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Praful Kumar Bheemanathi

Senior Automation Test Engineer
Hyderabad

Summary

QA Engineer with 6.7 years of experience in manual and API testing, specializing in delivering high-quality, reliable software in agile environments. Experienced in automation using Selenium (Java) with around 1 year of hands-on implementation. Currently advancing expertise in Playwright with TypeScript, focusing on building scalable, efficient, and maintainable automation frameworks aligned with modern testing standards. Known for strong ownership as a sole QA, driving end-to-end testing, sprint planning, and cross-team collaboration. Leverages AI tools to accelerate test design, maximize coverage, and improve productivity, ensuring faster and more reliable releases.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Automation Test Engineer

COFORGE
06.2022 - Current

Projects :

  • DJJ (David J Joseph) on Dynamic365
  • Ivanti.Inc., on Salesforce

Roles & Responsibilities :

  • Automated test cases for Salesforce Classic and Lightning platforms, improving test coverage and reducing manual testing effort across release cycles.
  • Developed and executed automated test scripts using the BDD framework to validate end-to-end workflows in SAP applications, ensuring business-critical processes functioned as expected.
  • Analyzed and documented defects identified during smoke testing, recognized recurring failure patterns, investigated root causes, and tracked issues through to timely resolution.
  • Partnered with development teams to verify bug fixes and conduct re-testing, confirming software stability before advancing to further testing phases.
  • Led root cause investigations for failed regression tests, identifying system-wide impacts introduced by recent code changes and escalating critical findings to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize defects, delivered detailed defect reports, and monitored resolution progress to preserve software integrity post-deployment.
  • Participated in onshore and offshore daily standup calls to gather requirements, clarify acceptance criteria, and stay aligned on newly introduced features.
  • Performed functional and regression testing across multiple release cycles, validating feature behavior against business requirements and identifying deviations early in the test cycle.
  • Conducted diverse testing types including functional, regression, and smoke testing to ensure overall application quality and readiness for production.
  • Tested Ivy AI capabilities integrated with ChatGPT, including DALL·E 3 and Highspot plugins, validating outputs against primary business requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Automated test scripts for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 application using the Insta platform, an AI-powered test automation tool, streamlining the overall testing process across the project.
  • Designed and implemented keyword-driven test frameworks within the Insta platform to perform Selenium-based actions on the D365 client application, improving reusability and maintainability of test scripts.
  • Actively contributed to the technology migration of the Insta platform from Selenium to Playwright, re-validating existing test suites against the D365 application to ensure consistent behavior post-migration.
  • Conducted mobile and Windows application testing within the Insta platform, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and consistent functionality across multiple environments.
  • Leveraged the AI-powered script generation feature within Insta to convert manual test cases into automated test scripts through intelligent prompting, significantly reducing the time required for test automation authoring.

Software Test Engineer

UST
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Owned end-to-end QA activities as a sole QA, ensuring adherence to robust testing processes, achieving high test coverage, and minimizing production defects.
  • Validated complex business workflows across multiple modules including Management Reason, Care Team, Care Plan, Member Overview, Medications, Communications, Health Charts, Questionnaires, Referrals, and Utilization Management within the HIP application.
  • Actively participated in sprint planning by providing accurate estimations based on scope, priorities, and team capacity, ensuring realistic delivery commitments.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and product owners to clearly understand requirements, resolve ambiguities, and ensure readiness before test execution.
  • Designed and developed detailed test scenarios and test cases with strong functional and edge case coverage, improving overall test effectiveness.
  • Performed comprehensive testing including Functional, Integration, Regression, UAT, Smoke, Sanity, and Production validation to ensure high-quality releases.
  • Demonstrated completed user stories to stakeholders and ensured proper sign-off before promoting features to production.
  • Worked closely with developers to understand system behavior, ensure complete validation, and accelerate defect resolution cycles.
  • Logged, tracked, and managed defects in Jira with detailed analysis; ensured efficient reproduction, retesting, and closure of issues.
  • Identified defect patterns and implemented preventive measures to reduce recurring issues and improve product stability.
  • Investigated production issues, replicated defects in lower environments (SIT/Staging), and performed regression testing post-fix.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to arrange test data and ensure seamless testing across environments.
  • Utilized SQL for data validation, test data preparation, and backend verification; supported business users across Training, SIT, and Staging environments.
  • Performed API testing using Postman to validate backend services, request/response handling, and system integrations.
  • Executed production smoke testing during releases and acted as a key point of contact to ensure smooth deployments and quick issue resolution.
  • Handled ad-hoc testing requests from multiple teams, providing timely support and maintaining quality standards.
  • Continuously focused on improving testing efficiency, reducing rework, and enhancing overall product quality.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Aurora Scientific Technological Research Academy
Hyderabad
04.2001 - 05.2017

Skills

Manual Testing

Awards

  • Recognized with three USTAR awards for consistent high-quality deliverables and outstanding performance.
  • Honored with an Impact Award by the business for driving improvements in QA processes and enhancing overall product quality.
  • Received client appreciation for ensuring seamless production releases and stable feature functionality during peak hours.

Personal Information

Timeline

Senior Automation Test Engineer

COFORGE
06.2022 - Current

Software Test Engineer

UST
09.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Aurora Scientific Technological Research Academy
04.2001 - 05.2017
Praful Kumar BheemanathiSenior Automation Test Engineer