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AKILA PONMUDI

@akilaponmudi

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QA Automation Engineer skilled in Python, Selenium, Pytest, and API testing, progressing toward SDET roles.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek an automation-focused QA role where I can grow into an SDET, work on test framework development, collaborate in Agile teams, and solve complex testing challenges.

I am a QA Automation Engineer with nearly five years of experience in functional, API, and database testing, progressively building automation expertise with Python, Selenium, and Pytest. I learn quickly and have independently developed UI and API automation frameworks while applying disciplined manual testing practices.

At work I contribute to real-time automation tasks—writing Python scripts, validating data flows, and expanding test reusability—while gaining hands-on experience with Playwright and data-driven testing. I have a track record of improving defect discovery and collaborating closely with developers during sprint cycles.

My achievements include building and maintaining automation frameworks, integrating reporting with Allure, and validating REST APIs and database integrity. I am focused on growing into a full SDET role by combining strong analytical skills, solid manual testing foundations, and practical automation experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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QA Automation Engineer

Current

Ad-Hash TechnoLabs Pvt. Ltd.

Sep 2025 - Present (3 months)

Working on real-time automation tasks using Python and Playwright, building data-driven test modules and applying Pytest/POM practices to improve test reusability and debugging efficiency.

Python Pytest Playwright Selenium Webdriver Test Automation

QA Engineer

Ultrafly Solutions Private Limited

Mar 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 1 month)

Developed and executed functional and automation test plans for Freshworks projects, validated REST APIs with Postman, and used SQL to verify data integrity while improving defect triage processes.

API Testing Postman SQL Jira Functional Testing Regression Testing Test Planning

Software Test Engineer

Urban Logic

Nov 2020 - Feb 2021 (3 months)

Executed functional web application testing, designed test cases and evidence, and identified 40+ critical defects early in the SDLC to improve product quality.

Functional Testing Testing Design Manual Testing Web Testing SDLC

Software Test Engineer

Financial Software System Pvt. Ltd.

Jul 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years 2 months)

Led end-to-end testing for financial software, analyzed 1,000+ data points to reduce defect leakage and collaborated to resolve 500+ defects with a 95% closure rate.

SQL Functional Testing