Phanikumar R
@phanikumarr
I lead QA teams and automate reliable enterprise software testing across Agile and CI/CD delivery pipelines.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Novartis, I lead QA delivery in an Agile framework, improving regression execution by 25%, accelerating critical bug resolution by 20%, and reducing escape defects to under 0.1%. I drive Playwright-based automation and continuous testing in DevOps CI/CD pipelines to support stable releases and intuitive products.
I've also delivered end-to-end regression, AEM, Hybris Backoffice, Salesforce, mainframe, healthcare, and eCommerce testing at EPAM Systems, TCS, and Genpact. Across 12 years in quality engineering, I’ve built test strategies, managed defect triage, validated data, trained cross-functional teams, and supported reliable enterprise software delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Test Lead
Novartis
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Managed QA team in Agile framework, achieving 25% faster regression execution and 20% faster critical bug resolution. Spearheaded automated testing with Playwright and integrated continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KIMS College of Engineering
Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology
2008 - 2012
Pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology, graduating in 2012.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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