Shailesh Ugile — QA Manager

Accomplished and results-driven Senior QA Automation Lead Engineer with 11+ years of progressive experience in both automation and manual testing across diverse platforms—Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), API, and Database environments. Adept at test planning, design, and execution with a solid understanding of the SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Proficient in creating robust test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, Appium, TestNG, Maven, Cucumber (BDD), and REST Assured, ensuring scalable and maintainable test suites. Hands-on experience in automating complex workflows across platforms including cross-browser and cross-device validations. Skilled in conducting various types of testing such as smoke, sanity, functional, usability (GUI), input domain, behavioral, compatibility, globalization, intersystem, recovery, system integration, and End-to-End (E2E) regression testing. Demonstrated expertise in mobile automation for iOS and Android platforms, integrating Appium with cloud platforms like AWS Device Farm to support scalable testing across real devices. Well-versed in Dockerized execution environments and automating deployments through GitHub, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline. Extensive experience managing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless test execution and feedback loops. Recognized for delivering POC-driven solutions, including performance testing frameworks with Apache JMeter, identifying system bottlenecks, and ensuring high-performance standards. Recently led an innovative initiative to build a GenAI-powered Bug Generator tool, leveraging AI/ML capabilities to streamline bug prediction and defect creation in early testing stages. Highly skilled in mentoring and leading QA teams—conducting technical training sessions, defining QA strategy, and participating in client calls and UAT cycles. Known for a sharp analytical mindset, problem-solving acumen, and commitment to delivering high-quality, defect-free software under aggressive timelines. Always exploring new tools, trends, and frameworks to continuously improve QA processes and uphold the highest standards in software quality engineering.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior QA Automation Engineer with expertise in software quality assurance and automation testing.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 11 yrs 9 mos