Yasin Raza
Kolkata
Summary
Dynamic Test Manager and Automation architect with proven leadership in Python projects and AI-driven automation. Successfully led a 20-member team, enhancing operational efficiency through strategic portfolio management and framework migration.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Manager
PwC India
kolkata
04.2025 - Current
- Led AI-enabled automation migration across multiple projects, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Executed a Python upskilling program, transitioning functional testers to automation team.
- Managed portfolio of 20 team members, delivering high-quality project outcomes.
- Acted as the primary contact for challenges and support in Python projects.
- Developed and shared learning materials to enhance team upskilling initiatives.
- Participated actively in team discussions in the technical interview panel and managed the onboarding of bench candidates.
Test Automation Architect
PwC India
kolkata
01.2022 - Current
- Established Playwright test framework for multiple projects, streamlining test execution across teams.
- Migrated Selenium web automation framework to Playwright, achieving 100% stability and reducing execution time by 50%.
- Developed reusable Python package of UI and API automation for new projects, accelerating framework setup and enhancing consistency.
- Established autonomous CI/CD pipeline to trigger test execution automatically upon deployment, eliminating manual intervention.
- Enhanced simple pytest HTML report into a detailed version with logs and video attachments for better analysis.
- Implemented versioning strategy to manage tests across 12 environments, ensuring automation triggers match deployed commit IDs.
- Updated Azure DevOps test plan automatically to track continuous status of each test case during pipeline runs.
- Built Robot Framework for API automation, addressing GraphQL endpoints and integrating complex scenarios.
- Collaborated on SpecFlow C# Selenium test automation framework development.
- Created custom MCP tools for failed pipeline test analyzer dashboard, displaying total failures and AI-generated reasons.
- Developed AI agents with supporting skills in Cursor to autonomously execute automation scripts.
- Conducted proof of concept (POC) for various automation tools and libraries as part of organizational Center of Excellence activities.
- Participated in consulting activities including developing requests for proposals and providing project estimations.
IT Analyst
TCS
kolkata
03.2016 - 01.2022
- Executed test automation for e-commerce project using Selenium with Java for web automation and Rest Assured for API automation, improving test coverage and reducing manual effort.
- Developed a tool to identify less stable tests from regression based on daily reports, enhancing reliability of the testing process.
- Conducted SAP automation utilizing UFT to streamline testing processes, contributing to overall project timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics
Giet Gunupur
Odisha05-2015
Skills
- Test automation tools: Playwright, Selenium,Pytest,Cucumber,Specflow,TestNg
- Programming proficiency in Python, C#, Java, JavaScript
- API automation techniques with Robot Framework and Request Library
- CI/CD processes implementation
- AI integration strategies
- Test management
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Udemy certification on Agentic AI using Langchain.
- Udemy certification on Agentic AI using AutoGen.
- Udemy certification on Selenium with Python.
- Udemy certification on Cypress with JavaScript.
Accomplishments
- Received a certificate of appreciation from the client for consistent quality delivery.
- Received certification from XLRI for the Leadership Education and Development program.
- Top Performer STAR Award from the PwC India director.
Affiliations
- I love singing and always actively participated in every college or corporate events
- I am passionate about cricket and always played for college or corporate team
Timeline
Test Manager
PwC India
04.2025 - Current
Test Automation Architect
PwC India
01.2022 - Current
IT Analyst
TCS
03.2016 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics
Giet Gunupur