Maheswari V - Lead Automation Engineer - IQVIA

Summary

Automation Lead with over 12 years of expertise in Automation and Manual Testing, dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative testing strategies. Proficient in advanced tools such as Python, Playwright, Selenium, and API testing frameworks like Postman and Rest Assured. Experience with cloud platforms including Azure and AWS to optimize automated testing processes within Agile teams. Strong foundation in Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, CI/CD practices, GitHub Copilot, Java, and SQL ensures delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Overview

12

years of professional experience

2

Certifications

1

Language

Work History

Automation Lead

IQVIA

02.2014 - Current

Spearheaded MI, LEXI, and NextGen MDM projects for healthcare clients like Roche and Novartis.
Developed and maintained advanced UI and API test automation frameworks using Python, Selenium, and Playwright.
Engineered comprehensive API testing suites with Postman, Rest Assured, SoapUI, and Swagger.
Orchestrated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and GitHub Copilot.
Managed end-to-end testing lifecycles in Agile/Scrum environments with JIRA, Testrail, and HP ALM fo r5 major product releases, ensuring on-time delivery on 100% of sprints.
Led process improvements and global teams to enhance software quality
Performed impact analysis and complex SQL validations for data integrity.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery, improving communication workflows and reducing cross-team blockers by 35%.

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

Kamaraj University

Madurai, India

01.2013

Skills

Languages & Frameworks: Playwright with Python, Selenium WebDriver

Tools: TestNG, Jenkins, Git & GitHub Copilot, JIRA

API & Platforms: Postman, Rest Assured, HP QC/ALM, WinSCP, S3

Key Achievements

Enhanced Test Speed

Improved test suite execution speed by 30% through optimized automation scripts

Increased Test Coverage

Achieved 95% test coverage on major MDM projects, boosting software reliability.

Defects Reduction

Reduced major release defects by 40% via effective integration of CI/CD pipelines.

Certification

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) | LinkedIn Learning | 2026-02-01

Timeline

Automation Lead

IQVIA

02.2014 - Current

Master of Computer Applications -

Kamaraj University