• Developed data-driven scripts using Excel/CSV files for test input and verification.
• Performed smoke, regression, and sanity testing in every sprint and release cycle.
• Wrote detailed test scenarios and cases, accurately logging errors and defects in comprehensive test reports.
• Managed a repository of reusable test scripts, facilitating efficient test execution across multiple projects.