Suresh Ayyanna — Senior Software Engineer

Experienced Senior SDET | Automation & Manual Testing Expert | Agile Advocate | Quality Assurance Leader With over 8 years of hands-on experience in software development and testing, I specialize in both manual and automated testing, ensuring the highest quality standards for software products. My expertise lies in creating robust testing frameworks, optimizing testing processes, and leading QA teams to success. I am particularly skilled in Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, and CI/CD pipelines, with a strong background in Java and Python. Professional Highlights: Proven Leadership: Led a team at Greenway Health India to secure a $3.75M contract by exceeding client expectations and delivering under tight deadlines. Process Optimization: Achieved a 55% reduction in issue-related delays and a 20% decrease in reporting time through innovative testing processes. Automation Expertise: Developed custom test automation libraries and a Hybrid Automation Framework, significantly reducing test execution times by 60%. Mentorship & Training: Mentored over 20 new testers, increasing team efficiency by 25% and ensuring adherence to best practices. Agile Practitioner: Extensive experience in SAFe Agile and Scrum methodologies, facilitating seamless integration of testing into development cycles. Technical Skills: Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber, Jenkins, Maven Programming Languages: Java, Python Testing Methodologies: Manual Testing, API Testing, Performance Testing (JMeter) CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Git, GitHub Database: MySQL, Oracle Project Management: JIRA, Confluence, HP ALM, TestRail Domain Expertise: US Healthcare: Designed and executed test cases aligned with regulatory requirements, enhancing compliance and efficiency. Communication Media and Telecom (CMT): Managed comprehensive QA setups, from project initiation to deployment. I am passionate about driving quality and efficiency in software development, leveraging my skills to deliver impactful results in dynamic, fast-paced environments. My goal is to continue contributing to high-performing teams, ensuring the delivery of top-notch software solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. If you’re looking for a dedicated and experienced SDET to join your team or collaborate on a project, feel free to connect with me!

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Assurance expert in the Healthcare domain with strong automation skills.

Location: Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Experience: 10 yrs 4 mos

Skills

Quality Assurance
Us Healthcare
Test Automation

Career Highlights

Led a team to secure a $15M contract.
Achieved a 55% reduction in issue-related delays.
Developed a Hybrid Automation Framework reducing test times by 60%.

Work Experience

Greenway Health

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) (4 yrs 3 mos)

HID Global

Senior Test Automation Engineer (1 yr)

Philips

Senior Quality Engineer (1 yr 10 mos)

Accenture

Software Engineer (1 yr 3 mos)

Test Engineering Analyst (2 yrs 3 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at BMS Institute of Technology and Management

P.C.M.Cs at MARI MALLAPPA PU COLLEGE, MYSORE

B at ASHRAYA NEEL BAGH SCHOOL

Suresh Ayyanna

Senior Software Engineer

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India10 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led a team to secure a $15M contract.
Achieved a 55% reduction in issue-related delays.
Developed a Hybrid Automation Framework reducing test times by 60%.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Assurance expert in the Healthcare domain with strong automation skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

Quality AssuranceUs HealthcareTest Automation

Other Skills

AI-Powered QA: Prompt engineering in QAAPI Testing & Integration: PostmanSwaggerKarateTest Automation Frameworks (Hybrid: Selenium + Cucumber BDD)Python (Programming Language)Manual TestingSelenium web driver (TestNG, Maven, POM, Cucumber)API TestingPerformance TestingJenkinsLocalizationSQL (Database Testing)API Testing (Postman, Swagger)Database Testing (SQL, Oracle)

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Experience

10 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Greenway health

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Feb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Led a team that secured a $15M contract by exceeding client expectations and meeting tight deadlines.
Designed and implemented effective test cases aligned with US Healthcare requirements, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
Optimized documentation and reporting processes, reducing reporting time by 20%.
Mentored 20+ new testers and QA staff, increasing team efficiency by 25%.
Provided actionable insights to development teams, contributing to the successful early launch of multiple products.

AI-Powered QA: Prompt engineering in QAAPI Testing & Integration: PostmanSwaggerKarateQuality AssuranceUS Healthcare

Hid global

Senior Test Automation Engineer

Feb 2021 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

Built custom test automation libraries to boost reusability and simplify scripting across multiple projects.
Designed early issue-detection scenarios, cutting defect-related delays by 55%.
Led development of a Hybrid Framework (Selenium + Cucumber BDD), reducing test execution time by 60%.
Integrated automated regression tests into CI pipelines, accelerating feedback cycles and release readiness.
Created structured documentation for frameworks and processes, ensuring consistent QA practices and faster team onboarding.-

Test Automation Frameworks (Hybrid: Selenium + Cucumber BDD)Python (Programming Language)Test AutomationQuality Assurance

Philips

Senior Quality Engineer

Apr 2019 – Feb 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Executed over 6000 regression tests using a Selenium framework, identifying 20 minor and 7 major defects.
Organized and automated test cases, reducing execution time for full regression tests by 65%.
Improved the quality of stackable systems within two months, reducing the defect profile by 17%.
Led an initiative to create regression test suites for all systems, inducing a 45% reduction in testing time, allowing for faster production deployment.
Set up environments for executing automation locally and in Jenkins, checking build health on every developer-triggered build.
Participated in code review meetings, providing input on colleagues' automation code.
Skillset: Manual Testing, Selenium web driver (TestNG, Maven, POM, Cucumber), API Testing, Performance Testing, Jenkins, Localization, and i18N testing, SQL (Database Testing), AGILE Methodology.

Manual TestingSelenium web driver (TestNG, Maven, POM, Cucumber)API TestingPerformance TestingJenkinsLocalization+3

Accenture

2 roles

Software Engineer

Jan 2018 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

Testing Expertise: Manual Testing, API Testing (Postman, Swagger), Database Testing (SQL, Oracle)
Automation Skills: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, Page Object Model (POM), Worksoft
Development Methodologies: Agile, SAFe, Scrum, Waterfall, TDD (Test-Driven Development), BDD (Behavior-Driven Development)
Lifecycle Knowledge: STLC, SDLC, Bug Life Cycle, Defect Triage & RCA
Tools & Platforms: HP ALM/QC, TFS, JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins CI/CD, Git, GitHub

Manual TestingAPI Testing (Postman, Swagger)Database Testing (SQL, Oracle)Selenium WebDriverTestNGMaven+3

Test Engineering Analyst

Jan 2016 – Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Led end-to-end QA efforts from test planning to execution across Agile and Waterfall projects, contributing to faster and more reliable releases.
Designed and optimized robust automation frameworks using Selenium (TestNG, Maven, POM), improving test efficiency and maintainability.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to embed test automation in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless delivery and faster defect detection.
Managed client communications to gather requirements, aligning test strategies with business goals and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Tracked and triaged defects using JIRA, HP ALM, and TFS, significantly improving resolution turnaround time.
Authored comprehensive test documentation, reports, and process improvement suggestions that directly impacted product quality.

Test Automation Framework Design (Selenium, TestNG, Maven, POM)Agile/SAFe Delivery with CI/CD IntegrationQuality AssuranceTest Automation