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IMMANVEL ANTHUVAN

Automation Test Lead
Bangalore,

Summary

Diligent Automation Test Lead with strong background in leading automation projects. Successfully implemented automated solutions to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in scripting and programming, as well as in managing cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

10+ years of QA experience with 8+ years in Automation Testing using Selenium, BDD Cucumber, and Karate. - Proven leadership as an Automation Lead managing teams and delivering robust test automation solutions. - Expertise in API testing (Postman, Karate), Mobile app testing (Appium, SeeTest, real devices), and Web testing. - Hands-on experience with CI/CD using Jenkins, GitHub, and Agile practices. - Domain exposure: Banking, Payments, Healthcare (IoT), Retail. - Strong understanding of Agile ceremonies, test strategy, planning, and execution.

- Applied AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot prompts to streamline automation development, reduce manual effort, and improve overall productivity.

- Currently exploring Playwright for UI automation; familiar with core concepts and test scripting, though not yet applied in live projects.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation Test Lead

Qualitest
05.2022 - Current

Project: Philips IoT for Services

  • Led a team of 6 automation engineers, driving framework enhancements, reviewing code quality, and managing client communications to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
  • Customized and scaled the Karate framework to enable robust multi-environment and multi-region testing, supporting global release cycles.
  • Developed reusable components to accelerate script development and minimize long-term maintenance costs.
  • Spearheaded nightly sanity test execution in production and pre-production environments using GitHub Actions, enabling rapid defect identification.
  • Coordinated across all sprint teams, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners to prepare and validate Automation Script Validation Documents and Verification Specification Reports—critical compliance artifacts for production releases.
  • Collaborated closely with developers and DevOps teams to optimize automated test execution pipelines and integrate reporting into CI workflows.
  • Identified and implemented process improvements that delivered measurable cost savings and improved delivery efficiency.
  • Mentored junior team members on test strategy, script optimization, and automation standards, improving overall code quality.
  • Played an active role in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, representing QA leadership.

Mobile and Web Automation Developer

QualiTest
12.2021 - 04.2022

Project: KMART - KAS Services

  • Developed and maintained mobile and web automation scripts for each sprint using Appium and Selenium BDD Cucumber.
  • Coordinated with Agile team and presented sprint demos to the client.

Automation & Manual Tester

Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2015 - 12.2021

Key Projects:

  • Convatec (Salesforce/Dynamics 365)
  • Clydesdale Bank (UK Onsite)
  • Discover Financial Services

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Automated complex workflows using Selenium, BDD, Appium, SeeTest and POM.
  • Developed sprint automation, collaborated on defect triage.
  • Executed test scripts, logged defects and worked to resolve issues noted in testing process.
  • Collaborated with development team to diagnose and resolve software issues in a timely manner.
  • Reduced defect leakage by rigorously analyzing requirements and creating comprehensive test plans.

Education

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College
Puducherry

Skills

  • Selenium
  • Karate
  • GitHub Copilot
  • Appium
  • Playwright
  • Core Java
  • BDD/Cucumber
  • Jenkins
  • GitHub
  • Postman
  • Azure DevOps/TFS
  • Agile
  • Banking/Healthcare
  • Eclipse/Visual Studio Code
  • Kibana

Linkedin

www.linkedin.com/in/imm

anvel-anthuvan-256291a9

Timeline

Automation Test Lead

Qualitest
05.2022 - Current

Mobile and Web Automation Developer

QualiTest
12.2021 - 04.2022

Automation & Manual Tester

Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2015 - 12.2021

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College
IMMANVEL ANTHUVANAutomation Test Lead