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Praveen Surya D

Summary

Results-driven QA Automation Engineer and Product Contributor with 2.5+ years of experience at Tekion. Skilled in developing Python-based automation frameworks, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and driving key product innovations. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to launch features that improved user engagement and generated multimillion-dollar revenue. Actively transitioning toward Product/AI-focused roles with strong foundation in coding and market analysis.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Test Engineer Intern

Tekion
Chennai
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Designed and executed manual and automated test cases for new product launches.
  • Contributed to the automation of regression suites, reducing cycle time, and enhancing release predictability.
  • Conducted exploratory testing to ensure data-driven accuracy across platforms and devices.

Associate Automation QA Engineer

Tekion
Chennai
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Developed and maintained Selenium + Pytest automation frameworks for UI validation across products.
  • Created comprehensive test case documentation, aligning with product KPIs, and sprint goals.
  • Collaborated with developers and PMs to ensure full test and edge-case coverage, improving defect detection rates.
  • Executed tests across web, desktop, and mobile platforms, ensuring data consistency and cross-platform reliability.

Automation QA Engineer 1

Tekion
Chennai
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed automated API testing scripts using Python (Pytest) and Postman, validating complex SaaS workflows.
  • Led automation sprints, driving a significant reduction in manual effort through scalable script design and reuse.
  • Built and integrated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, ensuring rapid, quality-driven releases. Collaborated cross-functionally to define testing roadmaps, and authored detailed, data-backed test plans.
  • Trained and mentored three interns, building foundational skills in automation and test data analysis.
  • Participated in feature handoffs and worked closely with product and dev teams to ensure data integrity and coverage.

Education

B.E - Biomedical-Engineering (7.9CGPA)

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
Chennai
07-2022

Skills

  • Python
  • SQL and Databases
  • Pytest (Framework)
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Market Research
  • Advanced MSExcel
  • Product management
  • Product Life cycle
  • JIRA, Confluence
  • c
  • Javascript
  • Reactjs
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Jenkins
  • CI/CD Pipeline
  • Data structures, algorithms

Product Contributions from QA Engineer

  • Led QA efforts for high-impact modules: Customer Management, Vendor Management, Global Search, and Customer Merge.
  • Proposed and validated product enhancements, like Transaction History and Customer 360 View, contribute to $3M+ annual revenue
  • Recommended enhancements to data fields and customer attributes to better align with business KPIs and analytics requirements
  • Acted as a liaison between QA, product, and engineering teams, enabling faster development cycles and data-focused feature validation
  • Delivered first-of-its-kind features in the automotive SaaS space, supporting Tekion’s innovation edge.

Acheivements

  • Participated in Tekion Hackathon(Teknovation-2024) - Build the Tekion Auction platform and finalised in the Top 10 category where our idea helped the organization to raise revenue around 3 Billion Dollars.
  • Secured the Third spot in Smart India Hackathon(SIH) - Where we Innovate the 3D- design prototype for Amputees Irrespective of age using Carbon Fibre material
  • Winner Tekion Cricket Premier league(TCPL-2024)

Timeline

Automation QA Engineer 1

Tekion
01.2024 - Current

Associate Automation QA Engineer

Tekion
11.2022 - 12.2023

Software Test Engineer Intern

Tekion
07.2022 - 10.2022

B.E - Biomedical-Engineering (7.9CGPA)

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering

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