VINITHA JANANI S

Chennai

Summary

Results-driven Senior Automation and Quality Engineer with over 5 years of specialized experience in automation testing, UI testing, API testing, and system validation across embedded, aviation, and enterprise software sectors. Proven track record in developing robust automation frameworks and integrating CI/CD processes within Agile QA environments. Successfully automated over 5,000 system, integration, and regression scenarios, achieving nearly 100% coverage in critical modules while significantly minimizing manual effort and production defects. Expertise in real-time control systems and aviation software testing, with a strong interest in AI-assisted testing methodologies and readiness to relocate to the UAE for new opportunities.

Overview

years of professional experience

Languages

Work History

Senior Automation Engineer

KONE Elevators India Pvt. Ltd.

06.2022 - Current

Lead automation and validation for real-time embedded elevator control systems used in global deployments.
Designed and maintained end-to-end automation frameworks using Robot Framework and Python.
Automated 4000+ system, integration, and regression test scenarios achieving near-100% coverage.
Reduced manual testing effort by ~70% through reusable automation libraries.
Performed UI workflow testing, API validation, and system-level verification.
Built and maintained HIL / IoT test environments using Beckhoff I/O modules.
Integrated automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Awarded ACE Performer for automation leadership and continuous improvement.

Programming Analyst – QA & Testing (Aviation Domain)

Ramco Systems

06.2021 - 06.2022

Worked on aviation enterprise software for airline and MRO operations.
Performed regression, integration, and data validation testing.
Validated REST APIs, backend logic, databases, and UI workflows.
Executed test cases and supported Agile release cycles.

Software Test Developer – Intern

KONE Elevator ITEC

08.2020 - 06.2021

Automated test scripts for embedded control platforms.
Assisted in defect analysis and system validation.

Education

M.Tech (Integrated) - Software Engineering

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

Vellore

01.2021

Skills

Automation Testing: Robot Framework, PyTest, Selenium, TestNG

Programming & Scripting: Python, Java, SQL, Groovy

UI Testing: Selenium-based UI workflows, functional & regression validation

API & Backend Testing: REST APIs, Postman, database & business logic validation

CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Artifactory

Interests

Automation framework design, AI tools for testing, Travelling

CERTIFICATIONS & ACTIVITIES

IBM DEV Workshop – Application Development
Guest Care Coordinator – Riviera International Fest, VIT
Club Coordinator – Health Club & Mozilla Firefox Club, VIT

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