Sumit Bijlani
Pune
Summary
QA Test Lead with 12+ years of experience in manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and enterprise applications. Proven track record in managing end-to-end QA processes, including test planning, defect management, and release validation. Expertise in agile methodologies and automation tools such as Playwright, Postman, and cross-browser testing. Skilled in utilizing AI tools for test case generation and QA reporting, ensuring high-quality software delivery with minimal defects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Software Quality Engineer
CES Limited
08.2021 - Current
Projects:
1. Niagara Bottling – ARCH Platform
Domain: Beverage Manufacturing / Logistics / Asset Monitoring
- Worked on enterprise applications related to asset monitoring, ticket management, analytics, and operationalworkflows.
- Performed Web, Mobile, API, and Tablet device testing.
- Validated complex workflows, dashboards, user roles, notifications, filters, and reporting modules.
- Conducted regression testing and release validation across QA, UAT, Staging, and Production environments.
- Collaborated closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure timely releases.
- Participated in Playwright automation discussions and QA process improvements.
2. Helena
Domain: Agriculture
- Worked on agriculture-based applications focused on agronomy solutions and sustainability initiatives.
- Prepared and executed functional and regression test cases.
- Coordinated with stakeholders for requirement clarification and QA reporting.
- Performed end-to-end validation for application workflows and enhancements.
QA Test Lead
Altimetrik Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
05.2016 - 07.2017
Senior Software Test Engineer
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
02.2015 - 05.2016
Quality Engineer
Extentia Information Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
03.2014 - 11.2014
Test Engineer
Hunka Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bhopal
10.2009 - 01.2014
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Barkatullah University
Bhopal, MP01-2010
Skills
- Manual Testing
- AI-Assisted Testing (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity)
- Functional Testing
- Automation Testing using Playwright
- End-to-end validation
- API Testing using Postman & Bruno
- UAT
- Team Leadership and Mentoring
- QA Metrics & Reporting
- Agile/Scrum
- Mobile Application Testing
Awards
- Employee of the Quarter - Q3, 2022
- Game Changer Award - Recognized for exceptional contribution to QA delivery and process improvement, 2023
- Employee of the Year - 2024
- Talent Sculptors - Leader Lanuchpad Program 2025
- Harappa Leadership Development Program 2022
Organization Resposibilities
- Introduced AI-driven automation initiatives using TestProject and Playwright to enhance QA efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Promoted the adoption of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity for test case creation, defect analysis, documentation, and productivity improvement.
- Mentored QA team members on effectively leveraging AI tools in manual testing, improving testing quality and overall efficiency.
- Conducted multiple Knowledge Sharing Sessions (KSS) / Continuous Development Programs (CDPs) to upskill QA team members on emerging QA technologies and best practices.
Timeline
Lead Software Quality Engineer
CES Limited
08.2021 - Current
QA Test Lead
Altimetrik Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 07.2017
Senior Software Test Engineer
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
02.2015 - 05.2016
Quality Engineer
Extentia Information Technology Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 11.2014
Test Engineer
Hunka Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2009 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Barkatullah University