Premkumar A
Chennai
Summary
Staff Engineer in Quality Engineering with 10+ years of deep expertise in automation testing, specializing in cutting‑edge tools like Playwright and Selenium. Proven success in architecting scalable automation frameworks and embedding quality‑first principles into CI/CD pipelines across diverse tech environments. Adept at leveraging Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Agents, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to drive intelligent test case generation, workflow optimization, and AI‑driven QA innovation. Skilled in Agent Build and Skill Build methodologies, with strong problem‑solving abilities, mentoring experience, and a track record of fostering cross‑functional collaboration to deliver reliable, high‑impact software solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Engineer
Altimetrik
05.2021 - Current
- Developed and deployed AI agents to automate repetitive QA workflows, accelerating regression testing.
- Spearheaded the creation of advanced automation scripts using Playwright, demonstrating a deep understanding of the tool's features to address intricate testing scenarios.
- Spearheaded initiatives to optimize testing processes, maximizing efficiency and effectiveness of Playwright automation scripts.
- Oversaw the execution of complex test scenarios, utilizing Playwright's capabilities to ensure comprehensive coverage of critical business processes.
- Collaborated with development teams to integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline, ensuring efficient and reliable test execution.
- Applied Gen AI techniques to auto-generate intelligent test cases, improving test coverage and efficiency.
- Integrated MCP for advanced workflow automation and intelligent test execution.
- Leveraged Agent Build and Skill Build methodologies to enhance automation capabilities and streamline test orchestration.
- Implemented continuous process improvement initiatives within automation testing team, optimizing workflows.
- Proactively identified and addressed challenges in the testing process, utilizing strong problem-solving skills to resolve issues promptly.
Consultant QA Engineer
Virtusa
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Prepared and executed comprehensive test cases, ensuring coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
- Implemented and maintained automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver and Maven.
- Automated test cases and executed them in sequential and parallel modes using the TestNG framework, increasing testing efficiency.
- Utilized automation tools and technologies to ensure comprehensive test coverage, contributing to improved software quality.
- Tracked and managed defects using Jira, enhancing communication between development and testing teams.
- Successfully handled Shadow DOM elements and exceptions, addressing challenges associated with complex web structures.
- Utilized XPath for effective identification and interaction with web elements in automated test scripts.
- Integrated extent reports with the Page Object Model (POM) for comprehensive and visually appealing test reports.
- Actively participated in code reviews and collaborated with the development team to enhance code quality.
Senior Executive
MSC Technology
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Led planning, scheduling, and task assignment for junior QA team members, ensuring timely test coverage and enhancing overall team efficiency.
- Prepared, reviewed, and executed comprehensive test cases, both manual and automated using Coded UI.
- Automated test result exports to Excel, maintaining accurate tracking of execution status and outcomes to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Reported defects with detailed analysis and verified fixes through targeted retesting across multiple build cycles.
- Identified and maintained a suite of regression test cases, safeguarding product stability and minimizing risk of defects in production.
Education
B.Tech/B.E. - Electrical and Electronics
RMD Engineering College
Chennai04-2014
Skills
- Playwright Automation
- TypeScript
- Selenium Automation
- Java
- JavaScript
- Generative AI
- AI Agents
- Large Language Models
- MCP
- Agent Build
- Skill Build
- C#
- SQL API Testing
- Agile
- Cucumber
- GIT
- JIRA
- Manual Testing
- Maven
- Page Object Model
- Salesforce
- Service Now
- Testng
- Webdriver
- XPath
- Pega Testing
- Rest Assured
- Postman
- Putty
- WebLogic Server
- Swagger
Certification
- Certified Professional Selenium Tester (CPST)
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Timeline
Staff Engineer
Altimetrik
05.2021 - Current
Consultant QA Engineer
Virtusa
04.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Executive
MSC Technology
04.2015 - 04.2019
B.Tech/B.E. - Electrical and Electronics
RMD Engineering College