SHRIMAN NARAYAN MISHRA
R&D Lead / AI Automation Engineer
Bengaluru
Work Preference
Summary
Innovative R&D Lead and AI Automation Engineer with over 10 years of experience bridging full-stack automation, data engineering, and intelligent systems architecture. Proven track record of transitioning legacy automation infrastructures into autonomous ecosystems using Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and selfhealing pipelines. Expert at managing cross-functional global teams, delivering high-impact R&D, and implementing scalable production-grade AI frameworks.
Overview
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4
Certifications
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Research Engineer (SDET Lead)
LG Soft India
09.2024 - Current
- Developed an LLM-orchestrated RAG system utilizing document embeddings for predictive module stability.
- Co-developed an AI-driven exploratory navigation tool to speed up runtime testing via predictive UI interaction models.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing time-to-market for key projects and solutions.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction, implementing changes that resulted in significant savings without compromising quality or performance.
Senior Technical Lead
Comviva Technologies
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Led a cross-functional product validation and automation team, implementing Agile strategies that streamlined delivery pipelines and improved project delivery timelines by 15%.
- Developed an end-to-end automation framework and AI-enabled self-healing technology to predict locator changes, reducing maintenance rework by 50%, testing time by 30%, and manual debugging by 25% through automated reporting dashboards.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop scalable software solutions, enhancing product performance and reliability.
- Guided architectural design initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, and client requirements.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering skill development, and improving team productivity through knowledge sharing.
Lead Engineer / Senior Automation Engineer
Quest Global
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Developed a cross-platform data validation library for extracting and validating Modbus data for Schneider Electric, reducing regression time by 45 days across 16 devices.
- Utilized CI/CD pipelines and TestComplete for Power Monitoring applications, cutting manual script execution effort by 40%.
- Led cross-functional teams in the design and development of innovative engineering solutions.
- Oversaw project timelines, ensuring alignment with client requirements, and quality standards.
Senior Software Test Engineer
Foray Software Private Limited
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Automated banking applications using Tricentis TOSCA and Rally, reducing regression time by 40%, and increasing product efficiency by 25% for the client 'World Pay'.
- Led automated testing initiatives to enhance software quality, and reduce regression time by 40%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, document, and resolve defects efficiently.
Software Automation Engineer
Juntrax Solutions
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Developed an end-to-end automation framework from scratch using Jenkins, Python, Robot Framework, and Selenium, yielding a 45% reduction in manual effort.
- Designed and implemented automation solutions using Python and Robot Framework to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins and Git for streamlined code integration.
- Led cross-functional teams in identifying automation opportunities, resulting in improved process workflows.
Testing Engineer
Vibrant Info
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Led the development of end-to-end testing processes and automation environments, resulting in a 35% increase in product delivery speed through the integration of Agile methodologies to optimize workflows and shorten feedback cycles.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure software quality and functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, document, and resolve defects efficiently.
- Automated regression testing processes use industry-standard tools to enhance testing efficiency.
Software Tester / QA Engineer
Guru-G Learning Labs
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Developed and implemented product testing tools and validation processes for apps and websites, resulting in a 40% reduction in software bugs.
- Designed and executed test plans for software applications to ensure quality and functionality.
- Collaborated with development teams to refine requirements and improve overall testing processes.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Woolf University
San Francisco, California, US 04.2001 -
Master of Technology (M.Tech) - Computer Science & Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bhopal, India01-2021
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science & Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bhopal, India01-2016
Skills
AI/ML orchestration : Agentic AI, RAG, Langchain, MCP, Text Embeddings
Test automation frameworks : Robot Framework, Playwright, Selenium, TestComplete, Tosca, Katalon, RPA
Backend data engineering : Python, SQL, FastAPI, Google BigQuery, ETL Pipelines, Data Vectorization
DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Jenkins (CI/CD), Git, GitHub, GitLab, AWS, GCP
IoT & Protocols: Zigbee, Modbus, ION Protocol, TCP/IP, Hardware Testbeds, webOS TV Board
Leadership & Management: Team Leadership, Agile/Scrum, Project & Resource Management, ROI, RCA & Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Selected for an on-site deployment to Magok and Pyeongtaek, South Korea, driving cross-border innovation and aligning technical architecture with global TV SDET Team.
- Project nominated for Annual Tech Innovation.
- Nominated for the Annual Innovation Award at Comviva for implementing an AI self-healing server with RPA.
- Promoted to Lead Engineer at Quest Global for developing critical Modbus device data extraction libraries.
- Received a direct LinkedIn recommendation from the CEO of Juntrax Solutions for successful end-to-end automation deployment.
Certification
Automation Specialist Level 1 & Level 2
Project
- Yulu Micro-Mobility Demand Analysis: Analyzed critical demand drivers for Yulu's shared electric cycles by conducting exploratory data analysis and rigorous statistical hypothesis testing (t-test, ANOVA, Chi-Square), delivering data-backed optimization insights.
- Local LLM Based Browser Extension: Developed a browser extension based on local LLM setup to help in analysis, data extraction, browser window chat, and summarization of content within a secure network, leading to increase in daily work efficiency by 40% for validation team.
- AI Based Auto-Recovery System: Developed an Agentic AI Automation System for monitoring of execution events and real time recovery for execution failure of software as well as hardware using local LLM, RAG & MCP concepts.
- webOS Platform Intelligence: Designed & developed intelligent AI enabled test automation tool tasked with monitoring active lab testbeds & executions. Also developed Agentic Recovery System executing automatic recovery routines for hardware & software layer errors (network drops, board freezes, flashing faults).
- Center of Excellence (CoE): Established and managed a specialized R&D team using Automation, AI & Data Analytics and Visualization Tools (Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Grafana) to enhance knowledge pipelines and engineering outcomes.
- EcoStruxure (Schneider Electric): Deployed automation environment setups and test frameworks for power monitoring tools. Managed end-to-end test reporting and analytical tracking to accurately map defect behavior patterns, drastically boosting testing productivity and reliability.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Research Engineer (SDET Lead)
LG Soft India
09.2024 - Current
Senior Technical Lead
Comviva Technologies
07.2023 - 09.2024
Lead Engineer / Senior Automation Engineer
Quest Global
09.2020 - 07.2023
Senior Software Test Engineer
Foray Software Private Limited
06.2019 - 07.2020
Software Automation Engineer
Juntrax Solutions
01.2019 - 05.2019
Testing Engineer
Vibrant Info
10.2017 - 01.2019
Software Tester / QA Engineer
Guru-G Learning Labs
07.2016 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Woolf University
04.2001 -
Master of Technology (M.Tech) - Computer Science & Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science & Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya